Below find information for up to date closings in our community.Carthage Public Library - Will be closed for the remainder of the week at a minimum. Outside Check out to be established soon.
Please note that in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Baptist Leake has implemented the following guidelines. We will continue to update you as more details become available.
Carthage - Carthage Municipal Court will be postponed until April, 21st, 10:00 AM due to COVID-19, per order of Judge Ruby Graham. Additional details will be reported as available.
Neshoba- The Neshoba General task force continues to implement restrictive measures to preserve the well being of patients, residents, staff, and the public according to hospital spokesperson, Annette Watkins. Decisions have been made that temporarily limit hospital entry to the main front location. Hospital... Read More.
State- Emergency restrictions have recently affected the livelihood of many. However, there is some good news. The Mississippi Public Service Commission has decided to temporarily suspend disconnections of all water, sewer, electricity, and gas services for 60 days. The MPSC has worked alongside the... Read More.
Leake County - Leake County teams up to clean up this coming Saturday, March 21st, from 8 am-1 pm. The project gives the opportunity to bring people together while jump starting cleanup. "Community outreach has expanded to include our churches this year. Also, we... Read More.
Regional - Due to recent concerns of the transmission and spread of the Coronavirus, the Mississippi Department of Education has elected to close many public school systems throughout the state for the coming week. Attala, Leake, Neshoba and Winston county schools are included on... Read More.
National - The CDC has established simple guidelines for remaining healthy. This is especially helpful as Coronavirus is now directly affecting lives of Mississippians on multiple levels. Certain mass events are being cancelled or postponed and larger venues with great traffic are temporarily closing.... Read More.
Neshoba County - The Heart of Dixie Racking & Walking Horse Show Association will present The Heart of Dixie Spring Showcase this Saturday, March 14th, 5pm, at Neshoba County Coliseum. Competitors will be represented from around the South including Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.... Read More.
Carthage, MS - The Carthage Mayor's Faith Based Community Appreciation Breakfast will be held this Saturday, March 14th from 9:00-10:30 am at Carthage Chamber of Commerce. Charlie Smith of Sonshine Leadership Foundation is hosting. The open event will recognize community leaders while raising awareness... Read More.
Breaking News - Tonight the Mississippi Department of Health is reporting that the first presumptive case of Corona virus has been confirmed in Forrest County. The person identified as male recently travelled to Florida. Following confirmation, he voluntarily isolated himself at home in order... Read More.
The East Central Community College Lady Warriors returned to the Softball Complex today to host doubleheader games with the Marion Military Institute Lady Tigers. The 14th Nationally Ranked Lady Warriors entered today's game 12-4 on the season while the Lady Tigers entered 18-9 overall... Read More.