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Penny Spears Officially Graduates from Certified Municipal Clerk Program
Carthage City Clerk Penny Spears has officially graduated from the Certified Municipal Clerk program. The event was held recently during the annual Mississippi Municipal League conference. Developed and conducted by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, the program provides municipal clerks, tax collectors and... Read More.
Testing and Vaccinations Available In Carthage Today
Testing and vaccinations will be available in Carthage today. Services will include Covid vaccinations in addition to Covid, HIV, Blood Glucose testing and Blood Pressure checks. The event is provided by G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center and will be at Dr. Frank L. Matlock... Read More.
Covid Screening and Testing Continues Through Weekend
Neshoha General will screen for Covid testing through the weekend. Hospital officials announced that the call line for testing will be open Sunday, August 8th from 1:00-4:00 to make appointments for Monday. The call number is 601.663.1221. You must pre-register prior to testing.
Neshoba General... Read More.
Tree Blocks Highway 35
2:30 a.m. – Barnes Volunteers were called to Highway 35 North near Tyson when a tree was reported to be down and blocking both lanes of traffic.
11:18 a.m. – Carthage Police responded to a call about a minor accident in the parking lot of... Read More.
Lawn Mower Struck by Vehicle
12:26 a.m. – Carthage Police were called to a residence on Highway 35 North in response to reports of a trespasser.
9:40 a.m. – Leake County Deputies and Carthage Fire Department were dispatched to a one-vehicle crash on Highway 35 South near the Pearl River... Read More.
3164 New Covid Cases Reported Including In Our Region
MSDH is reporting an additional 3164 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 16 deaths reported since yesterday. There are 31 new cases being reported in Attala County, 32 new cases being reported in Leake, 85 new cases are being reported in Neshoba, and 1 new... Read More.
Rent and Utility Money Available
Rent and utility money is still available. These resources are part of the Rental Assistance for Mississippi Program, also known as RAMP. The program provides rent and or utilities for eligible renters and or landlords impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. This could include coverage... Read More.
Who is Stealing Catalytic Converters?
Who is stealing catalytic converters? Law enforcement wants to know. We spoke with Philadelphia Police Chief Eric Lyons who said they received additional calls recently about stolen catalytic converters. While the department is making progress, the investigation continues. We asked how the public can... Read More.
Carthage City Hall Office and Lobby Updates
Carthage City Hall is open says City Clerk Penny Spears. Office hours remain the same even though the lobby itself is not currently open to the general public. The drop box remains open to pay bills and other services. Appointments are still being accepted... Read More.
