Little League Tomorrow at McMillan Park

Ball is on the schedule this weekend in Carthage. City Clerk Penny Spears said "our 9/10 girls, 11/12 girls, 9/10 boys, 11/12 boys will be playing games against Sebastopol at McMillan Park  tomorrow. If you have not had a chance to come out and... Read More.
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Central Electric’s power restoration nears completion

On Tuesday afternoon, May 4, 2021, strong thunderstorms, tornadoes, and damaging straight line winds hit our entire service area. Central Electric Power Association experienced sustained power outages in Attala, Leake, Neshoba, Scott, Rankin, Newton, and Kemper counties and promptly mobilized their field operations staff. This weather... Read More.
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Mcmillan Park Little League Cancellation Dates

Mcmillan Park has announced an amended schedule for the next week.  Carthage City Clerk Penny Spears announced that due to graduations there will be no little league games on the following dates.  See below- No games at McMillan Park Friday May 7, 2021 Leake Academy graduation Thursday May... Read More.
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The Food Box Drive-Thru Is Today In Carthage

The Food Box Drive-thru returns today. The Leake County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Randy Atkinson host the drive, and food boxes will be provided by the MS Crisis Foundation. Boxes will be given out starting at 10:30AM until they are all handed out. The... Read More.
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LCSD Will Have Traditional School Program Today

Leake County School District will have a traditional school day today according to Superintendent Yvette Young. Schools were closed or on modified instruction earlier in the week due to the inclement weather and power outages.
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Murder In Leake County

Jeremy Williams of Leake County has died. According to the Leake County Sheriff's Office "Ramon Charles White, 53, has been charged with one count of Murder Deliberate Design in the 1st Degree. No bail is set. Mr. White said the two men were roommates... Read More.
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Wednesday Morning House Fire in Leake County

At approximately 6:10 am Ofahoma Volunteer Fire Department and Carthage Fire Department received calls of a house on fire. When firefighters arrived at the house on Plug Leflore Road, the structure was fully enflamed and had been burning for a while. The fire was put... Read More.
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The Walnut Grove Update

25 plus homes or businesses damaged,100 plus trees downed, yet the community remained in tact and not a single injury has been reported from Walnut Grove, according to Mayor Brian Gomillion. The community wide power outage is expected to be restored today. The National... Read More.
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Did You Experience Storm Damage?

Did you experience damage from the recent rounds of storms? Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone is reminding us to "contact your local Emergency Management office or City Hall to start the filing process to record damage." As of yesterday a minimum of twenty two... Read More.
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Free Tutoring Continues Today In Carthage

Free after school tutoring continues today in Carthage. Tutoring will be provided every Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm at the Lincoln Park Community House, according to Carthage City Hall. Academic support is available for math, reading, writing, social studies and science. All students in Junior High... Read More.
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