Leake

Christmas events have been announced by Leake County Main Street Chamber. According to Leake Main Street Chamber Director Russell Baty, the season will open with Christmas Open House on Sunday, November 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. which features local holiday shopping.This year’s... Read More.

On behalf of the MS Firefighters Association, the Leake County Firefighters Association participated in two memorial services for two MFFA members recently. Here they presented the “Pug” Johnson family with a firefighters’ flag and memorial footstone.Continued condolences to the Johnson family.

Today is Saturday, Sept. 19, the 263rd day of 2020. There are 103 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 19, 1881, the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, died 2½ months after being shot by Charles Guiteau;... Read More.

Vendor applications for Oktoberfest are still being accepted.The booths are booking quickly according to Leake Main Street Chamber Director Russell Baty but some space is still available.The 48th annual Oktoberfest Arts and Craft Show runs October 2nd and 3rd, at the Carthage Coliseum.For more... Read More.

Today is the day. You can still get adopt your Scarecrow. The deadline is 5pm. Call the Chamber office at 601-267-9231 today and your scarecrow will be delivered to your business on Monday. Then the contest for the BEST begins. 

Lincoln Park renovations continue. Painting, repairs, and cleanup are taking place throughout the park this week. And long awaited new scoreboard has finally arrived. The City Council announced recently that the park remained closed for the time being. No official date is set for... Read More.

Philadelphia Rotary club volunteered at God's Closet. Philadelphia Rotary club members Clara Reynolds, Tim Ben, Donna Ben, Kim Posey, Lisa Howell and Kyle joined forces over the weekend to volunteer. God’s Closet, a part of ministry of First United Methodist Church, assists with clothing... Read More.

McMillan Park Community Centers are now available. According to Carthage City Hall the Scout Hut and the Mcmillan Community Center are open and for rent. The fee is between $200 and $250. plus deposit. For more details or to rent call Carthage City Hall.... Read More.

Free Covid-19 testing is available in Leake County tomorrow. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days.The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is hosting drive-through COVID-19 testing sites at various county health... Read More.