Leake
Mayor Vivians Quarantined As Family Members Test Positive For Covid-19
Carthage Mayor Mary Ann Vivians is under quarantine. She has announced that "her mother, two brothers and another family member have tested positive for Covid-19." She said "I am fine and working from home."A long time advocate for protective measures such as social distancing... Read More.
Carthage – Free Covid Testing Tomorrow In Lincoln Park
Free Covid-19 testing will be available tomorrow in Carthage. Mayor Vivians announced that testing will be scheduled Friday at Lincoln Park. The one day testing will be available via mobile unit. An application must be filled out and is available at Carthage City Hall.... Read More.
Leake County Schools – Hybrid Learning To Start Monday
Hybrid learning is now scheduled to begin on Monday August 10th in Leake county. The LCSD said that the Hybrid learning method will include online learning as well as academic work packets. This method will continue until the opening of school buildings for traditional... Read More.
Leake Schools-Meals Are Available Starting Aug 10th
School meals are back. According to the LCSD, meals will be offered again starting Monday, August 10th. One breakfast and lunch will be delivered to each student's designated bus stop. Meals are available Monday through Friday at no additional cost.All LCSD students including car... Read More.
The 2020 Leake County Plat Book is Available
The 2020 Leake County Plat book is available. Main Street Chamber of Leake County has announced the release of the book. This spiral-bound book features the standard landownership map pages showing township and ranges within the county, including property boundaries for all rural parcels.... Read More.
Audio: Callie Prince on “The Main Event”
It was a fun morning on Kicks 96.7 and Breezy 101.1. Philadelphia's own Callie Prince performed live on-air with LollyDude and Breck Riley. It was a special simulcast between “The Main Event” and “Good Morning Kosciusko.” Listen to the segments below.
Youth Curfew Extended In Carthage
The youth curfew will extend in Carthage. The Mayor and city council voted to extend an 11p.m. curfew for anyone under age 18. It will now expire on September 8th. The extension was made because of recent incidences of excessive loitering as well Covid-19 concerns.
State Health Officer issues immediate statewide isolation order for anyone diagnose with COVID-19
Today State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs MD, MPH, issued a statewide order for the Isolation of Individuals Diagnosed with COVID-19 effective immediately.The Order – issued to everyone living in Mississippi – stipulates that anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 must immediately isolate at home.Dobbs explains, “We... Read More.
The Joe Wilcher Blood Drive & Fundraiser Continues Today at East Main Market
The Joe Wilcher blood drive and fundraiser continues today. The event will be at East Main Market in Carthage, Mississippi from 10:30-2:30. Tee-Shirts will also be available. Joe Wilcher was in a serious burn accident last week and is still in early stages of... Read More.
Leake Tax Assessors Office Remains Closed!
The lobby of the Tax Assessor/Collectors office is still closed. According to Leake County Administrator Corey Wooten, "the lobby will be closed for the remainder of this week. The office is currently drive thru only. Any address changes need to be done through the... Read More.
