Leake

Carthage Water late notices are discontinued. According to City Hall, the red ink notices will no longer be mailed to customers. All water bills are to be paid by the 10th of the month to avoid late fees. And if bills are not paid... Read More.

Trash turnout was strong yesterday in Carthage. City workers removed curbside excess as part one of a two day city wide cleanup. Be reminded that items such as debris, furniture, mattresses and other household items are accepted but tires, microwaves, vehicles, kitchen appliances, washer... Read More.

Leake inmates are making masks again. Captain Alisa Bradley, Chief of Security at Leake Department of Corrections said that inmates are now making back to school masks for kids. The initiative first started in the spring when there was a statewide mask shortage and... Read More.

Bulk trash pickup starts today in Carthage. Accepted for the twice yearly roundup are items such as debris, furniture, mattresses and other household items. Tires, microwaves, vehicles, kitchen appliances, washer dryer machines, computers, and televisions will not be picked up.Round up times are 7a.m.-4p.m.... Read More.

Rep Kenneth Walker released a statement regrading his health. "I have completed my two-week quarantine and isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19, and to date, I still feel well. To all the prayer warriors, friends, relatives, supporters and well-wishers who offered prayers and encouraging... Read More.

Leake County back to school registration starts today. The LCSD announced that registration starts Monday, July 20th, and continues through Thursday, July 30th.  Designated times are Monday and Wednesday from 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm and Thursdays from 10:00am-6:00pm.

FREE testing continues today in Red Water. This Covid-19 testing is available at the Red Water Facility in Carthage. You must pre-register. To schedule an appointment sign up with the C Spire app, see link- https://www.umc.edu/CoronaVirus/COVID-19-Testing/Home.html or call 601-496-7200 if you do not... Read More.

The 2020 Restart Parent Survey ends today. This questionaire addresses Leake County District back to school concerns. The survey is available online at LCSD Facebook page. It must be completed by noon. For additional questions call LCSD at 601-267-4579 

Carthage trash pickup is next week, July 22nd and July 23rd. Accepted for the twice yearly roundup are items such as debris, furniture, mattresses and other household items. Tires, microwaves, vehicles, kitchen appliances, washer dryer machines, computers, and televisions will not be picked up.Clean... Read More.

Leake County Schools open August 3rd. According to a notification released by Superintendent Yvette Young, a hybrid schedule will be utilized, meaning traditional learning will be combined with at home learning depending on the day of the week. Virtual learning will be offered to... Read More.

A new communication system has come to town. Walnut Grove has changed texting systems to WGConnect, a service provided through Mississippi company, BFAC."Walnut Grove is not just one of the leaders in Mississippi when it comes to information for residents, they are an example... Read More.