AUDIO: New ECCC President On The Main Event
Dr. Brent Gregory stopped by the Main Event this morning. LOLLYDUDE had a nice chat with ECCC's new president. Click the link to listen
Leake
Closed In Carthage!
More closings are confirmed in Carthage. Mayor Vivians said "we have temporarily closed all community centers, and postponed any events at Trustmark Park. Mcmillan Park remains closed except for fishing and walking trails.The City Hall lobby is closed to the public but is open... Read More.
Ball Tournaments Cancelled At McMillan
Ball tournaments are cancelled at McMillan Park. According to Carthage City Hall the decision is effective immediately at least through the end of the month. The recent increase of Covid-19 cases in the region prompted the change. Kicks news will provide updates as available.
Chief Ben Announces MBCI License Plates!
MBCI License plates are coming. Tribal Members now have a unique license plate because of the passage of Senate Bill 2288 in the Legislature and Gov. Reeves signature. Chief Ben said "this specialty plate is something I've worked on for a number of years... Read More.
Leake County Schools Start Aug 3rd, Masks Mandated
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.
Kindergarten Registration Continues Today
Leake Kindergarten Registration continues today.Leake School Superintendent Yvette Young has announced kindergarten registration at Leake Central Elementary and Leake County Elementary.The back to school sign up is July 13th-July 16th. Dates and times are listed below.July 13th-July15th 8am-12pm & 1pm-3pm July 16th 10am-6pm
Today In History, July 15th
Today is Wednesday, July 15, the 197th day of 2020. There are 169 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 15, 1799, French soldiers in Egypt discovered the Rosetta Stone, which proved instrumental in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
On this date:
In 1834,... Read More.
Additional Leake County Office Restrictions Announced
Additional Leake County office restrictions have been announced. According to County Administrator Corey Wooten the following guidelines are being implemented as a preemptive measure in response to the recent increase of Covid 19 cases in the community.1)"The lobby of the Tax Assessor/Collectors office is... Read More.
Update Tuesday: Two Fatalities and Multiple Injuries Confirmed
Two fatalities and multiple injuries are confirmed tonight. Sergeant Robert Atkinson of Meridian Highway Patrol has officially confirmed "There was a three vehicle accident on Hwy 35 at Twin City involving three vehicles this morning. One vehicle collided head on with an 18 wheeler.Two... Read More.
Main Street America Awards Accreditation To Carthage-Leake, Philadelphia!
Carthage-Leake and Philadelphia have both been awarded 2020 National Main Street Accreditation.Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating Program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization... Read More.
Tuesday Update: MDEQ Hazmat Team Returns To Leake County Today
The Mississippi Dept. Of Environmental Quality returns to Leake county today. A hazmat team from MDEQ will assemble and work at Hwy 35 near Twin City today to continue the clean up process from yesterday's multiple vehicle accident involving two cars and an 18... Read More.
