Leake

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.

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.

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.

The Carthage City Hall lobby remains closed. According to City Clerk Penny Spears, "the drop box is open for bill payments or documents and the staff is available by phone to answer questions or help with city matters." The City Hall phone number is... Read More.

Mayor's Youth Council applications are being accepted again. According to the  Carthage Mayor's office applications are being received for grades 9-12 only. Members are chosen through an interview process. A selection committee reviews applications, and some students are chosen for personal interviews." Interviews are... Read More.

Mercy Reigns ribbon cutting is today. The resale shop is celebrating the grand opening of their new location at 516 Highway 16 East in Carthage. There will be hotdogs, cake, door prizes and more, including all of their resale merchandise. They are open for... Read More.

The Main Street Chamber of Leake County has announced new board members and elected officers. The official statement follows. "The Main Street Chamber of Leake County is pleased to announce the addition of four new board members and a new slate of officers for... Read More.