Leake

The Carthage Strategic Planning Committee meeting was held yesterday. Mayor Vivians called the zoom meeting to discuss potential ramifications around the recent COVID-19 case spike in the community. In attendance were local business leaders, medical professionals, as well as school and governmental officials and... Read More.

Leake County departments and employees now have a recommended Covid-19 policy.  According to County Administrator Corey Wooten, "the policy guidelines were put in place in order to provide some across the board consistencies for county employees and offices. Different departments had approached us about... Read More.

The Tuscolameta Trail is paved and open. "Final signage and site dressing is still to be done, but we had so much interest in using the trail, we decided to open as is." said Mayor Brian Gomillion. This continues our effort to be a... Read More.

Leake County back to school registration continues through this Thursday. Designated times are tomorrow from 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm and Thursday from 10:00am-6:00pm.  Back to school return date has been extended until September 8th, due to concerns around COVID-19 case increase in Mississippi.

FREE Covid testing continues tomorrow in Standing Pine. This testing is available at the Standing Pine Facility. 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 have a... Read More.

City wide garbage pick up is extended. Carthage Mayor Vivians announced "If your curbside trash has not been picked up trucks will be running today. Your trash will be picked up by 12 noon. Thank you for your patience." Be on the look out... Read More.

A Free summer reading program is being offered in Carthage. C&C outreach services will provide a free reading program for at risk students in the community.  Founder Sharon Carson said "the program is available for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade this year. These... Read More.

Leake school start date is postponed. Superintendent Young announced yesterday that the date is delayed until September 8th because of safety and health concerns due to the current number of active Covid-19 cases. However, registration will continue next week. Dates and times are listed... Read More.