Leake

The Bean Stack Summer Reading Challenge has ended. Anyone who signed up for or participated in the online summer reading challenge can still stop by and pick up "your SUPER Prize bags" through today. Library staff will be assembling the SUPER bags. The Carthage... Read More.

Leake School opening postponed until September 8th. Additional details to follow today!  Per Debra Murkison Payton Leake County School Board Member:On the behalf of the Leake County School Board, I would like to announce after much consideration, we have decided that Leake County Schools will begin... Read More.

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