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Square Affair is Heating Up, Wayward Jones to Perform

Wednesday, June 10 by Staff Report

Square Affair is heating up. Featured entertainment this year will be country music recording artist Wayward Jones sponsored by Boswell Media and The Guitar Academy. Wayward Jones was the 2019 Boswell Media Mississippi Songwriter of the Year. They will be promoting their new single “You... Read More.

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Teacher Pay Raise Plan Fails Amid Budget Concerns

Wednesday, June 10 by Staff Report

(AP) — A proposed teacher pay raise has died at the Mississippi Capitol because of budget concerns during the coronavirus pandemic. In early February, the Senate passed a bill to provide a $1,000 pay raise to most teachers and teachers' assistants during the budget... Read More.

Flood Warning in Effect for Walnut Grove, Leake County

Tuesday, June 9 by Staff Report

A flood warning is in effect. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, a flood warning is in effect for multiple areas across the state including Tuscolameta Creek in Walnut Grove. The warning remains until Friday evening, June 12th, at 9pm. Flood stage is... Read More.

ECCC Making Plans to Reopen Campus to Students for Fall 2020 Semester

Tuesday, June 9 by LOLLYDUDE

East Central Community College in Decatur is making plans to reopen its campus to students and resume in-person, on-campus classes beginning with the fall 2020 semester.“East Central Community College has been monitoring local, state, and national developments surrounding COVID-19 and recommended health and safety... Read More.

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Strong Readers Mississippi Revamps Program

Monday, June 8 by Staff Report

The Strong Readers website has been updated. The Mississippi Department of Education has revamped its Strong Readers website to help families assist their children with building reading skills.The site is organized by grade level, from kindergarten through grade 5. It includes strategies for developing... Read More.

Community Transmission is Main Covid-19 Concern

Monday, June 8 by Staff Report

Community transmission continues to be the main focus for Covid-19 transmission. Gov Reeves expressed concern saying "Covid-19 is not over and urged people to stay in the fight and be vigilant." Social gatherings such as protests and summer events combined with lack of social... Read More.

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Square Affair Vendor Application Deadline Approaching

Monday, June 8 by Staff Report

Vendor applications are still being accepted for Square Affair 2020. Vendor registration deadline is June 19th. Square Affair is scheduled for June 27th and will take place on the Historic Courthouse Square in Carthage from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This years focus will... Read More.

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Carthage to Revise Garbage Pick Up

Monday, June 8 by Staff Report

Carthage is revising garbage pick up. An announcement was made at the Carthage City Council meeting stating that beginning in July pick up would be only once a week. Also, the City of Carthage will provide new garbage cans to residents. For more information... Read More.

Powerful and Insightful Words Shared By Chief Coby Clay at Carthage Peace Rally

Monday, June 8 by Staff Report

Powerful and insightful words were written and shared by many at the peace rally in Carthage on Sunday. With a spirit of insight, compassion, understanding and for glory to God, Chief of Police Coby Clay wrote and spoke as one of those leaders. Below... Read More.

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Unity Prevailed at Carthage Peace Rally

Monday, June 8 by Staff Report

A rally was held in Carthage at Trustmark Park on Sunday. Pastors and community leaders from all walks of life and denominations gathered to discuss race relations, and experiences of strength, hope, and the love of Jesus. Mayor Vivians led "Amazing Grace," congregants layered... Read More.

Leake Central Graduation to Be Held This Saturday !!!

Sunday, June 7 by Staff Report

The Leake Central Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for this Saturday, June 13th! The Leake County Board Of Supervisors and Leake Central High School has announced that it will honor the class of 2020 with a graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 13th.... Read More.

Grab And Go Meals Return!!!

Sunday, June 7 by Staff Report

Grab and Go meals are back. According to Leake County School Superintendent Yvette Young, the meals will return this week starting Wednesday, June 10th through July 1st. All children 18 and under will eat free. Children do not have to be part of the... Read More.