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Leake County to Have Unofficial Veterans Day Event Tomorrow
An unofficial Veterans Day event is planned in Leake County tomorrow. Mobilizer Shawn Hoffman said "there will be an unofficial gathering on the square in downtown Carthage starting at 11a.m.. Marcus Ellis and Jimbo Sessums have volunteered as well as others. It's what veterans... Read More.
Leake County Offices Closed for Veterans Day
Leake County offices will be officially closed on November 11th for Veterans Day. According to Leake County Administrator Corey Wooten the additional holiday schedule will be announced at the next county board of supervisors meeting.
Free Covid-19 Testing In Leake County Today
Free Covid-19 testing is available in Leake County today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days.
Testing hours are noon to 6 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.
Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.
Veterans Day – Pearl River Resort To Offer Complimentary Meal To Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans
Pearl River Resort will offer a free meal to active duty military personnel and veterans on Veterans day. According to the resort "in honor of military service and sacrifice you can enjoy a free meal on us! This meal will be offered on Veterans... Read More.
ECCC Crowns Courtney Gill of Carthage as 2020 Homecoming Queen
East Central Community College has crowned Courtney Gill Homecoming Queen at Bailey Stadium on the Decatur campus. Miss Gill, a Carthage native, was voted queen by the student body and is currently a civil engineering major at ECCC. She is also a graduate of... Read More.
Leake-Christmas Open House in “Our Square County” is Coming Soon
The Christmas Open House in "Our Square County" is coming soon. Leake Main Street Chamber Director Russell Baty said the event will be on Sunday, November 15th from 1-5 pm. Callin Calves, Dirt Roads Pottery, East Main Ole Market, Flaunt, Leake Nutrition, Mercy Reigns,... Read More.
Leake Academy Wins Advances to Next Round of 5A Playoffs
The Leake Academy Rebels played in round two of the 5A playoffs against the Hartfield Academy Hawks from Flowood and came away with a 42-35 win. The Hawks were the preseason favorites to win the district but the Rebels defeated them in the regular... Read More.
Emily White Is Having A CD Release After Party, And You Are Invited !
Emily White is having a CD Release party and you are invited. Emily said in a statement "I want to invite the general public to come out and celebrate at the after-party for my CD Release! Merchandise will be available and we'll have special... Read More.
2021 Leake County Historic Calendars are Still Available
The 2021 Leake Historic Calendars are still available. According to Leake Main Street Chamber Director Russell Baty, "We are Leake County" official calendars feature historic photos from the last 70 years. Each month has a different photo to remind us of days gone by."... Read More.
The 2020 General Election State and Local Races Have Been Decided
The 2020 General Election State and local elections have been decided. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith will continue. U.S House Of Representatives District 2's Bennie G Thompson will continue. District 3 Michael Guest was elected and Supreme Court Justice District 1 Kenny Griffis was elected.... Read More.
