Leake
Leake Sheriffs Dept. and Sheriff Atkinson Host Mississippi Association of Regional Jail Members
The Leake County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Randy Atkinson recently hosted members of the Mississippi Association of Regional Jails. Included were Sheriffs and Wardens from across the state. As part of the meeting the group discussed housing per diem for inmates of the Mississippi... Read More.
Leake: 8 Day Countdown Until Oktoberfest – A Few Vendor Slots Available
Oktoberfest starts in 8 days. The 48th annual arts and crafts show runs Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd. Expect to see the club 66 car show, pumpkin patch and the great ping pong drop. Featured arts and crafts from bird hoses, leather... Read More.
National Voter Registration Day Is Today
National Voter Registration Day is today. You can register one of many ways including online, by mail or at your local Circuit Clerks office. The deadline to sign up to vote in this years election is October 5th. And that is only 12 days... Read More.
Carthage Mayor’s Youth Council Taking On New Members and Developing Projects
Carthage Mayor's Youth Council applications are still being accepted. According to Sherry Leflore, "members are chosen through an interview process. A selection committee reviews applications, and some students are chosen for personal interviews." Interviews are conducted virtually or by telephone. All students who submit... Read More.
Leake: Free Covid-19 Testing for Teachers, School Staff, Nurses, and Childcare Facility Workers 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 7 p.m., and no appointment is necessary.
Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.
Some Ball Refund Checks Still Waiting
Ball League refund checks are still available. According to Mayor Vivians some checks are still at city hall. This includes all refund checks for Lincoln Park Basketball as well as McMillian Park softball and baseball. Please call city hall to make pick up arrangements.... Read More.
Carthage: Water Bill Must Be Paid Today to Avoid Disconnection
Past due water bills must be paid today. According to City Hall, bills must be paid in full by 5pm. Otherwise a disconnect notice will be in effect for tomorrow September 22nd. In addition, a $50. reconnect fee will be attached regardless. Late notices... Read More.
Leake County Main Street Chamber – Save Those Christmas Dates
Christmas events have been announced by Leake County Main Street Chamber. According to Leake Main Street Chamber Director Russell Baty, the season will open with Christmas Open House on Sunday, November 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. which features local holiday shopping.
This year’s... Read More.
Leake County Firefighters Memorialize Pug Johnson
On behalf of the MS Firefighters Association, the Leake County Firefighters Association participated in two memorial services for two MFFA members recently. Here they presented the “Pug” Johnson family with a firefighters’ flag and memorial footstone.
Continued condolences to the Johnson family.
Today In History, September 19th
Today is Saturday, Sept. 19, the 263rd day of 2020. There are 103 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Sept. 19, 1881, the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, died 2½ months after being shot by Charles Guiteau;... Read More.




