Leake

Vendor applications for Oktoberfest are still being accepted.The booths are booking quickly according to Leake Main Street Chamber Director Russell Baty but some space is still available.The 48th annual Oktoberfest Arts and Craft Show runs October 2nd and 3rd, at the Carthage Coliseum. For more... Read More.

Today is the day. You can still get adopt your Scarecrow. The deadline is 5pm. Call the Chamber office at 601-267-9231 today and your scarecrow will be delivered to your business on Monday. Then the contest for the BEST begins.  

Lincoln Park renovations continue. Painting, repairs, and cleanup are taking place throughout the park this week. And long awaited new scoreboard has finally arrived. The City Council announced recently that the park remained closed for the time being. No official date is set for... Read More.

Philadelphia Rotary club volunteered at God's Closet. Philadelphia Rotary club members Clara Reynolds, Tim Ben, Donna Ben, Kim Posey, Lisa Howell and Kyle joined forces over the weekend to volunteer. God’s Closet, a part of ministry of First United Methodist Church, assists with clothing... Read More.

McMillan Park Community Centers are now available. According to Carthage City Hall the Scout Hut and the Mcmillan Community Center are open and for rent. The fee is between $200 and $250. plus deposit. For more details or to rent call Carthage City Hall.... Read More.

Free Covid-19 testing is available in Leake County tomorrow. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is hosting drive-through COVID-19 testing sites at various county health... Read More.

Carthage City Hall lobby is reopening. According to Mayor Vivians, the lobby will re-open Monday morning. Anyone entering the building will be required to wear a mask, social distance, and respect CDC safety guidelines. The lobby has been closed since early in the summer due... Read More.