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Carthage: Voter Registration Available Saturday
Voter registration is available on Saturday in Carthage. Leading Ladies organization is hosting voter registration in front of Dollar General this Saturday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm.. Young adults in Leake County are encouraged to come register. Everyone is welcome.You must bring identification.The address is... Read More.
Carthage: City Budget Adopted After Tie Breaking Decision
The Carthage City 2020-2021 budget has been adopted. Following a 2-2 split decision by the Board of Aldermen, Mayor Vivians cast the tie breaking vote. The budget is potentially still at a deficit depending on whether cash reserves will be factored in. The budget... Read More.
Leake Firefighters Association Memorializes Joe Wilcher
The Leake Firefighters Association memorialized Joe Wilcher. On behalf of the MS Firefighters Association the Leake County Firefighters Association participated in two memorial services for two MFFA members. This week they presented the Joe Wilcher family with a firefighters’ flag and memorial footstone.
Condolences continue... Read More.
McMillan Park Officially Reopens
McMillan Park has officially re-opened. The Carthage City Council voted to re-open all aspects of the park effective immediately. The playground, ball fields, tennis courts, the scout hut, and community center are all available to the public. Fall tournaments are being booked as well.
The... Read More.
Youth Curfew Is Lifted In Carthage
The youth curfew has been lifted in Carthage. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted to lift curfew for all youth in Carthage. The decision was approved last night and is effective immediately.
The original curfew was implemented in early July and remained in place... Read More.
Neshoba and Leake Law Enforcement Work Together To Return Stolen Property
From the Desk of The Neshoba County Sheriff's Office
Neshoba County Sheriff’s Deputies with the assistance of Leake County Sheriff, Randy Atkinson, recovered stolen property. The combined effort between both departments led to the recovery of a black and silver, Polaris 800, 4-wheeler. The item... Read More.
Meet Officer Thomas Duck
Meet Officer Thomas Duck.This month marks his 13th year anniversary working with the Leake County Correctional Facility. But it didn't start here. He was born in Amite county, joined the marines in 1964, at age 17, then served 4 years and 6 months in... Read More.
Carthage City Council Meeting is Tonight
The Carthage City Council meeting is tonight. According to City Hall the meeting will include topics such as the possible reopening schedule for City Community centers, as well as McMillan and Lincoln Park. Youth curfew will be discussed as well as the adoption of... Read More.
Reminder – Voter Registration Available Today In Leake County
Voter registration is available today in Leake County. According to Carthage City Hall, registration will be available from 9 a.m. - 1p.m. at several churches in the area. Parking lot as well as drive thru service is available. All completed documentation will be forwarded... Read More.
LA Rebels Win 26-25 over Lamar Raiders
The Leake Academy Rebels traveled to Meridian to play a division game with the Lamar School Raiders. The Rebels, coming off a big win last week, entered tonight's game 2-0 on the season while the Raiders entered 1-1 on their season.
The Rebels quickly put... Read More.
Carthage:Youth Curfew In Effect Through The Holiday Weekend – May Be Revised Next Week
The youth curfew remains active this holiday weekend in Carthage. The Mayor and City Council voted last month to extend an 11p.m. curfew for anyone under age 18. The curfew expires on September 8th and will be reviewed at the next Carthage City Council... Read More.
