Leake
Real Winners- Behind The Scenes Election Night at Leake County Courthouse 2020
While there were many winners last night, some of the biggest started and ended with the frontline workers, the ones who got up before dawn establishing and implementing unchartered protocols and procedures and were still working long after the election deadline ended.
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Carthage – Blake Burgess Memorial Highway Sign Unveiling Today
The Blake Burgess Memorial Highway sign unveiling is today in Carthage. The ceremony will honor the life and legacy of Blake Burgess, who died last February. We reached out to his Mom, Robin Burgess, who said "today, November 24, 2020 would have been Blake's... Read More.
Leake County Celebrates Veterans In Unofficial Ceremony
Veterans, officials and people from all walks of life gathered together at the Leake county courthouse yesterday. United they stood to commemorate Veterans day in an unofficial ceremony. On the 11th minute of the 11 hour of the 11th day, they honored those lives... Read More.
Carthage Municipal Offices Closed Thursday and Friday
Carthage municipal offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26th, and Friday, November 27th, as part of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Offices will be open all day today and will resume on Monday, November 30th. For any additional information call 601-267-8322.
Hinkle’s Gun & Pawn Burglarized Early Sunday
Hinkle's Gun & Pawn was burglarized. According to the owner, Mr. David Hinkle, the burglary took place after hours in the early hours of Sunday morning. 14 hand guns were stolen. If you have any information about this crime please call the Carthage Police... Read More.
Leake County Offices Closed Thursday and Friday as part of Holiday Schedule
Leake County offices will be closed this thursday and friday. According to Leake County Administrator Corey Wooten the offices will be closed for Thanksgiving Holidays. Offices will open again on monday.
Leake County – Larrenzo Cooper Found Dead, Investigation Continues
Larrenzo Cooper was found dead last week. Sheriff Randy Atkinson confirmed that the death was being investigated as a homicide after Mr. Cooper was discovered in a home on Laurel Hill Road. We followed up with the Leake County Sheriff's office. No additional details... Read More.
Leake County School District to Transition to Virtual Distance Learning Starting November 30th
The Leake County School District will transition to virtual distance learning starting November 30th. District Superintendent Yvette Young announced that the decision was made due to Covid-19 case increase in the region. She went on to say "in an attempt to do our part... Read More.
Carthage Mayor’s Youth Council Distributing Packages Ahead of Thanksgiving
The Carthage Mayor's Youth Council is distributing food packages ahead of Thanksgiving. In addition to food, masks, sanitizer, and personal hygiene products are being provided for the disabled and elderly. Distributions will continue until all items run out. If you need items or would... Read More.
