Leake

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.