Leake

Be aware of scam calls. The Leake County Sheriff's Office is reporting that people in the area are receiving scam calls stating that if you don't call a certain number local authorities will arrest you. Then if the number is called they state they... Read More.

The Circuit Clerk's offices will be open for in person absentee voting tomorrow.  According to Leake County Circuit Clerk Adcock, the office will be open from 8am-12pm. Anyone eligible to vote absentee is welcome. Also, as a reminder, absentee mail in ballots must have... Read More.

The deadline to vote for "Leake County Scarecrow of the Year" is almost here but you still have time. According to Main Street Chamber of Leake County Director Russell Baty, the last day to vote is end of day tomorrow. Only one scarecrow can... Read More.

Martha Louise Savell of Carthage is still missing. The 80 year old white female is 5'2", weighs 140 pounds, has brown/gray hair and blue eyes. She was last seen on Tuesday, October 13th, around 4pm near the intersection of Risher Rd and Madden Rd,... Read More.

Leake County is receiving almost $400,000 to reimburse Covid-19 expenses. According to Leake County Emergency Management Director Tommy Malone, the funds are being given to the county as part of the Mississippi Legislature's $70 million allocation of CARES ACT funds to MEMA. Those funds... Read More.

Past due water bills must be paid this morning. According to Mayor Vivians, bills must be paid in full in the drop box this morning before 8a.m. to avoid a $50. fee and possible disconnection. Otherwise disconnections will be issued throughout the day today. In... Read More.

The official ribbon cutting for Uptown 101 is tomorrow. The Main Street Chamber said "we welcome Uptown 101 to Carthage with a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday October 21st at 10:00 a.m." They are located in old Coca Cola Plant at 101 Franklin Street. Everyone... Read More.