Leake
FREE Covid Testing Today in Red Water Community, Carthage
FREE testing continues today in Red Water community. UMMC and the MSDH are providing free drive-through Covid-19 testing today, May 30th, at the Red Water Facility in Carthage. "Anyone who has crossed paths with a Covid-19 positive person or who is experiencing any symptoms... Read More.
Free Covid Testing Tomorrow In Red Water Community, Carthage
FREE testing continues tomorrow in Red Water community. UMMC and the MSDH are providing free drive-through Covid-19 testing this Saturday, May 30th, at the Red Water Facility in Carthage. "Anyone who has crossed paths with a Covid-19 positive person or who is experiencing any symptoms... Read More.
Walnut Grove Farmer’s Market Open Today at 8 a.m.
The Fire Station Farmer's Market opens today at 8 a.m. According to Mayor Brian Gomillion, produce will be available at the Fire Station Market in Walnut Grove. Expected produce is Okra, Corn, Crowder Peas, Watermelon, Canteloupe, Peaches, Apricot Plums, Potatoes, Green and Red Tomatoes,... Read More.
Good News – New Covid Cases Way Down In Attala, Leake, and Scott County
Covid Numbers are down in Attala, Leake and Scott counties. Overall percentages as well as per capita cases have dropped in these regions. According to the MSDH website, these counties are not currently listed on the top 12 list from across the state. According... Read More.
FREE Covid Testing in Carthage This Saturday
FREE testing continues this Saturday. UMMC and the MSDH are providing free drive-through Covid-19 testing this Saturday, May 30th, at the Red Water Facility in Carthage. "Anyone who has crossed paths with a Covid-19 positive person or who is experiencing any symptoms can now... Read More.
Leake County Solid Waste Office to Officially Move by June 1st
The Leake County Solid Waste Office will officially move by June 1st. According to County Administrator Corey Wooten, "the move will be to the recently purchased Old Citizens Bank. The building is already housing the County Tax Assessors/Collectors office." He went on to say... Read More.
Unofficial Memorial Day Service Proceeds in Carthage
An unofficial Memorial Day service took place in Carthage. A group of citizens united together to commemorate and revere those who died while serving in the military. Shawn Hoffman, one of the organizers, said "I think it is our responsibility as citizens of this... Read More.
East Central CC signs tennis player from Kosciusko
East Central Community College had added a Kosciusko tennis player to its squad.
Madison Autry signed Tuesday morning to play for Warriors.
The 2020 tennis season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Autry and her partner captured the Girls Doubles Region championship in... Read More.
Vendor Applications Being Accepted for Square Affair 2020
Vendor applications are still being accepted for Square Affair 2020. The event, scheduled for June 27th, will take place on the Historic Courthouse Square in Carthage and will run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This years focus will be on vendors and music.... Read More.
Powerful and Thought Provoking Memorial Day Reading Shared at Leake County Courthouse
A powerful and thought provoking Memorial Day reading was shared at the Leake County courthouse. With a spirit of honor and commemoration, Joe Burgess wrote and read a tribute entitled "It All Started Here." Below are the written words and audio. (see link at... Read More.





