Leake

Carthage Mayor's Youth Council applications are still being accepted. According to Sherry Leflore, "members are chosen through an interview process. A selection committee reviews applications, and some students are chosen for personal interviews." Interviews are conducted virtually or by telephone. All students who submit... Read More.

Free Covid-19 testing is available in Leake County today. Testing is now expanded from teachers, staff, administrators to include nurses, and childcare facility workers on these specific days. Testing hours are noon to 7 p.m., and no appointment is necessary. Visit the Mississippi Department of Health... Read More.

Ball League refund checks are still available. According to Mayor Vivians some checks are still at city hall. This includes all refund checks for Lincoln Park Basketball as well as McMillian Park softball and baseball. Please call city hall to make pick up arrangements.... Read More.

Past due water bills must be paid today. According to City Hall, bills must be paid in full by 5pm. Otherwise a disconnect notice will be in effect for tomorrow September 22nd. In addition, a $50. reconnect fee will be attached regardless. Late notices... Read More.

Christmas events have been announced by Leake County Main Street Chamber. According to Leake Main Street Chamber Director Russell Baty, the season will open with Christmas Open House on Sunday, November 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. which features local holiday shopping. This year’s... Read More.

On behalf of the MS Firefighters Association, the Leake County Firefighters Association participated in two memorial services for two MFFA members recently. Here they presented the “Pug” Johnson family with a firefighters’ flag and memorial footstone. Continued condolences to the Johnson family.

Today is Saturday, Sept. 19, the 263rd day of 2020. There are 103 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 19, 1881, the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, died 2½ months after being shot by Charles Guiteau;... Read More.

Vendor applications for Oktoberfest are still being accepted.The booths are booking quickly according to Leake Main Street Chamber Director Russell Baty but some space is still available.The 48th annual Oktoberfest Arts and Craft Show runs October 2nd and 3rd, at the Carthage Coliseum. For more... Read More.

Today is the day. You can still get adopt your Scarecrow. The deadline is 5pm. Call the Chamber office at 601-267-9231 today and your scarecrow will be delivered to your business on Monday. Then the contest for the BEST begins.  

Lincoln Park renovations continue. Painting, repairs, and cleanup are taking place throughout the park this week. And long awaited new scoreboard has finally arrived. The City Council announced recently that the park remained closed for the time being. No official date is set for... Read More.