Leake

Voting polls are open in Leake county. Republicans vote in a runoff election for the second congressional district. Candidates are Brian Flowers and Thomas L. Carey. The winner faces Democrat incumbent Bernie Thompson in the November 3rd general election. This election was originally scheduled on... Read More.

Only 5 days until Square Affair 2020! Trustmark City Park will provide entertainment presented throughout the day on the Tyson Foods Stage. Featured headliner is Wayward Jones sponsored by Boswell Media and the Guitar Academy. Magician/Illusionist Todd Smith will also appear. The Baptist Memorial... Read More.

Free Covid-19 testing is back in Carthage today, June 20th. Free pre-screening is required through an online questionnaire at https://umc.edu/CoronaVirus/COVID-19-Screening.html Also, Health professionals from the UMMC Center for Telehealth are available at (601) 496-7200 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. To date hundreds of people in... Read More.

Virtual Camp Is On! Baptist Memorial Leake is partnering with The Center for Courageous Kids to host Camp Day2Day at your home. This free virtual camp for kids with Type 1 or 2 diabetes will be held June 23–25. Camp registration will remain open through... Read More.

Free Covid-19 testing is back in Carthage tomorrow, June 20th. Free pre-screening is required through an online questionnaire at https://umc.edu/CoronaVirus/COVID-19-Screening.html Also, Health professionals from the UMMC Center for Telehealth are available at (601) 496-7200 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. To date hundreds of people in... Read More.

The Farmer's Market is closed today. Archie Blair, the man in the rocking chair, the one who has an indelible presence at the Walnut Grove Market, will not be there. His brother James was murdered. James Blair was the Deputy Sherriff that was shot... Read More.

Today is Friday, June 19, the 171st day of 2020. There are 195 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 19, 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was approved by the U.S. Senate, 73-27, after surviving a lengthy filibuster. On this date: In... Read More.

G&J Travelling Petting Zoo is coming to town. Barnyard animals, a Zebra, a Lama, and a Camel are all scheduled to be in attendance as part of Square Affair 2020. The zoo will be located at Trustmark Park on Saturday, June 27th. Kids are... Read More.

Fall Ball League is on!  Mcmillian Softball and Baseball League is returning for the Fall season. An announcement should be made soon with details of the next steps including application process and practice dates said Carthage City Clerk Penny Spears. The league schedule was cut... Read More.