Leake

Philadelphia Rotary club volunteered at God's Closet. Philadelphia Rotary club members Clara Reynolds, Tim Ben, Donna Ben, Kim Posey, Lisa Howell and Kyle joined forces over the weekend to volunteer. God’s Closet, a part of ministry of First United Methodist Church, assists with clothing... Read More.

McMillan Park Community Centers are now available. According to Carthage City Hall the Scout Hut and the Mcmillan Community Center are open and for rent. The fee is between $200 and $250. plus deposit. For more details or to rent call Carthage City Hall.... Read More.

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.