Leake

City wide garbage pick up is extended. Carthage Mayor Vivians announced "If your curbside trash has not been picked up trucks will be running today. Your trash will be picked up by 12 noon. Thank you for your patience." Be on the look out... Read More.

A Free summer reading program is being offered in Carthage. C&C outreach services will provide a free reading program for at risk students in the community.  Founder Sharon Carson said "the program is available for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade this year. These... Read More.

Leake school start date is postponed. Superintendent Young announced yesterday that the date is delayed until September 8th because of safety and health concerns due to the current number of active Covid-19 cases. However, registration will continue next week. Dates and times are listed... Read More.

The Bean Stack Summer Reading Challenge has ended. Anyone who signed up for or participated in the online summer reading challenge can still stop by and pick up "your SUPER Prize bags" through today. Library staff will be assembling the SUPER bags. The Carthage... Read More.

Leake School opening postponed until September 8th. Additional details to follow today!   Per Debra Murkison Payton Leake County School Board Member: On the behalf of the Leake County School Board, I would like to announce after much consideration, we have decided that Leake County Schools will begin... Read More.

Carthage Water late notices are discontinued. According to City Hall, the red ink notices will no longer be mailed to customers. All water bills are to be paid by the 10th of the month to avoid late fees. And if bills are not paid... Read More.

Trash turnout was strong yesterday in Carthage. City workers removed curbside excess as part one of a two day city wide cleanup. Be reminded that items such as debris, furniture, mattresses and other household items are accepted but tires, microwaves, vehicles, kitchen appliances, washer... Read More.

Leake inmates are making masks again. Captain Alisa Bradley, Chief of Security at Leake Department of Corrections said that inmates are now making back to school masks for kids. The initiative first started in the spring when there was a statewide mask shortage and... Read More.

Bulk trash pickup starts today in Carthage. Accepted for the twice yearly roundup are items such as debris, furniture, mattresses and other household items. Tires, microwaves, vehicles, kitchen appliances, washer dryer machines, computers, and televisions will not be picked up. Round up times are 7a.m.-4p.m.... Read More.

Rep Kenneth Walker released a statement regrading his health.  "I have completed my two-week quarantine and isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19, and to date, I still feel well. To all the prayer warriors, friends, relatives, supporters and well-wishers who offered prayers and encouraging... Read More.