Leake

A Flood warning is extended. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning until July 9th at 5A.M. central time. The warning includes the Pearl River at Edinburg and near Carthage in Leake County and the Pearl River above Philadelphia in Neshoba County.... Read More.

The Carthage City Hall lobby remains closed. The drop box is open and staff is available by phone at 601-267-8322.The Mayors office announced last week that the lobby was closed for additional sanitation procedures. City Hall remains closed due to the recent increase of... Read More.

A youth curfew is in effect immediately. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted last night to instate an 11p.m. youth curfew for individuals under age 18. The decision was made based on recent incidences of excessive loitering and concerns throughout the community, especially... Read More.

Down it came. Directly after the Leake County Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday, the former Mississippi State flag was lowered and removed from steps of the courthouse. Corey Wooten, County Administrator, lowered the flag and Board of Supervisor members folded it. It's final destination... Read More.

Gov Reeves has been tested for Covid-19. He has announced that he is awaiting  results. "It appears numerous members of the Mississippi House are confirmed to have contracted the virus last week—only one of whom I was briefly in contact with." He went on... Read More.

Walnut Grove is getting healthier and wealthier. This past week the town of Walnut Grove was awarded a 2020 Healthy Hometown Award. Selected and presented by the Blue Cross & Blue Sheild of Mississippi Foundation, the honor recognizes exemplary community health and fitness. Walnut... Read More.

Mcmillan Fall Ball updates are here! Applications will be available starting July 13th. League teams for softball and baseball will be chosen in August with scheduled game dates for September. Players age range group will remain the same as last spring according to Park... Read More.

Questions were asked throughout the day regarding the closing and reopening of McMillan Park following a sanitization process. Carthage Mayor Mary Ann Vivians has released the following announcement. "Due to the possible spread of the Coronavirus at McMillan Park last Saturday, the park was... Read More.