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The Strong Readers website has been updated. The Mississippi Department of Education has revamped its Strong Readers website to help families assist their children with building reading skills. The site is organized by grade level, from kindergarten through grade 5. It includes strategies for developing... Read More.

Vendor applications are still being accepted for Square Affair 2020.  Vendor registration deadline is June 19th. Square Affair is scheduled for June 27th and will take place on the Historic Courthouse Square in Carthage from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This years focus will... Read More.

Carthage is revising garbage pick up.  An announcement was made at the Carthage City Council meeting stating that beginning in July pick up would be only once a week. Also, the City of Carthage will provide new garbage cans to residents. For more information... Read More.

Powerful and insightful words were written and shared by many at the peace rally in Carthage on Sunday. With a spirit of insight, compassion, understanding and for glory to God, Chief of Police Coby Clay wrote and spoke as one of those leaders. Below... Read More.

A rally was held in Carthage at Trustmark Park on Sunday. Pastors and community leaders from all walks of life and denominations gathered to discuss race relations, and experiences of strength, hope, and the love of Jesus. Mayor Vivians led "Amazing Grace," congregants layered... Read More.

The Leake Central Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for this Saturday, June 13th! The Leake County Board Of Supervisors and Leake Central High School has announced that it will honor the class of 2020 with a graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 13th.... Read More.

Grab and Go meals are back. According to Leake County School Superintendent Yvette Young, the meals will return this week starting Wednesday, June 10th through July 1st. All children 18 and under will eat free. Children do not have to be part of the... Read More.

The Leake Central Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony is ON! The Leake County Board Of Supervisors and Leake Central High School has announced that it will honor the class of 2020 with a graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 13th. The event will be on... Read More.

A peace rally is scheduled for this Sunday at 3p.m. in Carthage. Organized by Mayor Vivians and CUMC Pastor Joe Barbor, the rally is set to discuss the state of affairs locally and nationally involving this nation’s racial climate. According to a released statement,... Read More.

The Bakery and Café of Carthage will soon have outdoor seating. The city council voted this week to allow outdoor tables in front of the restaurant. Owners Lou Ann Harvey and Russell Baty said "that in order to satisfy liability issues, the tables would... Read More.