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Lincoln Park remains closed to the public. According to Carthage City Hall, renovations which began last winter are still in the process of being completed. The community center, multiuse ball field, bleachers, basketball court and landscaping are aspects of the park which are being... Read More.

LOLLYDUDE continued the Max Minute Chat with Jerome Trahan this morning on the Main Event. There are so many stories to be told at Mississippi's Arts and Entertainment in Meridian. This morning they featured, Bo Diddley, Erin and Ben Napier, and Chef Cat Cora.... Read More.

The National Hurricane Center reports the storm made landfall at 1 a.m. CDT on Thursday near Cameron, a 400-person community about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of the Texas border. It had maximum sustained winds of 150mph (240 kph), making it the most powerful... Read More.

The Associated Press is reporting that Laura is moving onshore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border as a menacing Category 4 hurricane. The storm's power is raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters say would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking... Read More.

The Carthage City public hearing is tonight. The yearly meeting will address the 2021 city budget. According to Carthage City Clerk Penny Spears, the budget will be presented to the City Council. The meeting is open to the public and people will have the... Read More.

Delinquent taxes can still be redeemed. According to the Leake and Neshoba Chancery Clerk offices taxes can be paid until 5pm today. This applies to all 2017 and 2018 property taxes. You must pay in person. Otherwise the taxes are up for sale on... Read More.

The Scarecrows are coming. "The Main Street Chamber of Leake County is decorating the county with a "Scarecrow" contest. Businesses across the county are encouraged to join in the fun by placing a Main Street Chamber Scarecrow at their locations says Russell Baty, Leake... Read More.