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Gov. Reeves: Bars must stop serving alcohol at 11, six more counties added to list of hotspots
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his amended Safe Return order, establishing additional measures on social gatherings and events to protect public health as COVID-19 cases rise across the state.Closely monitoring data from the Mississippi State Department of Health and consulting with our state health... Read More.
Delayed Opening: Leake Superintendent Yvette Young Makes Official Announcement
Superintendent Yvette Young has released the following official announcement regarding delay of the Leake County School reopening. The date has been postponed until September 8th. See below.July 23, 2020Dear LCSD Parents and Guardians,Based on the current number of active cases of COVID-19 in the... Read More.
Great News: The Truck Will Be Back (Friday!)
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.
Free Summer Reading Program In Carthage
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 Postponed, Registration Continues
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.
Philadelphia Native Hailey Ellingburg Named Holmes Volunteer Coach
Holmes community college names Hailey Ellingburg Assistant volunteer softball coach. The Philadelphia native joins the Holmes softball coaching staff effective immediately.Ellingburg, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, graduated from Neshoba Central High School and played for Holmes Head Coach Trae Embry... Read More.
Carthage Leake Library – Beanstack Participant Updates
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.
ECCC Adult Education Program to Hold ‘Meet the Teacher’ Open House Wednesday
Those interested in the many educational opportunities offered through East Central Community College’s Adult Education Program are invited to a “Meet the Teacher” Open House scheduled for this Wednesday, Aug. 5, on the campus in Decatur.The informational event will be held from 9 a.m.... Read More.
ECCC Adult Education Program to Hold ‘Meet the Teacher’ Open House Aug. 5
Those interested in the many educational opportunities offered through East Central Community College’s Adult Education Program are invited to a “Meet the Teacher” Open House scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5, on the campus in Decatur.The informational event will be held from 9 a.m. to... Read More.
