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Today In History, September 15th
Today in History
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 15, the 259th day of 2020. There are 107 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On September 15, 1963, four Black girls were killed when a bomb went off during Sunday services at the 16th Street Baptist... Read More.
Today In History, September 14th
Today is Monday, Sept. 14, the 258th day of 2020. There are 108 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Sept. 14, 1901, President William McKinley died in Buffalo, New York, of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin; Vice President Theodore Roosevelt... Read More.
Today In History, September 13th
Today is Sunday, Sept. 13, the 257th day of 2020. There are 109 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Sept. 13, 1788, the Congress of the Confederation authorized the first national election, and declared New York City the temporary national capital.
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MDPS Announces “Skip The Line”
"Skip the Line" program launches soon. The program will allow customers of the the Mississippi Driver Service Bureau to avoid long lines and possible in person appointments by registering online. Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell said, “We are committed to reducing the lines at... Read More.
The NFL Kicks Off Tonight With 22 Former MSU Bulldogs On Rosters Across The League
STARKVILLE – The 2020 NFL season kicks off tonight, and a total of 22 former Mississippi State Bulldogs earned spots on the final 53-man rosters for their respective franchise with 13 additional Bulldogs beginning the season on either the practice squad or injured reserve.
Fresh... Read More.
Kicks96 And MG & Company Spread Some Kindness At Philadelphia Elementary
Sonya Smith from Louisville won the Spread Some Kindness drawing last Friday from MG & Company and Kicks96. Yesterday, she presented her fellow teacher, Jennifer Wallace, a little kindness. Flowers always make someone smile. You could spread some kindness yourself. Another drawing tomorrow morning.... Read More.
Carthage: Voter Registration Available Saturday
Voter registration is available on Saturday in Carthage. Leading Ladies organization is hosting voter registration in front of Dollar General this Saturday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm.. Young adults in Leake County are encouraged to come register. Everyone is welcome.You must bring identification.The address is... Read More.
Carthage: City Budget Adopted After Tie Breaking Decision
The Carthage City 2020-2021 budget has been adopted. Following a 2-2 split decision by the Board of Aldermen, Mayor Vivians cast the tie breaking vote. The budget is potentially still at a deficit depending on whether cash reserves will be factored in. The budget... Read More.
Leake Firefighters Association Memorializes Joe Wilcher
The Leake Firefighters Association memorialized Joe Wilcher. On behalf of the MS Firefighters Association the Leake County Firefighters Association participated in two memorial services for two MFFA members. This week they presented the Joe Wilcher family with a firefighters’ flag and memorial footstone.
Condolences continue... Read More.
McMillan Park Officially Reopens
McMillan Park has officially re-opened. The Carthage City Council voted to re-open all aspects of the park effective immediately. The playground, ball fields, tennis courts, the scout hut, and community center are all available to the public. Fall tournaments are being booked as well.
The... Read More.
