Update: Carthage City Hall Lobby Closed!

The Carthage City Hall lobby is closed. Mayor Vivians announced tonight that the closure was based on a decision to sanitize the building again. She went on to say that there had been an increase of COVID-19 cases in the community. The drop box... Read More.
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Face Masks Required Says Chief Cyrus Ben

Face Masks are required. Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben Signed Executive Order 2020-6 yesterday requiring that face masks be worn in all tribal lands. "It is in the best interest of the public, peace, health, welfare, safety and preservation of lives and protection of tribal... Read More.
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Garbage Cans Are Here!

The new garbage cans are here. New and very large garbage cans were distributed in Carthage yesterday. As part of a new city initiative that will change service to weekly pickup, new cans are being delivered to residents. Mayor Vivians shared that "If you... Read More.
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Tribal Supreme Court Extends Emergency Order

The Tribal Supreme Court is extending an emergency order. Chief Justice Kevin Briscoe of the MBCI has signed Emergency Administrative Order-12 due to ongoing circumstances around the Covid-19 pandemic. The order extends court restrictions which have been in place since March 17th, 2020. Included... Read More.
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Today In History, July 2nd

Today is Thursday, July 2, the 184th day of 2020. There are 182 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 2, 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau (gee-TOH') at the Washington railroad station; Garfield died the following... Read More.
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PHOTOS: Philadelphia Native Returns To ECCC Softball

East Central Community College head softball coach Leigh White has announced the hiring of former Lady Warrior standout Mahalia Gibson as assistant softball coach. The Philadelphia native brings impressive credentials as a player to the Lady Warrior team. “We are thrilled to have Mahalia Gibson join... Read More.
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Mississippi Flag Retiring Today

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi officials are having a ceremony to relegate the former state flag to history. The gathering Wednesday comes a day after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed a new law removing official status from the last state banner in the U.S.... Read More.
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ECCC Football on Cruisin98 Starting September 10

The East Central Community College Warriors will open the 2020 football season by hosting five-time national champion East Mississippi Community College Thursday, Sept. 10, in Bailey Stadium on the campus in Decatur. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. The season opener will also mark the... Read More.
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MS Braves announces cancellation of 2020 season

There will be no Mississippi Braves, or any other Minor League Baseball, season for the remainder of 2020. This season would have marked the Braves' 16th season at Trustmark Park and was scheduled to begin play on April 9 but, had been in a state... Read More.
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Tate Reeves Addresses Retiring Flag

From The Desk Of Tate Reeves Tonight, I signed a law to turn a page in Mississippi—by retiring the flag that we have flown since 1894. This was a hard conversation for Mississippi, but family conversations can often be hard. Over the last several weeks, I... Read More.
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