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Street in downtown Philadelphia closed for construction at Ellis Theater

Wednesday, July 16 by Breck Riley

A street in downtown Philadelphia is closed due to ongoing construction is underway at the historic Ellis Theater.Range Avenue will be closed during as work begins on Phase II of Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music – the Exhibit Hall.During this period, traffic heading... Read More.

Coffee with the Legislators in Carthage Announced

Thursday, April 24 by Ashlee Davis

The annual “Coffee with the Legislators” will be held on Wednesday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Leake County Courthouse.This is your opportunity to meet our legislators and express your thoughts and opinions on things that have an impact on Leake County.

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Philadelphia’s Street Eat Saturdays Return in 2025

Thursday, March 20 by Ashlee Davis

Philadelphia’s Main Street Association has announced the return of Street Eat Saturdays for 2025.The event kicks off on Saturday, March 22, from 11 AM to 3 PM on Center Avenue near The Citizens Bank in downtown Philadelphia.Visitors can enjoy a variety of local food... Read More.

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Main Street Chamber of Leake County releases list of fall events

Tuesday, June 18 by Staff Report

The Main Street Chamber of Leake County has released a list of dates for fall events. Upcoming events include:Oktoberfest at McMillan Park - October 12 Sweets & Treats Around the Square - October 28 Holiday Open House - November 10 Christmas Parade - December... Read More.

Wreck on Main Street in Philadelphia Tuesday Afternoon

Tuesday, April 16 by Ashlee Davis

A two-vehicle crash was reported this afternoon in Philadelphia on Main Street in front of Regions Bank. Philadelphia Police, Philadelphia Fire Department, and EMS responded to the wreck. It has been stated that it appears that one vehicle was sideswiped by another. One person... Read More.

USDA to fund Real Estate Redevelopment Gameplan Project in Leake County and other Main Street Communities

Thursday, March 7 by Staff Report

JACKSON, Miss. (March 7, 2024) –The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) has received funding from the USDA Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) to implement the Mississippi Real Estate Redevelopment Game Plan project in 18 Designated Main Street communities. MMSA will provide technical assistance and capacity... Read More.

BMO in the MO’ring: Leake County Sheriff Randy W. Atkinson and Main Street Director Dakota Presley Talk S.O. Rodeo

Wednesday, March 6 by BMO

(Brian Montgomery) It's only appropriate that on a "Double Wide WINSDay" where you get to hear two songs in a row from your favorite artist, we have two of my favorite people on the show to talk about another one of my favorite things.....rodeo!Coming... Read More.

The Main Street Chamber of Leake County presents new board

Friday, February 9 by Ashlee Davis

The Main Street Chamber of Leake County has named their 2024 board members.Dakota Presley - Director Dakota Killingsworth - President Jon Mark Smith - Vice President Christie Wilcox - Treasurer Teresa Withers - Secretary Sheila Wall Amanda Parker Torris Powers Brandon Estes Robert... Read More.

Local Law Enforcement teams up with Main Street Chamber for a Toy Drive

Thursday, December 14 by Ashlee Davis

Several local law enforcement agencies have teamed up with the Main Street Chamber of Leake County and partnered with Leake County Child Protective Services to hold a toy drive to benefit children in Leake County.Unwrapped items for male or female children ages 1-12 such... Read More.

2023 Nationally Accredited Main Street Communities in Mississippi announced

Friday, May 5 by Breck Riley

JACKSON, Miss. (May 5, 2023) – The following Main Street communities in Mississippi have been designated as Accredited Main Street America™ programs for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announce the list of Accredited... Read More.

Main Street Chamber of Leake County Awards Citizens for Contributions to Leake County

Friday, April 28 by Ashlee Davis

The Main Street Chamber of Leake County's annual banquet, held at the Old Elementary School on Tuesday April 25th, was well attended.Local officials, business owners, and citizens gathered to celebrate the success of Leake County and honor local citizens and government organizations for their... Read More.

Governor signs Bill to Create Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program

Thursday, April 27 by Staff Report

On April 24, Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2359 that creates the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant program. This program will provide funds for downtown revitalization projects in Mississippi's designated Main Street communities. Each year, the Mississippi Legislature will be provided a list of... Read More.