Closure of park in Black community angers residents

Closure of park in Black community angers residents

Closure of park in Black community angers residents CARTHAGE, Miss. (WLBT) – Carthage residents are fighting for the re-opening of a nearly 60 year old park that they say serves the Black community. According to officials, the park is only closed while the city and school district work out a new contract. For two months and during the peak of summer, Frank L. Matlock Park in Carthage has remained closed and concerned citizens want to know why bo…