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Human remains found in Lincoln County identified
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The human remains found in Lincoln County in November 2023 have been identified. The Daily Leader reported the Mississippi State Crime Lab determined the remains were of 30-year-old Tyler Advani, a missing Harrison County man. Authorities said Advani was last reported to be in Brookhaven in August 2023. Lincoln County […]
Record catfish caught at Lake Mary Crawford
MONTICELLO — A record breaking catch was reeled in this April on Lake Mary Crawford. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks confirmed the official record breaking catfish was caught by Thomas McKnight earlier this month. Jerry Brown, MDWFP Fisheries Chief of Staff, said the catfish weighed 15.97 pounds and set a record for Lake […] The post Record catfish caught at Lake Mary Crawford appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi man dies after being found unresponsive in cell
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Monticello man died after being found unresponsive in a Lincoln County Jail holding cell. The Daily Leader reported the incident happened just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. The man was identified as Johnathon Neal, 46. Authorities said Neal was pronounced deceased at the scene after he did […]
La’s Mini Acre Farm inviting little ones to farm camp
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - La’s Mini Acre Farm in Sumrall opened in October 2023. Now, it’s ready to share with a special group of kids what it’s been building up to. La’s will be accepting 10 children from anywhere in the Pine Belt for Farm Camp May 29 through May 31.
Columbia has banned student protest leader who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live,’ University says
Columbia University has banned the student protest leader, who said "Zionists don't deserve to live," from the campus, a university spokesperson confirmed to The Hill Friday.
Student Spotlight: Brookhaven third grader scores out of this world
BROOKHAVEN — LaTronda Gayten, Brookhaven Elementary School principal, reported one of her students exceeded expectations this year. Destin Edwards, a third grader at the school, set a school high test score on the iReady Screener. Edwards is a third grader who scored a grade 6, the highest of all 3rd grade students, in reading. His […] The post Student Spotlight: Brookhaven third grader scores out of this world appeared first on Daily Leader.
Prentiss woman named ESS Employee of the Month
Ellisville State School hosted its Direct Support Employee of the Month for February 2024 on March 26. The winners of February’s Employee of the Month are Shannon Morgan of Laurel; Jamiah Gammage of Prentiss; Stephanie Allen of Heidelberg and Christy Smith of Laurel. Dr.Rinsey McSwain, Agency Director of Ellisville State School, presented a gift to […] The post Prentiss woman named ESS Employee of the Month appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Brookhaven students donate supplies to Children’s Village
The Brookhaven High School Student Council conducted a spring donation drive to benefit the Baptist Children’s Village. Students donated more than 350 cleaning supplies. The post Brookhaven students donate supplies to Children’s Village appeared first on Daily Leader.
Unwinding from stress
Last week was National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, check back each day as we highlight the work these dispatchers do. BROOKHAVEN — Emergency services and dispatch can exact a mental toll. Dispatcher Sara Beth Reeves said the advice she got from senior dispatchers was to not take it home with her. She has found it […] The post Unwinding from stress appeared first on Daily Leader.
Shots fired in Prentiss Friday afternoon
Multiple gunshots were fired Friday afternoon in Prentiss. The incident took place at Mt. Carmel Avenue and Front Street near the Prentiss Post Office. Prentiss Police officers responded to the scene at approximately 6 p.m. and say three or more shooters were involved. According to the officers, gunfire struck an innocent vehicle with occupants inside. […] The post Shots fired in Prentiss Friday afternoon appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Dau Mabil’s wife responds to restraining order
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The widow of the Belhaven man, whose body was found in the Pearl River in Lawrence County, responded to her brother-in-law’s temporary restraining order against her. Karissa Bowley is the wife of Dau Mabil, who went missing on March 25 while he was walking in the Belhaven Heights area. His remains […]
A. L. Lott Sportsplex paving upgrade ‘exciting’
Curtis Oliver is excited. After years of behind-the-scenes work and planning, paving of the parking area at the Dr. A. L. Lott Sportsplex on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is near completion. Dickerson & Bowen in Brookhaven has performed the work. “I’m just so excited,” said Oliver, who has worked with the youth baseball […] The post A. L. Lott Sportsplex paving upgrade ‘exciting’ appeared first on Daily Leader.
Columbia police starting school supplies drive on May 1
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - This school year is still in session, but the Columbia Police Department is getting a head start on helping school children for next year. Columbia police are conducting a school supply drive. Officers are hoping to collect backpacks, notebooks, pencils, markers and other supplies. The drive...
It takes a special person
Last week was National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, check back each day as we highlight the work these dispatchers do. BROOKHAVEN — One phrase expressed countless times by dispatchers was it requires a special person to work the job. At each desk there are six monitors, it can be a little overwhelming at first glance. […] The post It takes a special person appeared first on Daily Leader.
Local military brats honored during Month of the Military Child
The month of April is known as the Month of the Military Child, with April 30 being National Military Brats Day. Both events emphasizing the important role military children play in the armed forces community The JDC MSU Extension Service, JDC Veterans Service Office and NAACP Veterans Committee 5326 recognized the students in all schools […] The post Local military brats honored during Month of the Military Child appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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