Brookhaven
LATEST NEWS
MDOT project set to begin at Co-Lin’s Wesson Campus
WESSON – Construction is set to begin on May 20th at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson Campus for a project funded through the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). Co-Lin will use the MDOT grant funds to construct new sidewalks, add speed tables, and replace fencing. The primary area in...
You asked: Why is Brookhaven so smoky?
BROOKHAVEN — A smoky haze is lingering in Brookhaven like a fog. National Weather Service in Jackson reports the conditions for the last couple of hours has been overcast skies with haze before storms move in tonight. According to the National Weather Service, haze is defined in as an aggregation in the atmosphere of very […] The post You asked: Why is Brookhaven so smoky? appeared first on Daily Leader.
County outlook: What could happen when City leaves courthouse
BROOKHAVEN — Former District 4 Supervisor Eddie Brown brought up the City wanting to move out of the Lincoln County Courthouse in a board meeting in October 2023. His suggestion was for the County to plan ahead for when the City leaves. May is now here and appraisal valuations for the Lincoln County Courthouse have […] The post County outlook: What could happen when City leaves courthouse appeared first on Daily Leader.
Counselors come together to provide hope to patients
BROOKHAVEN — A group of counselors have come together to open Brookhaven Counseling Group, located at 519 West Monticello Street by Friends Kitchen. The office celebrated a ribbon cutting Friday morning. Co-Owners and counselors Erin King, Bobbie Gordon and Brandie Kohn were able to see a vision come to reality. Gordon spent much of her […] The post Counselors come together to provide hope to patients appeared first on Daily Leader.
“May he serve well” — a letter from the mayor to the aldermen of Brookhaven
Brookhaven Mayor Joe Cox distributed a letter to the City’s aldermen following the Board’s meeting May 7. The Daily Leader obtained a copy of the letter, which is reproduced in its entirety below. Dear Board of Aldermen, I would like to take this opportunity to make a few comments. Some topics I addressed […] The post “May he serve well” — a letter from the mayor to the aldermen of Brookhaven appeared first on Daily Leader.
Public Notices 05-16-24
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms. and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 15, 2021, executed by. GERVEN SMITH and MICHELLE LYNN MASHAW conveying certain real property. therein described to HEATHER LOVIER, as Trustee, for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC. REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS BENEFICIARY, AS...
Detective gives update on shooting suspect, victim
BROOKHAVEN — It has been a little over a week since Brookhaven Police Department responded to a shooting on Fred Walley Drive. Brookhaven Police Detective Tim Sander confirmed officers had responded to a domestic dispute between a husband and wife about 15 minutes prior to the shooting. Call reports show that a separate complaint call […] The post Detective gives update on shooting suspect, victim appeared first on Daily Leader.
Jones College softball captures region 23 championship
WESSON, Miss. (WDAM) - Jones rallied from a 4-0 first inning deficit to beat reigning national and region champion Copiah-Lincoln, 7-5, Saturday afternoon in the NJCAA Region 23 Championship game at Lady Wolves Field. Jones captured its seventh region title in program history and first since 2021. The Bobcats, 40-13,...
One killed during Copiah County armed robbery
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – One person was killed during an armed robbery in Copiah County. The incident happened at the Wesson Truck Stop on Interstate 55. The Daily Leader reported the armed robbery occurred on Tuesday, May 14. Copiah County deputies said a customer was carjacked, shot and later died at a hospital. The […]
Gunman on the loose after carjacking, killing customer at Mississippi truck stop
Mississippi authorities are searching for the gunman who is on the run after carjacking and killing a customer at a truck stop Tuesday evening. Officials from the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office confirm an armed robbery and shooting at the Wesson Truck Stop on I-55. A customer was carjacked, shot...
Brookhaven man turns himself in to Adams County Sheriff’s deputies on rape charge
NATCHEZ — A Brookhaven man turned himself in to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday and has been charged with rape. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said his office began an investigation on April 24 into an alleged rape of an Adams County resident. On May 7, Adams County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigators obtained […] The post Brookhaven man turns himself in to Adams County Sheriff’s deputies on rape charge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Woman Surrenders After Allegedly Defrauding SNAP Program Of $70,000
A Mississippi woman recently turned herself in for intentionally defrauding a low-income federal food assistance program. Following a SNAP fraud investigation carried out by the Mississippi Department of Human Services’ Investigations Division, the Pike County woman, Katrina Harris, gave herself up to authorities. Snap is the government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which aims to reduce poverty and food insecurity for low-income families by assisting families with their grocery budgets to allow them to continue to grow economically. The website’s description reads, “SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential...
Underage drinking a local concern as graduation season starts
BROOKHAVEN — Graduation season starts tonight with the Reading Nook celebrating the graduation of nine students and will end with Brookhaven’s graduation on May 24. Parents have reached out to The Daily Leader with concerns about underage drinking following graduations. One parent reported a handful of businesses in Brookhaven were selling alcohol to minors, anyone under […] The post Underage drinking a local concern as graduation season starts appeared first on Daily Leader.
Reading Nook celebrates nine graduates
BROOKHAVEN — Guests celebrating the Reading Nook Academy’s 2024 graduating class filled the cafeteria and left it standing room only Thursday afternoon. Nine seniors moved their tassels and stepped into the next chapter of life after receiving their diplomas. Graduates include David Clanton, Laren Day, Alexander Dumas, Cody Hoeniges, Taylor Hutchinson, Brayden Lewis, Macy Lofton, […] The post Reading Nook celebrates nine graduates appeared first on Daily Leader.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.