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LDWF agents arrest nine subjects for DWI on the water in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents arrested nine subjects for allegedly operating or driving a vessel while impaired (DWI) on May 3 and May 4 in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes. LDWF agents were patrolling the waterways for the Tickfaw 200 Poker Run and made the following DWI...
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...
Controlled burn of demolished house turns into grass fire
HILLSDALE - A controlled burn of a demolished house turned into a grass fire, according to the Hillsdale Volunteer Fire Department. Images show the smoldering, demolished house surrounded by burned up brush. The Hillsdale Volunteer Fire Department also reminded people that it is too windy to safely burn Saturday.
SEVERE T-STORM WATCH until 5am Friday for parishes, counties north of I-10
The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Tangipahoa and West Feliciana Parishes as well as, Amite, Pike and Wilkinson Counties until 5am Friday. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH means conditions are favorable for...
Lincoln County survives storms
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County survived some hefty storms Thursday night. The brunt of the storms hit the Jackson Metropolitan Area hard leaving about 19,000 people without power as of this afternoon in Hinds and Rankin counties. No outages are reported by Magnolia Electric, Entergy or Southwest Electric in Lincoln County at this time. Thunderstorms dumped […] The post Lincoln County survives storms appeared first on Daily Leader.
Around Livingston for May 15, 2024
Woman’s Hospital is offering 3D mammograms this month at its mobile mammography coach. Physician’s orders are required and appointments are encouraged. Friday, May 17, RKM Primary Care, Livingston, 28315 S. Frost Road, Livingston. Call (225) 283-1356 to schedule. Monday, May 20, Mandy’s Primary Health, 35701 La. 16, Denham...
Power outage reported in Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN — By 10 a.m. this morning, much of Lincoln County’s power had been restored except for a handful of people following last night’s storms. Friday afternoon, reports of power outages came in for the city. Entergy reports 33 customers are without power in the area of Funches street in east Brookhaven. The weather is […] The post Power outage reported in 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...
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.
Franklinton Alderman Descant hosts public forum Thursday night to discuss contentious plans for town park
Franklinton, LA—Councilman at large Seth Descant hosted a public forum at the Varnado House Museum annex building at 6:00 pm Thursday to discuss the issues surrounding the town park that was proposed over two years ago by Mayor Gregory Route. About a dozen citizens attended the meeting, which was moderated by T.C. Elliot of 98.9 […] The post Franklinton Alderman Descant hosts public forum Thursday night to discuss contentious plans for town park appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
THS boys track team grabs 10th 3A championship; girls runnerup
Tylertown High School boys track team placed first overall in the Mississippi High School Activities Assn. Relays at Pearl, while the THS girls were runnerup in their meet. In the boys events Jamarcus Garrett finished 4th with a time of 11.00 in the 100 meter dash while teammate Jourdan Clements finished 7th with a time of 11.14.
Grass fire under control in Zetus
ZETUS — Volunteer Fire Departments and Mississippi Forestry Commission reined in a grass fire back under control Wednesday afternoon. The fire was on Posey Drive off of Zetus Road. Lincoln County Volunteer Firefighters from Zetus, Loyd Star and New Sight were on scene to keep the fire contained and protect structures until the Mississippi Forestry […] The post Grass fire under control in Zetus appeared first on Daily Leader.
Man arrested after fleeing from a Franklinton hospital
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. — A manhunt ends in an arrest in Washington Parish after deputies say the suspect ran from a Franklinton Hospital. Officers were searching for Brent Crain, who they say fled from the Riverside Medical Center after being arrested for an outstanding warrant for domestic abuse charges in Bogalusa.
Engineer gives update on bridge projects
WEST LINCOLN — Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes gave an update to District 4 Supervisor Eli Ferguson on a project to replace a bridge on Auburn Drive. The Bridge is being replaced with Emergency Road and Bridge Repair funds. Holmes gave updates on bridge projects for Opelousas and Bethel roads. He works for Dungan Engineering. […] The post Engineer gives update on bridge projects appeared first on Daily Leader.
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