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Lincoln County Jail docket: Brookhaven man charged with animal cruelty
Lincoln County Jail docket, Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28, 2024: Jairiq Motley, 11/17/2000, 309 East Enterprise St. — arrested, charged with DUI first, possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoids in motor vehicle, possession of paraphernalia, no auto insurance, driving while license suspended, disorderly conduct/disobeying lawful order, by Mississippi Highway Patrol. Catrina Marshall, 03/03/1995, 100 Eastview Road No. 4 — […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: Brookhaven man charged with animal cruelty appeared first on Daily Leader.
Man shot in Sunday morning incident
A Brookhaven man was shot Sunday morning in an incident on East Monticello Street. Police Chief Kenneth Collins said Danterrius Combs, approximately 20 years old, was shot around 10:20 a.m. at an unspecified location. Combs was treated at King’s Daughters Medical Center and released. “This matter is under investigation,” Collins said. The post Man shot in Sunday morning incident appeared first on Daily Leader.
Severe storms could threaten Monday
BROOKHAVEN — Severe thunderstorms are in the forecast for Lincoln County Monday morning. The National Weather Service warns flooding and damaging wind gusts are the hazards with the line of storms Isolated severe storms are possible into Monday morning with damaging wind gusts reaching 25 mph. Hail is also possible up to a quarter in […] The post Severe storms could threaten Monday appeared first on Daily Leader.
County enters contract to collect millions in old fines
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Justice Court Clerk Christy Sheppard presented a contract proposal to collect old fines to the Board of Supervisors Monday morning. The board voted 4-0 to approve the contract. Sheppard explained the county has about $5.8 million in uncollected fines over the years. The Southern Financial System proposed a one year contract […] The post County enters contract to collect millions in old fines appeared first on Daily Leader.
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 […]
Lincoln County invited to gather for National Day of Prayer
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County District 3 Supervisor John David Hart invited residents to gather on the front steps of the Lincoln County Courthouse for the National Day of Prayer this Thursday, May 3, at noon. The theme for 2024’s National Day of Prayer is “Lift up the word — Light up the world.” This year’s […] The post Lincoln County invited to gather for National Day of Prayer appeared first on Daily Leader.
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.
BHS student awarded for Aspirations in Computing
A Brookhaven High School student is one of five high school students to be honored at the Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Award ceremony recently. Makiya Wilson, a senior at BHS, was one of two 2024 NCWIT-Mississippi AiC Award winners. Passionate about technology, Wilson plans to major in computer science and promote diversity and inclusion in […] The post BHS student awarded for Aspirations in Computing appeared first on Daily Leader.
Silver Alert canceled for 64-year-old Tylertown man
UPDATE: WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Silver Alert for Michael Ray Holmes has been canceled. He has been located and is safe. WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a 64-year-old Tylertown man. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Michael Ray Holmes was last seen […]
Mississippi detainee found dead in county jail holding cell
A Mississippi man has died after being found unresponsive in a holding cell in the Lincoln County Jail. Sheriff Steve Rushing said that at approximately 6:28 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, jailers noticed a man in a holding cell who appeared to be unconscious. They entered the cell and found Johnathon...
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.
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.
Kentwood man killed in crash in Tangipahoa Parish, state police say
KENTWOOD, La. — A Kentwood man was killed in a crash Wednesday morning on LA Hwy 1057, according to the Louisiana State Police. Samuel Raborn, 70, was killed after his 2013 Chevrolet Silverado went off the roadway near Pittman Road and hit one of the embankments on the interstate.
State will observe Confederate Memorial Day next week
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi designates the last Monday of April as a state holiday for Confederate Memorial Day. The last Monday happens to be April 29 and a Lincoln County Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for the day. The state holiday designation means state employees are entitled to a paid day off. Most state offices […] The post State will observe Confederate Memorial Day next week appeared first on Daily Leader.
Weekend wind could get a little gusty according to forecast
BROOKHAVEN — National Weather Service in Jackson warns strong wind could threaten Lincoln County and Southwest Mississippi this weekend. The weather forecast warns it is a limited threat and it has not changed as of Friday morning. Winds could reach sustained speeds of 20 mph and gusts of 30 to 40 mph. NWS Jackson forecasts […] The post Weekend wind could get a little gusty according to forecast appeared first on Daily Leader.
Two wanted in McComb for shooting man during attempted carjacking
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) – McComb police are searching for two suspects after a man was shot during an attempted carjacking. McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy said the shooting happened around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20 in the 800 block of Wall Street. According to Cloy, 65-year-old Kenny Chester was shot once in the bicep […]
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.
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