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Power nearly restored, heat returns
BROOKHAVEN — Temperatures could get up to a high of 91 degrees today with sunshine. Fortunately, low humidity is in the forecast according to the National Weather Service. Power is nearly fully restored to Southwest Mississippi following storms and tornadoes this week. Entergy reports 181 cusotmers in Pike County are without power which is an […] The post Power nearly restored, heat returns appeared first on Daily Leader.
Tornadoes confirmed in southwest Mississippi storms, thousands remain without power
BROOKHAVEN — Severe thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday have knocked out power to thousands of people across southwest Mississippi. Fortunately, the storms brought cooler temperatures. National Weather Service in New Orleans reported there were two tornadoes in Pike County and Tagniphoa Parish. A tornado was confirmed to have touched down in Gillsburg and travel northeast to […] The post Tornadoes confirmed in southwest Mississippi storms, thousands remain without power appeared first on Daily Leader.
Local lottery winners win nice prizes
MCCOMB — Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced new local lottery winners Tuesday and Wednesday. One McComb woman won $1,600 on a pair of Cash 4 tickets. She purchased the winning tickets from Express Way 2 in McComb. A Bogue Chitto Woman won $1,000 on a scratch-off ticket purchased at the Fast Stop 3 in Brookhaven. The […] The post Local lottery winners win nice prizes appeared first on Daily Leader.
Three is a lucky number
BROOKHAVEN — A trio of local winners took home cash prizes from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. One of those winners was a Brookhaven resident. Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported on May 31 a New Hebron player in Lawrence County won $1,250 on a cash pop ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at the New Hebron Quick […] The post Three is a lucky number appeared first on Daily Leader.
More than 2,600 Pike County customers under boil water alert
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – More than 2,600 Pike County customers have been placed under a boil water notice. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the notice affects 2,664 customers on the Friendship Community Water Association. MSDH issued a State Imposed Boil Water Notice on June 5 after water sampling showed the […]
BHS alum to lead Georgia transit SMART project
Brookhaven native Gloria Wesley has been selected to spearhead the Chatham Area Transit SMART Microtransit Project in Savannah, Georgia. A 1994 honor graduate of Brookhaven High, and University of Southern Mississippi alum, Wesley is an Executive Fellow with FUSE, a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing the capacity of local governments to build more equitable communities. […] The post BHS alum to lead Georgia transit SMART project appeared first on Daily Leader.
Update: Weather leaves thousands without power in southwest Mississippi
BROOKHAVEN — A severe thunderstorm with 50 mph winds and potential hail moved through Lincoln County Tuesday evening. Gusty winds broke branches off of trees on New Sight Drive as thick rain settled in near Brookhaven. At 6:20 p.m., Entergy reports 537 customers are without power in Lincoln County and 2,938 customers in Pike County […] The post Update: Weather leaves thousands without power in southwest Mississippi appeared first on Daily Leader.
One Lake project ‘not justified,’ in Pearl River Flood Risk Mitigation report
MONTICELLO — United States Army Corps of Engineers released a 300 page report on the Pearl River Flood Risk Mitigation Plan Friday. In summary, the report deals a blow to proponents of a “One Lake,” project in Jackson while stating more planning is needed. Monticello will host a public comment meeting on July 11. The […] The post One Lake project ‘not justified,’ in Pearl River Flood Risk Mitigation report appeared first on Daily Leader.
First responders worked in Tuesday afternoon storms
BROOKHAVEN —Tuesday afternoon’s severe thunderstorms brought wrecks and fire to the area. A beautiful sunrise greeted Lincoln County Wednesday morning in contrast. McComb’s weather observation station was down during the storm but the next nearest weather observation station in Hammond and Jackson measured wind gusts between 43 mph and 47 mph around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. […] The post First responders worked in Tuesday afternoon storms appeared first on Daily Leader.
Kees family responds to City Hall relocation decision
The City of Brookhaven recently voted to move forward with negotiations to relocate City Hall into the former Hartman-Harrigill Funeral Home building on West Cherokee Street. At the Board of Aldermen’s most recent meeting, Ward 6 Alderman Andre’ Spiller appeared before Mayor Joe Cox and his fellow board members as a citizen rather than in […] The post Kees family responds to City Hall relocation decision appeared first on Daily Leader.
Timeline on City Hall move
BROOKHAVEN — The City of Brookhaven’s plans to move out of the Lincoln County Courthouse developed over the past year. At least 12 articles ran in The Daily Leader covering the potential move, developments with the courthouse and what could happen if the City leaves. Each date features a link to a story documenting the […] The post Timeline on City Hall move appeared first on Daily Leader.
Watch: Thunderstorms rolling into Lincoln County, special weather statement issued
BROOKHAVEN — Power was out for customers just south of Brookhaven in Lincoln County Tuesday afternoon. Storms are still in the forecast for this afternoon. Lincoln County is under a severe thunderstorm watch issued by the National Weather Service. A special weather statement was issued for Lincoln County until 5:30 p.m. A strong thunderstorm with […] The post Watch: Thunderstorms rolling into Lincoln County, special weather statement issued appeared first on Daily Leader.
Linemen working to restore power to thousands
BROOKHAVEN — As the dawn breaks and the sun rises, linemen are hard at work to restore power to thousands of residents in southwest Mississippi. A majority of Lincoln County electric customers were spared as the bulk of outages are in Pike and Amite Counties. Southwest Electric reports 22 customers in Lincoln County are without […] The post Linemen working to restore power to thousands appeared first on Daily Leader.
Trees, power lines and temperatures drop in Tuesday evening storm
The powerful storm that moved through Brookhaven and Lincoln County in the early evening hours Tuesday dropped temperatures from the 80s to the 60s, ripped dead limbs from trees, and took down some trees, which in turn downed some power lines. At least one vehicle suffered damage from a downed tree on South Jackson Street. The post Trees, power lines and temperatures drop in Tuesday evening storm appeared first on Daily Leader.
Renderings show vision of a new City Hall
BROOKHAVEN — Local businessman John Lynch shared digital renderings of the future for Brookhaven’s City Hall at 101 Chickasaw Street. One shows the potential to transform the land around a new city hall. At this time, the City is in negotiations with Lincoln County to move out of the courthouse and with Lynch to lease […] The post Renderings show vision of a new City Hall appeared first on Daily Leader.
Delta Kappa Gamma Theta Chapter welcomes new members
The Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International inducted five outstanding new members at the April meeting. DKG is an honorary society of women educators, and these new members have made distinguished contributions and achievements in the field of education. They are: Monica Bland — Head of By Faith Academy, Brookhaven; married to Joey Bland and the […] The post Delta Kappa Gamma Theta Chapter welcomes new members appeared first on Daily Leader.
WDAM 7 Morning Commute for Tuesday, June 11 - Green Light Alert
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Pine Belt has several new construction projects beginning along the roadways. In Laurel, the intersection of West 4th Street and North 15th Avenue will be closed for seven days starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, due to a construction project. An even...
Suspect wanted for firing shots at occupied car in Tylertown
TYLERTOWN, Miss. (WJTV) – Tylertown police are searching for a suspect after shots were fired multiple times at a vehicle. The shooting happened on Saturday, June 1 on the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and Beulah Avenue. According to police, the victim’s car was struck multiple times. They said the victim fled the scene […]
City of Brookhaven updated on paving, water, other projects
The Brookhaven Board of Aldermen received updates Tuesday on various projects across the city. Joshua Davis, of Dungan Engineering, said the North Jackson Bridge Project will undergo its final inspection next week, and the project will be officially complete. The ongoing paving project across the city was scheduled to resume Wednesday by Dickerson & Bowen, […] The post City of Brookhaven updated on paving, water, other projects appeared first on Daily Leader.
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