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One in custody after stealing Amazon van in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A person is in custody after the subject allegedly stole an Amazon van in Jackson. According to the Jackson Police Department, the Amazon van was stolen from the old Comcast Services building in the capital city on Wednesday. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones says the person...
State investigation of fatal Copiah County propane explosion complete
BARLOW — Four people died following a propane explosion at a Copiah County home in January 2024. The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office stated they had completed their investigation of the incident Tuesday. “The Copiah County explosion is ruled to be ‘undetermined,’ and our investigation is complete,” the State Fire Marshal’s Office stated. “It will […] The post State investigation of fatal Copiah County propane explosion complete appeared first on Daily Leader.
The First first-responders
Last week was National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, check back each day as we highlight the work these dispatchers do. BROOKHAVEN — Before law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services are ever dispatched the first first-responder takes the call. In Lincoln County, it could be one of 15 employees at the Lincoln County E911 office. […] The post The First first-responders appeared first on Daily Leader.
Update: Wreck cleared in Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN — Police Officers are on scene at a wreck in Brookhaven Tuesday afternoon. A motorcycle and vehicle were involved at the intersection of South First Street and Minnesota is blocked with vehicles. The motorcycle has been moved out of the intersection. No one appears to be hurt in the wreck. Police officers have now […] The post Update: Wreck cleared in Brookhaven appeared first on Daily Leader.
Children lead at Wesson American Legion program
April is the Month of the Military Child and some of the juniors and Son of American Legion (SAL) members at the American Legion Post 79, Wesson, wanted to honor local veterans this year. They have learned so much since becoming members of the Legion family and they wanted show their appreciation and patriotism at […] The post Children lead at Wesson American Legion program appeared first on Daily Leader.
State gives update on Stahl-Urban fire investigation
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi State FIre Marshal’s Office gave an update on its nearly two month investigation into the Stahl-Urban Fire Tuesday. The historic building in Brookhaven was destroyed by a fire on February 26. According to the Mississippi State Fire Marshall’s Office, the Stahl-Urban fire is ruled to be “undetermined,” meaning the exact cause was […] The post State gives update on Stahl-Urban fire investigation appeared first on Daily Leader.
Police recover stolen vehicle, caution public
A vehicle stolen in the early morning Monday was recovered a few hours later, said Brookhaven Police Chief Kenneth Collins. The vehicle was taken around 2 a.m., Collins said, and recovered at a trailer park on Crooked Lane. “This is a group of juveniles stealing cars and going into cars,” the chief said. “Again, I’m […] The post Police recover stolen vehicle, caution public appeared first on Daily Leader.
Police chief: There has been no park shooting
Reports of a recent shooting at the City Park on Lipsey Street are inaccurate, according to Brookhaven’s top police officer. “There has been no shooting at Lipsey Park,” Chief Kenneth Collins said Monday. “There were shots fired over on North Jackson Street.” The close proximity of the shots was likely heard by individuals at the […] The post Police chief: There has been no park shooting appeared first on Daily Leader.
Claiborne County deputies seize guns during baseball game
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Claiborne County deputies said they seized guns during a high school baseball game on Tuesday, April 16. According to the sheriff’s office, the game was being held at the fairgrounds. Deputies said one person was detained for questioning and is being held for further investigation. As the investigation continues, deputies […]
Check it out: 601 Sports opens new space
BROOKHAVEN — Local sporting goods store 601 Sports completed a move down the sidewalk over the weekend. The store opened in a new location at 820 Brookway Boulevard Tuesday morning. The space is considerably bigger than the former 601 Sports location. More inventory can be seen on the floor. The 601’s gun counter remains tucked […] The post Check it out: 601 Sports opens new space appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ole Miss honors 2 area Who’s Who students
Two local individuals were among the 201 students honored as the 2023-2024 class of Who’s Who Among Students at The University of Mississippi. Local honorees are Carley Craig of Brookhaven and Baleigh Brumfield of Summit. Craig is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry. Brumfield is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics […] The post Ole Miss honors 2 area Who’s Who students appeared first on Daily Leader.
4th-graders get watermelon seeds to compete for the biggest harvest
It’s time to plant some watermelons. The annual Fourth Grade Watermelon Contest has begun in Lincoln County. Members of the Lincoln County Master Gardeners have begun distributing seeds for Congo melons to every fourth-grade student in Lincoln County and Brookhaven public schools, and Brookhaven Academy. Each child will receive a small zippered bag containing plenty […] The post 4th-graders get watermelon seeds to compete for the biggest harvest appeared first on Daily Leader.
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