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Brookhaven Animal Rescue League: Time to ‘Empty the Shelters’
From now until May 15, Brookhaven Animal Rescue League is participating in the national adoption event “Empty the Shelters,” sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation. During this time, select dog and cat adoption fees will be discounted to $50 for dogs and $35 for cats. Some exclusions will apply. All adoptions include age-appropriate vaccinations, spay […] The post Brookhaven Animal Rescue League: Time to ‘Empty the Shelters’ 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.
Zeb Hughes Law approved by Gov. Tate Reeves
JACKSON — Gov. Tate Reeves approved House Bill 1068 thus making Zeb Hughes Law on April 25, the bill becomes law on July 1 officially. It was not listed in the Mississippi legislature’s daily action reports for April 25 but the action is shown in the bill’s history Zeb Hughes is one of two local […] The post Zeb Hughes Law approved by Gov. Tate Reeves appeared first on Daily Leader.
Two people arrested, accused of stealing internet cable bringing down service to small Mississippi airport, FAA
Two people have been arrested for reportedly stealing internet cable in rural Mississippi, bringing down service to a local airport and the Federal Aviation Administration. Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call at approximately 11 a.m. Friday concerning the theft of AT&T internet cables from a location on Powell Road. The cable had been cut and stolen.
Old Staffler Jewelers store sees renovations
BROOKHAVEN — Some major work has been done to the old Staffler Jewelers store on West Cherokee Street in downtown Brookhaven. For starters, the old iron gate is no longer on the building and instead has been replaced with a new store front. Glass windows, a wooden desk and chair can be seen in the […] The post Old Staffler Jewelers store sees renovations appeared first on Daily Leader.
Library will host fun summer reading opportunities
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln, Lawrence, Franklin Regional Library will host a variety of fun summer activities for children this year. Children’s Librarian Patty Shelton said they will have a summer reading program and a summer library in June. Registration for a free summer reading program “Adventures Begin at Your Library,” opens on May 6 and closes […] The post Library will host fun summer reading opportunities appeared first on Daily Leader.
Area students page in Mississippi House
Madilyn Ard of Ruth, Kaleigh Robinson of Jayess, and twin sisters Mary Anson and Susanna Tate of Brookhaven recently served as pages for the Mississippi House of Representatives. Pages generally run errands for officials and House staff. Ard, 17, is the daughter of Charlyn Davis and John Ard, and is an 11th-grade homeschool stu-dent. Robinson, […] The post Area students page in Mississippi House 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.
Establishment aces first health inspection
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported four local establishments passed health inspections this week. Two of them were schools and one passed its first inspection. Loyd Star Attendance Center’s Cafeteria took an “A” rating late last week. The school aced their April 26 inspection to set a milestone of 18 straight A ratings since […] The post Establishment aces first health inspection 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 […]
Wilkinson named NISOD Excellence Award recipient
WESSON – Copiah-Lincoln Community College is proud to announce its recipient of the annual NISOD Excellence Award. The 2024 honoree is Co-Lin Science Instructor Angela Smith-Wilkinson. She has served as a faculty member at the college since 2005. NISOD’s Excellence Awards recognize men and women each year who have...
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 2, 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.
Suspect wanted for breaking into two Crystal Springs businesses
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) – Crystal Springs police are searching for a suspect who broke into two businesses. Police said the suspect in the surveillance picture broke into Arturo’s Mexican restaurant and Copiah Bank on Friday, April 26. Anyone with information about the suspect can contact the Crystal Springs Police Department at 601-892-2121.
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.
Man identified, charged after stealing Amazon van in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The identity of a man who stole an Amazon van in Jackson has been released. Wednesday night, Jeremiah Griffin, 29, was taken into police custody after he allegedly stole an Amazon van in Jackson. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones says Griffin then wrecked the vehicle in...
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