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Carjacking, murder suspect reportedy killed in shootout with law enforcementThe Daily Leader16 HOURS AGO
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Lineman working to restore power, more severe storms on the way
BROOKHAVEN — Linemen from Entergy, Southwest Electric and Magnolia Electric are making progress to restore power to customers. Severe storms and flooding threaten Friday night. At one point last night, nearly 50 percent of Southwest’s customers in Lincoln County were without power. Linemen have the percantage of Lincoln County customers without power to 29.9 percent […] The post Lineman working to restore power, more severe storms on the way appeared first on Daily Leader.
Wesson murder suspect captured in West Memphis
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WLBT) - A man wanted in connection with killing a person outside a Wesson truck stop has been captured. The suspect, Tarayvian Miller, 18, is in custody with the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office. He was picked up in West Memphis, Arkansas. It was not known what...
Man found murdered identified as attacker in 2020 Mississippi cold case — first rape case in state to be solved by genetic geneaology
A man found murdered has been identified as the attacker in a 2020 sexual attack using genetic genealogy — the first rape case in Mississippi to be solved using the new DNA technology. On Jan. 15 2020, a woman was brutally attacked on First Street in Prentiss. An unknown...
Severe storms loom, Lincoln County will be under flood watch
BROOKHAVEN — Forecasts show more storms could be on the way for Lincoln County. The news comes after a severe storm Monday spawned a pair of tornadoes in Lawrence County with downbursts of strong winds injuring one man and three homes were damaged in Lincoln County. An updated forecast from the National Weather Service in Jackson […] The post Severe storms loom, Lincoln County will be under flood watch appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Jail docket: 2 charged with felony embezzlement
Lincoln County Jail docket, Monday-Tuesday, May 13-14, 2024: Tyteanna Jenkins, 10/19/2004, 1013 Byrd St., Wesson — arrested, charged with grand larceny, contempt of court, Justice Court warrant (probation violation), by Brookhaven Police Department. Jerry Nelson, 10/08/1966, 2138 Madison Road — arrested on probation violation, by BPD. Charles Chadwick Walker, 07/23/1969, 736 North Jackson St. Apt. […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: 2 charged with felony embezzlement appeared first on Daily Leader.
Two tornadoes touched down in Lawrence County Monday
TOPEKA — A pair of tornadoes touched down in Lawrence County during severe storms early Monday morning. In the storm’s wake, thousands of residents were left without power, trees blocked roads and one family lost their homes. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reported one Lawrence County man was injured in the storms. He was freed […] The post Two tornadoes touched down in Lawrence County Monday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Family members identify victim of deadly carjacking at Mississippi truck stop. Authorities continue to look for killer.
Family members have released the name of the man killed in a deadly carjacking at a Mississippi truck stop Tuesday night. The victim, identified by family members as Vince Ratliff of Wesson, was shot and later died at the hospital shortly before midnight at the Weson Truck Stop off of Interstate 55.
Fundraiser started for Mississippi E-911 dispatcher, family who lost home to recent storms
Funds are being raised for a Mississippi E-911 dispatcher whose family suffered severe storm damage while she was helping save other lives and property. A GoFundMe account was started Monday for the Delaughter family in Lawrence County. By Tuesday at noon the fundraising efforts had reached $2,825 in donations with a goal of $20,000.
Storm damage reported in south Lincoln County
BOGUE CHITTO — Strong winds and severe thunderstorms have not only knocked out power to Lincoln County residents but have also caused damage and flooding Monday morning. The Daily Leader received reports of damage in the southern part of Lincoln County. One reader reported damage on Cole Drive staging that “Debris and trees are down.” […] The post Storm damage reported in south Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Columbia officer honored as one of best school resource officers in U.S.
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - A school resource officer for the Columbia School District has just been named one of the best at her job in the country. Lt. Brenda Young, an officer with the school safety division of Columbia Police Department, has been selected for an exceptional service award by the National Association of School Resource Officers.
Graduating swarm of Yellow Jackets is 32 strong
ENTERPRISE — Yellow Jacket seniors entered the next chapter of life Thursday evening as storms started to hit Lincoln County. Enterprise celebrated the graduation of 32 seniors. Alex Sales was the salutatorian and spoke about how the group of students had overcame COVID four years ago. Lindley Ferguson was the valedictorian and reminded students that […] The post Graduating swarm of Yellow Jackets is 32 strong appeared first on Daily Leader.
Bout of severe weather returns Thursday
JACKSON — Early forecasts indicate another bout of severe storms will hit Lincoln County Thursday into Friday. The National Weather Service warns of a slight risk of severe storms and possible flooding. Severe storms and tornadoes are possible with the slight risk to Lincoln County and southwest Mississippi. NWS Jackson warns the storms could come […] The post Bout of severe weather returns Thursday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Cash-Pop winners for Lincoln County residents
BOGUE CHITTO — A Cash-Pop ticket made one man from Bogue Chitto and a woman from Brookhaven a little richer. Mississippi Lottery Commission announced the male winner on May 13 and female winner on May 9. The man from Bogue Chitto won $1,250 on a Cash-Pop ticket purchased at the Blue Sky store in Natchez […] The post Cash-Pop winners for Lincoln County residents appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven woman wins $2.5k on lottery game
BROOKHAVEN — A Brookhaven woman started May with big winnings. Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported the woman won $2,500. The Cash-Pop ticket was purchased from B-Kwik #2 in Brookhaven. The post Brookhaven woman wins $2.5k on lottery game appeared first on Daily Leader.
Fallen tree injures one during storm in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The storm damage in Mississippi is pretty widespread, but some areas, like Lawrence County, were hit hard. A tree fell on a family’s home on Robert Tynes Road, sending one of them to the hospital on Monday. They said the storm hit the area around 4:00 a.m. Five people were […]
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