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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.
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 […]
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 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.
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.
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.
Lincoln County E911 announces new way to take emergency calls
BROOKHAVEN — People in need of emergency services in Lincoln County can do so without making a phone call. Lincoln County E911 Dispatch Supervisor Vicki Magee said they are now able to take emergency calls via text. She said they have finished up the training for the new service and tested the system with cellular […] The post Lincoln County E911 announces new way to take emergency calls appeared first on Daily Leader.
Controversial wood-pellet producer Drax creates new fund for Gloster community
GLOSTER – The wood-pellet manufacturer at the center of controversy in Gloster is committing $250,000 to a new community fund aimed at improving the life of the town’s residents. Drax, a UK-based renewable energy company, announced the Gloster Community Fund on Tuesday, saying the fund is earmarked exclusively for initiatives that will improve quality of […] The post Controversial wood-pellet producer Drax creates new fund for Gloster community appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Lincoln County Jail docket: 2 charged with DUI first offense by MHP
Lincoln County Jail docket, Monday-Wednesday, April 15-17, 2024: Herbert Perkins Jr., 08/28/1975, 1506 Brignall Road — arrested, charged with DUI first, no auto insurance, by Mississippi Highway Patrol. Michael Steven Wilson, 05/25/1981, 36 Kania Lane, Silver Creek — arrested, charged with DUI first, possession of paraphernalia, no auto insurance, by MHP. Vivian Marie Ellis, 05/01/1989, […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: 2 charged with DUI first offense by MHP appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven Exchange Club names Golden Deeds winner
BROOKHAVEN — It has been six years since the last time the Exchange Club Brookhaven Chapter entered a new name into the book of Golden Deeds. Sarah Lloyd, a retired educator, was the last winner. Bill Hickman, a Brookhaven native and former member of the exchange club, introduced the 2024 Golden Deeds winner Friday evening […] The post Brookhaven Exchange Club names Golden Deeds winner appeared first on Daily Leader.
Work morning planned for Magnolia Cemetery
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Our effort will launch with a community work morning on Saturday, May 4th, 8:30am-12N. We are asking volunteers to sign up in advance. Families or community groups can simply let us know how many volunteers they have, and they can either choose a section of the cemetery they would like to work in (map of cemetery attached) or we can assign them a section that is right sized for their group.
Club member honored with John L. Leary Award
BROOKHAVEN — Exchange Club District President Ray Glass received a great honor at the Brookhaven Chapter’s Award Dinner Friday evening. He was named the newest recipient of the John L. Leary Award. John Ogden, an exchange club member and past winner, explained that the award was voted on by Exchange Club members and given to […] The post Club member honored with John L. Leary Award appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mossy Oak honors local agent with Pathfinder Award
BROOKHAVEN — Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. announced Hunter Posey of Mossy Oak Properties Posey Land Company in Brookhaven, Mississippi as a recipient of its Pathfinder Award. The award recognizes agents who have been with Mossy Oak Properties five years or less and have experienced great success, in addition to having a positive impact on the […] The post Mossy Oak honors local agent with Pathfinder Award appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Jail docket: Brookhaven man gets 3rd domestic violence charge
Lincoln County Jail docket, Tuesday, April 16, 2024: Micah Freeman, 12/25/1993, 1298 Martin Lane — arrested, charged with simple assault domestic violence 3rd offense, by LCSO. Brandon W. Jordan, 09/09/1980, 2501 SW Triple J Road, Smithdale — arrested on city warrant, MDOC warrant, by Mississippi Department of Corrections. Barrett Shelton, 07/09/2003, 1865 Someplace Else Lane, […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: Brookhaven man gets 3rd domestic violence charge appeared first on Daily Leader.
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