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Kentwood man killed in crash in Tangipahoa Parish, state police say
KENTWOOD, La. — A Kentwood man was killed in a crash Wednesday morning on LA Hwy 1057, according to the Louisiana State Police. Samuel Raborn, 70, was killed after his 2013 Chevrolet Silverado went off the roadway near Pittman Road and hit one of the embankments on the interstate.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteers finish second in state golf tournament
With six strong participants, the Volunteers finished second in the Class 5A State Tournament on Monday at the Quail Hollow Golf Course in McComb. Starkville Academy golf coach Doug Cater has enjoyed a front row seat watching the progress of his team. The Vols shot a 317 as a team...
Pair of Panther pairs win state championships, Bobcat pair advance
OXFORD — Great news has arrived via email from Oxford Wednesday morning. A pair of Brookhaven High School tennis doubles pairs won a MHSAA 5A Individual State Championship today. Allie Grace McNeil and Annie Stewart won a state championship in girls doubles. They played their match at 10 a.m. this morning. Cohen Leggett and Caroline […] The post Pair of Panther pairs win state championships, Bobcat pair advance 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.
Dau Mabil’s wife responds to restraining order
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The widow of the Belhaven man, whose body was found in the Pearl River in Lawrence County, responded to her brother-in-law’s temporary restraining order against her. Karissa Bowley is the wife of Dau Mabil, who went missing on March 25 while he was walking in the Belhaven Heights area. His remains […]
G.O.A.T. Camp sees more than 100 youth participants
A new local group, Jesus Movement, which identifies as an interfaith church without walls, hosted G.O.A.T. Camp in Brookhaven April 2-4. The event takes place twice a year, the first Tuesday through Thursday, in April and October. G.O.A.T. (God Over All Things) is free and open to the community at the Brookhaven Exchange Club Park’s […] The post G.O.A.T. Camp sees more than 100 youth participants 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.
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.
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