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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.
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.
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.
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.
6 students named to Co-Lin Hall of Fame, Wesson campus
Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson Campus named six outstanding sophomores to the prestigious 2023-2024 Hall of Fame during the annual awards day ceremony. Induction into the college’s Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed on a student at Co-Lin. Inducted were Kamryn Bridges of Wesson, Gary Clark Jr. of Bogue Chitto, Colton Fuqua of Houlka, […] The post 6 students named to Co-Lin Hall of Fame, Wesson campus 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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