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Officials: Bear sightings on the rise in Mississippi
Black bear sightings on game cameras in the Mississippi woods have become increasingly common, not just along the Mississippi River but in almost every corner of the state. The Facebook page Black Bear Sightings has been very active this summer, with people across the state posting pictures from game cameras and other sightings.
Brookhaven’s ‘Princess’ JaBria attenda BET Awards
Brookhaven’s JaBria McCullum was a princess at the BET 2024 Awards. When asked how she wanted to dress for the event, “princess” was her request, and her godmother Katrina Hines did her best to make that happen. Dressed in an elegant yellow dress, McCullum went to the awards ceremony with Hines and her “brother,” actor/singer […] The post Brookhaven’s ‘Princess’ JaBria attenda BET Awards appeared first on Daily Leader.
Kids get to experience Camp Kamassa
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Camp Kamassa, located in Copiah County, offers a full-on experience to children with special needs. The camp provides a worry-free zone for those children to enjoy life and have fun. Since 2007, Mary Kitchens, the founder of Camp Kamassa, has set out to provide a week-long camping experience for children […]
Brookhaven Farmers Market relocates Tuesday markets
The Brookhaven Farmers Market is moving back downtown for the remainder of its Tuesday markets. This summer, the market has set up on Tuesdays at Brookhaven Exchange Club, 2-6 p.m. For the rest of the summer, vendors will be in Railroad Park 4-6 p.m. “We have loved our time at the Exchange Club Park but […] The post Brookhaven Farmers Market relocates Tuesday markets appeared first on Daily Leader.
Local lottery winners claim nearly $5,000 in prizes
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported two local and recent winners claimed nearly $5,000 in prize money. A woman from Brookhaven and a man from Summit won the prizes in the past week. Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported the Summit man bought a Mega-Millions ticket on June 20 from Crossroads Quick Stop in Summit. He claimed […] The post Local lottery winners claim nearly $5,000 in prizes appeared first on Daily Leader.
Waffle House earns ‘B’ rating
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported eight local establishments passed restaurant inspections last week. All were “A” ratings with the exception of Waffle House which earned a “B” rating. According to the records, Waffle House is located at 954 Brookway Boulevard and earned a “B” rating for the eighth time since 2016. Waffle House […] The post Waffle House earns ‘B’ rating appeared first on Daily Leader.
Local business offers cool new treat
BROOKHAVEN — Tucked away in the back half of The Crouton is a new serving station for rolled ice cream. It is a cool treat to beat the heat stress conditions forecast this week. Owner Donna Therrell first opened The Crouton in 2020 just a few weeks before COVID-19 shut down business as normal in […] The post Local business offers cool new treat appeared first on Daily Leader.
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