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Lincoln County Jail docket: Wesson man charged with felony possession of drugs
Lincoln County Jail docket, Thursday-Tuesday, July 11-14, 2024: Marla D. Duck, 03/01/1988, 644 Watts Lane — arrested on city warrant x2, by Brookhaven Police Department. Christopher Lee Case, 11/24/1993, 989 Mallalieu Drive SE Lot 35 — arrested, charged with aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon, by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Donald Campbell Jr., 10/31/1971, […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: Wesson man charged with felony possession of drugs appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County paving projects moving along
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes said paving projects were well on their way to being completed in a timely manner. He added Joe Magee Construction was making progress on replacement of a bridge on Auburn Road. Dickerson and Bowen spent two days this week working on paving projects in Brookhaven before going back out […] The post Lincoln County paving projects moving along appeared first on Daily Leader.
What a melon! 4th-graders to weigh-in summer melons at Exchange Club Fair
The Fourth-Grade Watermelon Weigh-In, sponsored by the Lincoln County Master Gardeners, will be Saturday, Aug. 3, 6-8 p.m. at the Brookhaven Exchange Club Fair. Area fourth-grade students were given Congo melon seeds in the spring by the Master Gardeners. Every student who brings his or her melon to be weighed will receive a free armband […] The post What a melon! 4th-graders to weigh-in summer melons at Exchange Club Fair appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County house fire under investigation
BROOKHAVEN — Volunteer Firefighters with New Sight Volunteer Fire Department and Heucks Retreat Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire Monday morning. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The fire is under investigation. Firefighters were initially dispatched around 1 a.m. to 1322 Old St. John Road. A smoke column and glow could […] The post Lincoln County house fire under investigation appeared first on Daily Leader.
Internet too slow in the county? Here’s a number to call
NATCHEZ — Residents of Adams, Lincoln and Pike counties with poor internet or none at all could be eligible for improved service funded by federal dollars. Mississippi allocated millions from the federal CARES Act to improve and expand broadband service across the state. Additionally, the state received the second-highest award total from the National Telecommunications […] The post Internet too slow in the county? Here’s a number to call appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Wildflowers brighten morning
BROOKHAVEN — Wildflowers continue to bring color to the Lincoln County landscape. You might have to wake up early to see some of the active bright flowers. One of those is the Littlebell, a member of the morning glories family. Morning glories blossom in the early Morning. Littlebells are native to the southeastern United States […] The post Wildflowers brighten morning appeared first on Daily Leader.
Firefighters protect home in Monday fire
BOGUE CHITTO — Volunteer Firefighters from Lincoln and Pike Counties protected a home from a nearby carport fire Monday afternoon. No one was injured in the fire on US51 South. Bogue Chitto, Hog Chain and Summit Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the call. Bogue Chitto VFD Chief Blake Wallace said two cars were fully engulfed […] The post Firefighters protect home in Monday fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
Supervisors hear annual report from Co-Lin Community College
BROOKHAVEN — Co-Lin Community College President Dewayne Middleton gave a report on his first year as president to the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors Monday morning. He gave a similar report and update on the college last year at the start of his new job. Middleton thanked the Board for their support of the community […] The post Supervisors hear annual report from Co-Lin Community College appeared first on Daily Leader.
Two new bear sightings reported in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Black bears once roamed the hardwood forests of Southwest Mississippi and across the state until overhunting and habitat loss threatened the species. Mississippi has seen a recovery in the native population over the last few decades. Two new bear sightings were reported in Lincoln County. One bear sighting was reported on the Homochitto […] The post Two new bear sightings reported in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County 7U National All-Stars compete
The Lincoln County 7U National All-Stars recently competed in their Dixie Youth District Tournament played in Brookhaven. Team members include Beckham Barney, Grayson Dyess, Ridge Ervin, Jaxon Warren, Tucker Huguley, Charlie Posey, Beckam Smith, Sawyer Ownes, Rustin Pickering, Ellis Abdalla, and Liam Trout. Coaches are Alex Barney, Blake Pickering, Hunter Posey, and Kyle Huguley.
Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire
BROOKHAVEN — Volunteer Firefighters with New Sight Volunteer Fire Department and Heucks Retreat Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire Monday morning. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Firefighters were initially dispatched around 1 a.m. to 1322 Old St. John Road. A smoke column and glow could be seen about 2.5 miles […] The post Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
Supervisors hit reset button on security cameras
BROOKHAVEN — For the last month, Lincoln County Board of Supervisors discussed the possibility of upgrading security systems at the Lincoln Civic Center. Board Attorney Greg Malta said they will start the work over again with a formalized bidding process. Civic Center Executive Director Chaston Bullock presented two initial bids to the Lincoln County Board […] The post Supervisors hit reset button on security cameras appeared first on Daily Leader.
Supervisors present scholarships
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County board of Supervisors presented scholarships to two recent high school graduates Monday morning. The students were from District 2 and District 4. Both students will attend Co-Lin Community College this fall. District 4 Supervisor Eli Ferguson presented a scholarship to Alexis Johnson, a graduate from West Lincoln. Johnson played tennis and […] The post Supervisors present scholarships appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Unemployment: More people available to work, but more without jobs, also
Lincoln County’s work force is larger, but the unemployment rate is, too. The county’s most recent unemployment rate is slightly better than the state average, at 2.8 percent. In May, 400 people were without work, from a total work force of 14,520. In April, 250 were without work from a pool of 14,400 (1.8 percent). […] The post Lincoln County Unemployment: More people available to work, but more without jobs, also appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Rotary honors memory of past president, district leader
The Brookhaven-Lincoln County Rotary Club recently honored Dr. Shahla Fataliyeva-Anderson, the widow of former member, president and District Governor Mark Anderson with the presentation of a plaque, commemorating the renaming of the club’s annual scholarship after Anderson. The scholarship is for students attending Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Co-Lin Foundation Executive Director Angela Furr presented the plague. […] The post Brookhaven-Lincoln County Rotary honors memory of past president, district leader appeared first on Daily Leader.
Free mental health resource fair July 18
Residents of Lincoln County and surrounding areas are invited to a Community Mental Health Resource Fair in celebration of Minority Mental Health Month. The fair is sponsored by Time for a Change Counseling, NAMI Four Rivers, Families United Training Center, and Mississippi Veterans Administration. Free to the community, the fair will take place on Thursday, […] The post Free mental health resource fair July 18 appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County 7U Coach Pitch All-Stars reign as Dixie Youth state champions
The Lincoln County 7U Coach Pitch American All-Stars faced a gauntlet of competition last week in Petal at the Dixie Youth State Tournament. Fresh off winning their district tournament, the team played eight games in Petal and finished as champions. They’ll next play at the Dixie Youth World Series in Laurel on July 17-21.
Lincoln County Jail docket: 3 arrested on domestic violence charges
Lincoln County Jail docket, Monday-Wednesday, July 8-10, 2024: Lakin Christopher Wallace, 04/15/1999, 1397 Hilltop Lane — arrested, charged with felony possession of controlled substance, trespassing, by Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Justin Shane Cooper, 09/24/1977, 11901 Magnolia Progress Road, Magnolia — arrested, charged with felony possession of controlled substance, Justice Court warrant (probation violation), […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: 3 arrested on domestic violence charges appeared first on Daily Leader.
DIRECTV: ‘Salesman’ not affiliated with media provider
DIRECTV says door-to-door salesman in the area is not affiliated with the company. In Lincoln and Copiah counties in recent weeks, one or more individuals have knocked on doors saying they are third-party salesmen for DIRECTV. This week, a spokesperson for DIRECTV issued the following response to a consumer inquiry on the issue: “This individual […] The post DIRECTV: ‘Salesman’ not affiliated with media provider appeared first on Daily Leader.
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