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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.
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.
Lincoln County Jail docket: Multiple arrests made for DUI, shoplifting
Lincoln County Jail docket, Thursday-Sunday, July 4-7, 2024: Tommy James Braxton III, 01/29/1977, 307 Amite Road — arrested, charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana, false statement of identity, Mississippi Department of Corrections warrant, by Brookhaven Police Department. Tyler M. Halterman, 02/13/1988, homeless — arrested, charged with disorderly conduct/disobeying lawful order, by BPD. Datarius Boyd, 05/20/1995, […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: Multiple arrests made for DUI, shoplifting appeared first on Daily Leader.
‘Mr. Lake Lincoln’ dies fishing
A passionate fisherman who had frequented the waters of Lake Lincoln for four decades to relax and relish rewards of his favorite sport died last month what he enjoyed doing most where he enjoyed doing it, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported. The body of Luther Vaughn, known to...
Books, books, books: Annual Friends of the Library sale starts today
Book lovers and collectors have a reason to get excited, as the Lincoln County Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale kicks off today at 9 a.m. The sale of gently-used books raises funds to help the Friends of the Library sponsor future programs. Donations of books are still being accepted at the library, as […] The post Books, books, books: Annual Friends of the Library sale starts today appeared first on Daily Leader.
Positive samples of West Nile virus increase
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported a mosquito sample in Lincoln County came back positive for West Nile Virus last week. It is important to note the figure is not a positive case of West Nile and there are no new positive samples this week. One Rankin County resident has a positive case of […] The post Positive samples of West Nile virus increase appeared first on Daily Leader.
DYB 8U state tourney this weekend
Walthall’s 8U Dixie Youth All Stars get their shot at a state championship this weekend at the Lincoln County Sports Complex at Brookhaven. The AA league, Division 2 teams met at Lincoln County to determine which team advances to the DYB World Series. The 8U All Stars advanced to...
Heirs of Godbolt victim receive millions in wrongful death lawsuit
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Three family members of a Mississippi woman, who was killed in 2017, were awarded millions of dollars in a wrongful death lawsuit against the convicted killer. The Daily Leader reported the heirs of Sheila Burage, a victim of Willie Corey Godbolt, filed a lawsuit in May 2018 seeking punitive damages […]
Lincoln County could see 110 degrees today
Lincoln County is under a heat advisory today, Friday, July 5. The National Weather Service in Jackson issued the advisory, in effect from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. for all of central Mississippi, and portions of northeast Louisiana and southeast Arkansas. Heat index values of up to 110 degrees are expected. Hot temps and high […] The post Lincoln County could see 110 degrees today appeared first on Daily Leader.
Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day
BROOKHAVEN — The Lincoln Civic Center hosted its annual July 4th fireworks show Thursday night and it was about a 30 minute long, action packed celebration of American freedom. People and cars were spread out across the Civic Center complex to watch the fireworks show. Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Mounted Division was at the Civic Center […] The post Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day appeared first on Daily Leader.
City of Brookhaven accepts $2.7M buyout from Lincoln County
The City of Brookhaven’s Board of Aldermen recently voted to relocate City Hall from its current location at the Lincoln County/Brookhaven Government Complex. The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors on June 17 unanimously approved to offer the City a buyout of $2,745,000 under the terms of the original 1980 Interlocal Agreement that addressed the possibility […] The post City of Brookhaven accepts $2.7M buyout from Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
County will get state help in HVAC project
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Administrator Daniel Calcote said the county will get state help to replace the HVAC system at the courthouse. Calcote gave an update on the project to the Board of Supervisors Monday. Back in February, Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes suggested the supervisors consider alternates 1, 2 and 3 to replace the […] The post County will get state help in HVAC project appeared first on Daily Leader.
Heat advisory, thunderstorms likely Wednesday
BROOKHAVEN — The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory and forecast of a chance for thunderstorms Wednesday. The rain chances will drive up humidity and the heat index. According to the NWS in Jackson, temperatures will reach a high of 93 degrees Wednesday but high humidity will drive the heat index up to 107. […] The post Heat advisory, thunderstorms likely Wednesday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Civic Center will host firework show Thursday
BROOKHAVEN — Residents can celebrate July 4th at the Lincoln Civic Center Thursday afternoon. Fireworks and horses from the Mississippi Highway Patrol will be the highlight of the night. There are a few changes this year. Lincoln Civic Center director Chaston Bullock said the Mississippi Highway Patrol Mounted division will be at the center from […] The post Civic Center will host firework show Thursday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Dungan Engineering update on Lake Lincoln flooding project
BROOKHAVEN — Randy Emfinger with Dungan Engineering gave an update on a project to correct flooding issues near Lake Lincoln. He filled in for Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes at the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors meeting Monday. Heavy rainfall normally inundates private property, the roadway and bridge on Lake Lincoln Road before it runs […] The post Dungan Engineering update on Lake Lincoln flooding project appeared first on Daily Leader.
Civic Center waiting on more security system bids
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln Civic Center Director Chaston Bullock told the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors they received additional bids for a security system. The current camera system is outdated and antiquated. Bullock said one bid came in from local company Electronic Controls Inc. in Brookhaven. The company looked at the Civic Center Friday and turned […] The post Civic Center waiting on more security system bids appeared first on Daily Leader.
June ends slightly warmer than average
BROOKHAVEN — National Weather Service in Jackson reported the average high temperature for June was 81.2 degrees. It is a little warmer than average but below the top 10 hottest month averages. According to NWS records, started in 1896, the mean, average, temperature for June is 79.6 degrees. Temperatures were at or below the average […] The post June ends slightly warmer than average appeared first on Daily Leader.
Animals need a cool, loving home
Brookhaven Animal Rescue League and the Lost Pets and Found Pets of Lincoln County have shared numerous posts about stray animals needing homes especially in this heat. It breaks my heart to see so many dogs and cats who need a home, a human to love them and a cool place to spend the day.
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