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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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