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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.
Widow, brother agree on pathologist to do autopsy on body of man pulled from Pearl River
After weeks of multiple court filings, the widow and brother of Dau Mabil have agreed on a pathologist who can perform an independent autopsy of the body Dau that was pulled from the Pearl River near Brookhaven weeks after he went missing in Jackson in March. Hinds County Chancery Judge Dewayne Thomas wrote...
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.
City: ‘Bear with us’ on debris pick-up
Brookhaven Solid Waste supervisor Tion Lebbage asked residents to “bear with us” as the City works to pick up debris piles. “We’re backed up. We ask you to bear with us,” Lebbage said. Crews on three trucks are moving systematically through the wards picking up clean and dirty piles of debris. Clean piles are picked […] The post City: ‘Bear with us’ on debris pick-up appeared first on Daily Leader.
Wicker congratulates Brookhaven’s Smith, others accepted to military academies
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) issued a statement of congratulations to Brookhaven’s Bryce Smith and 15 other students who are enrolling in a United States Service Academy this fall. “These fine students represent the future of our military,” Wicker said. “The appointments are a testament to the students’ prior and future commitment to their communities and […] The post Wicker congratulates Brookhaven’s Smith, others accepted to military academies 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.
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