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Brookhaven, Lincoln, Lawrence county schools to close Wednesday
Brookhaven City Schools, Lincoln County Schools, Brookhaven Academy and Lawrence County Schools have announced their campuses will be closed on Wednesday due to the threat of severe weather. “In response to the forecasted severe weather threat at level 4 in our area, all schools and offices in the Lincoln County School District will be closed,” […] The post Brookhaven, Lincoln, Lawrence county schools to close Wednesday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Forest Service burning south of Bude
BUDE — A prescribed fire is in progress on the Homochitto National Forest south of Bude in Franklin County Thursday. United States Forest Service is tasked with conducting prescribed fires for hazarouds fuel load reduction and habitat improvement. According to the USFS Prescribed burn tracker, the planned area is to the west of US98 and […] The post Forest Service burning south of Bude appeared first on Daily Leader.
School cafeterias pass health inspections
BROOKHAVEN — School cafeterias in Lincoln County and Brookhaven School Districts passed with flying colors this past week. The Mississippi Department of Health publishes local restaurant inspections on an online database. Eight schools passed their respective health inspections. West Lincoln Attendance Center earned an “A” rating for the 18th straight time since 2013, the first […] The post School cafeterias pass health inspections appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County placed under flood watch Wednesday
BROOKHAVEN — National Weather Service in Jackson issued a flood watch for Lincoln County starting Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. Areas along the Pearl River in Lawrence County are under a flood warning starting Thursday according to the National Weather Service. A multi-day rain event could dump anywhere between 4 to eight inches of rain […] The post Lincoln County placed under flood watch Wednesday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Tornado watch issued for Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County is now under a tornado watch. The National Weather Service issued the watch at 6:50 p.m. Monday night. According to the NWS in Jackson, the watch is issued for Lincoln Franklin, Lawrence, Copiah, Pike, Amite, Jefferson, Claiborne, Adams and Wilkinson Counties until 2 a.m. Tuesday. A wind advisory is also in […] The post Tornado watch issued for Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County safe room now open
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Emegerancy Management Agency Director Chris Reid said the safe room is now open. A tornado watch is in effect tonight for the area until 2 a.m. Tuesday. Lincoln County’s safe room is located at 1154 Beltline Drive Brookhaven. Brookhaven-Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency announced the shelter was open until severe weather […] The post Lincoln County safe room now open appeared first on Daily Leader.
Storm update: downed power lines, trees spark fires in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency Director Chris Reid said the initial damage from strong winds Monday have been downed trees and power lines. Already, fire departments have responded to a couple of small fires caused by the downed power lines. Reid said one of those fires was along US84 East and several Volunteer […] The post Storm update: downed power lines, trees spark fires in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Fire danger conditions upgraded for Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — The National Weather Service warns Lincoln County and other surrounding counties in southwest Mississippi are under increased fire danger Thursday. The threat is limited but anyone attempting to burn should proceed with caution. NWS Jackson advises anyone who is attempting open burning should use extra caution. Low humidity and gusty winds raised the […] The post Fire danger conditions upgraded for Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Downed tree takes out power in Lincoln County
BOGUE CHITTO — It did not take long for strong gusty winds to cause problems in Lincoln County Monday morning. A tree reportedly fell on a power line in Bogue Chitto knocking out power to Magnolia Electric customers. Magnolia Electric reported 59 customers were without power at 12:45 p.m.. Further to the south, 140 Magnolia […] The post Downed tree takes out power in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County event venue applies for liquor license
FAIR RIVER — The Hideaway at Reeds Estate is known for its use as an event venue for weddings and banquets in Lincoln County. It might be soon known for having a liquor license. A public notice written by owner Bernard Reed states the members of Hideaway at Reeds Estate intend to apply for a […] The post Lincoln County event venue applies for liquor license appeared first on Daily Leader.
Disturbance promotes diversity
LOYD STAR — Spring is a great time to hunt turkeys, manage habitat and enjoy the fruit of previous management work. Lincoln County is greening up as trees start to develop young leaves, clovers begin to flourish and wildflowers polka dot the landscape with a wide spectrum of bright colors. Disturbance can help promote a […] The post Disturbance promotes diversity appeared first on Daily Leader.
Women’s History Month: Honoring Lincoln County’s 1st female Chancery Clerk
March is National Women’s History Month. Established by Congress in 1987, an annual Presidential Proclamation each year honors the extraordinary achievements of American women. In Lincoln County, one of those women who has achieved the extraordinary is Chancery Clerk Alisha McGehee. In August 1997, McGehee was hired by then-Chancery Clerk J. Ronny Smith, and worked […] The post Women’s History Month: Honoring Lincoln County’s 1st female Chancery Clerk appeared first on Daily Leader.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Lincoln County, Jefferson County, Franklin County and Copiah County Monday night. National Weather Service in Jackson issued the warning. A severe thunderstorm with 60 mph wind gusts was located over New Hope just north of Meadville moving east. The storm threat is radar indicated and […] The post Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Dates planned for “Keep Lincoln County Beautiful,” campaign
BROOKHAVEN — Residents of Lincoln County will have five dates in late spring to take trash by the transfer station in Brookhaven. Lincoln County Administrator Daniel Calcote passed out a flier at Monday’s board of supervisors meeting for the “Keep Lincoln County Beautiful,” Campaign. In previous years, the campaign was held in each district with […] The post Dates planned for “Keep Lincoln County Beautiful,” campaign appeared first on Daily Leader.
Supervisors approve fire truck acquisition program application for volunteer department
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Board of Supervisors voted in support of a new application for the fire truck acquisition assistance program Monday. The application would be entered for Loyd Star Volunteer Fire Department. Last year the board of supervisors voted to allow Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency Director Chris Reid to put in an application […] The post Supervisors approve fire truck acquisition program application for volunteer department appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County stays on budgetary track
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Administrator Daniel Calcote reported the county was staying on track to meet its budget. His report came during a regularly scheduled board of supervisors meeting Monday. Calcote reported Lincoln County collected 56.4 percent of the projected annual revenue five months into the fiscal year. “We are on track and should have […] The post Lincoln County stays on budgetary track appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi county has been waiting two years for state to fix breathalyzer. Process to charge DUI in county can take up to six weeks as a result.
The process of charging someone with a DUI in one Mississippi county takes up to six weeks because the State has not fixed or replaced the county’s only breathalyzer machine, officials say. The Brookhaven Daily Leader reports that every time an agency makes a DUI arrest in Lincon County,...
Senate passes bill to raise minimum for purchase orders
JACKSON — A bill to raise the minimum required for purchase orders from $2,500 to $5,000 passed out of the senate Thursday. The news comes after the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the minimum amount required to enter a purchase order Wednesday. The vote made at a regularly scheduled docket meeting moves […] The post Senate passes bill to raise minimum for purchase orders appeared first on Daily Leader.
Remains found in Caseyville yet to be identified
BROOKHAVEN — Readers continue to ask if human remains found by a hunter near Caseyville in northwest Lincoln County on Nov. 25, 2023 have been identified yet. Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Rushing said he hates to tell people there is no update. Rushing said the sheriff’s office continues to wait for results from the Mississippi […] The post Remains found in Caseyville yet to be identified appeared first on Daily Leader.
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