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County engineer updates board on school signs, drainage issues
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes updated the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors on school traffic control signs and infrastructure projects Wednesday morning. Supervisors met for a regularly scheduled docket meeting and got an early engineering report. Holmes said he spoke with Mark Thomas at Mississippi Department of Transportation about school traffic control lights. […] The post County engineer updates board on school signs, drainage issues appeared first on Daily Leader.
Who won at the Primaries? For most races, the answers are simple
Although official results will not be available for several days, it was not difficult to see who won the majority of races in the Mississippi Presidential Primary Election Tuesday in Lincoln County. On the Democratic ticket, President Joe Biden was the only option for the office, just as Donald Trump was the only Republican option. […] The post Who won at the Primaries? For most races, the answers are simple appeared first on Daily Leader.
The Old Koke Plant honors Teachers of the Year in Brookhaven schools
The Old Koke Plant in Brookhaven recently honored the Teacher of the Year at each of the schools in the Brookhaven and Lincoln County school districts, as well as Brookhaven Academy. Each teacher was presented with a gift certificate to the store, presented by co-owner Jameson Powell and manager Cathy Pigott. The post The Old Koke Plant honors Teachers of the Year in Brookhaven schools appeared first on Daily Leader.
Alderman presents enhanced firearm carry training course
An Enhanced Carry Training Event on firearms was hosted at the Lincoln County Civil Defense Building Feb. 24. Organized by Brookhaven Ward 6 Alderman Andre’ Spiller, the event drew a diverse group of participants to engage in discussions on self-defense, legal aspects of firearm ownership, and responsible gun handling practices. The comprehensive program was presented […] The post Alderman presents enhanced firearm carry training course appeared first on Daily Leader.
Five counties to participate in Aspire Mississippi 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) and Mississippi State University’s (MSU) Stennis Institute launched the 2024 cohort of Aspire Mississippi. Aspire Mississippi is a statewide program designed to provide skills, knowledge and training to participating communities. Classes have been held since the program’s inception in 2016. This year, teams from Copiah, Franklin, […]
Lincoln County at slight risk of severe storms Friday
BROOKHAVEN — Isolated severe storms moved through Lincoln County Tuesday morning and more storms are expected again Friday. The National Weather Service in Jackson warns of severe storms and flash flooding potential Friday. According to the NWS, Lincoln County is at a slight risk of severe storms with damaging wind gusts reaching 60 mph, hail […] The post Lincoln County at slight risk of severe storms Friday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Local legislators reach deadline day, here is how many bills died in committee
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Legislature reached its first major deadline day Tuesday. Committees had to report general bills or constitutional amendments originating in their own house or the bills died. Lincoln County Rep. Becky Currie had 45 bills die in committee out of 58 pieces of legislation. Four of her bills made it to the senate […] The post Local legislators reach deadline day, here is how many bills died in committee appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County under severe thunderstorm warning
BROOKHAVEN — Birds are singing, squirrels are barking and a light mist has descended on this Tuesday morning. National Weather Service warns the day could get a little ugly with a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 10 a.m. in Lincoln County. Isolated severe storms are forecast the rest of today. The current severe thunderstorm […] The post Lincoln County under severe thunderstorm warning appeared first on Daily Leader.
ADSI implementing measures to improve service
BROOKHAVEN — Arrow Disposal Service Incorporated CEO Richard Urrutia promised Lincoln County Supervisors measures to ensure better service in December 2023. The measures are being implemented to fix service issues. ADSI area manager Charles Lungrin told the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors that having cameras and tablets on the trucks is becoming a reality during […] The post ADSI implementing measures to improve service appeared first on Daily Leader.
County discusses options for spring clean up days
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County’s annual spring cleanup is coming up. Lincoln County Administrator Daniel Calcote said the initiative was started by the Keep America Beautiful Organization. Calcote said the county has handled the clean up with different methods in previous years. He told the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors they have two options for spring […] The post County discusses options for spring clean up days appeared first on Daily Leader.
County increases minimum for purchase orders to match state
BROOKHAVEN — 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 county minimum to match the state minimum. Until the vote, Lincoln County supervisors had to get a purchase order for any expense greater than […] The post County increases minimum for purchase orders to match state appeared first on Daily Leader.
Wallace named Bogue Chitto assistant principal
The Lincoln County School District has named Bogue Chitto Attendance Center teacher Chase Wallace as assistant principal for the 2024-2025 school year. “Mr. Wallace has done an outstanding job in every role he has held, and we believe he will continue that tradition as assistant principal,” said District Superintendent Dr. David Martin. Wallace is a […] The post Wallace named Bogue Chitto assistant principal appeared first on Daily Leader.
Remember to VOTE — Presidential Primary Election Day is Tuesday
Mississippi’s Presidential Primary Election Day is tomorrow — Tuesday, March 12. The ballot includes the offices of president, U.S. Senate and U.S. Representative. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. By law, any voter in line to vote at 7 p.m. is entitled to cast a ballot. The final day to […] The post Remember to VOTE — Presidential Primary Election Day is Tuesday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Primary Election poll workers needed in Lincoln County
Lincoln County needs more poll workers for the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, March 12. Lincoln County Circuit Clerk Dustin Bairfield said approximately 30 more individuals are needed. Poll worker pay is $145, and $165 for managers who pick up the precinct box and bring it in on election night. Anyone who is interested should […] The post Primary Election poll workers needed in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Volunteer firefighters contain grass fire
HOG CHAIN — Firefighters with East Lincoln, Hog Chain and Heucks Retreat Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a grass fire south of US84 in Lincoln County Tuesday. Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency Director Chris Reid said the fire was on Greenwood Lane and was contained to 2 acres. The grass fire burned on Greenwood […] The post Lincoln County Volunteer firefighters contain grass fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
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