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Brookhaven Animal Rescue League: Time to ‘Empty the Shelters’
From now until May 15, Brookhaven Animal Rescue League is participating in the national adoption event “Empty the Shelters,” sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation. During this time, select dog and cat adoption fees will be discounted to $50 for dogs and $35 for cats. Some exclusions will apply. All adoptions include age-appropriate vaccinations, spay […] The post Brookhaven Animal Rescue League: Time to ‘Empty the Shelters’ appeared first on Daily Leader.
Library will host fun summer reading opportunities
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln, Lawrence, Franklin Regional Library will host a variety of fun summer activities for children this year. Children’s Librarian Patty Shelton said they will have a summer reading program and a summer library in June. Registration for a free summer reading program “Adventures Begin at Your Library,” opens on May 6 and closes […] The post Library will host fun summer reading opportunities appeared first on Daily Leader.
McComb restaurant featured in US Catfish trail
MCCOMB — A restaurant in McComb is featured in the US Catfish Trail from New Orleans to Nashville. People can get involved in the experience by sharing pictures with the #USCatfishTrail. Mr. Whiskers, located at 5196 MS-48 in McComb, is one of several stops from New Orleans to Nashville on the US Catfish Trail. It […] The post McComb restaurant featured in US Catfish trail appeared first on Daily Leader.
Cicadas from Brood XIX emerge in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Maps from Mississippi State University Extension Service did not show Lincoln County as one of 17 counties to expect cicadas from the Brood XIX. Lincoln County Extension Service reported some of the Brood XIX have emerged in Lincoln County today. Information published this spring stated the special periodical cicadas would appear in 17 […] The post Cicadas from Brood XIX emerge in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Leave a lasting legacy at the Brookhaven Little Theatre
BROOKHAVEN — A renovation project is set to start this summer for the Brookhaven Little Theatre. Even better, Brookhavenites can leave a lasting legacy at the theater. BLT reports the new project will include new theater seating, new flooring, new pain and upgrades to the sound and lighting system. Once completed, the new renovations will mark […] The post Leave a lasting legacy at the Brookhaven Little Theatre appeared first on Daily Leader.
Batesville student wins awards at Scholastic Art Competition
The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) Visual Arts students recently received 99 awards in the prestigious 2024 Regional Scholastic Art Competition hosted by The Mississippi Museum of Art. Neon Camp, a senior from Batesville won 2 Gold Keys and 2 Honorable Mentions. American Visions and Gold Key award winners will be on display at […] The post Batesville student wins awards at Scholastic Art Competition appeared first on The Panolian.
Brookhaven Little Theatre will put on beautiful, magical ‘Cinderella’ performance
BROOKHAVEN — “Cinderella,” takes center stage Thursday evening at the Brookhaven Little Theatre. It is a story so well known and the theater is excited to put on the Broadway version of the show. Steven McMorris said most people are likely familiar with the Disney version of the Cinderella story. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s version incorporates […] The post Brookhaven Little Theatre will put on beautiful, magical ‘Cinderella’ performance appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ole Brook Wind Symphony has venue change for spring concert
The Ole Brook Wind Symphony will soon present its spring concerts. The performances will be Tuesday, April 23, 7 p.m. at Easthaven Baptist Church in Brookhaven, and Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m. at the Palace Theater, 111 Main St. in McComb. The April 30 performance was originally scheduled for State Street Theater in McComb. That […] The post Ole Brook Wind Symphony has venue change for spring concert appeared first on Daily Leader.
MSA presents Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona
The Mississippi School of the Arts will present The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare in the Enochs Theatre on MSA campus Thursday-Saturday, April 18, 19, and 20, 2024 at 7 p.m. nightly. A story of love, fickleness, rivalry, and disguises, this play is one of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies. Come join our two main couples, […] The post MSA presents Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona appeared first on Daily Leader.
Local restaurant earns 20th-straight ‘A’ rating
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health issued “A” ratings for a dozen restaurants, schools and other establishments in Brookhaven last week. Health inspections are published on an online database and show one local restaurant has 20 straight “A” ratings. Poppa’s Fish House, located at 204 US51 North, earned its 20th-straight “A” rating since 2012. Burger […] The post Local restaurant earns 20th-straight ‘A’ rating appeared first on Daily Leader.
Rich Valley Eats cuts ribbon on healthy new business
Rich Valley Eats, owned by Tiara Robinson Stewart of Brookhaven, celebrated its grand opening Monday with a ribbon cutting. Rich Valley Eats is located at 230 South First St., Ste. F, and currently offers healthy juices and smoothies, with an expanded menu to be introduced in coming weeks. Stewart is a graduate of Brookhaven High […] The post Rich Valley Eats cuts ribbon on healthy new business appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ward 6 announces Yard of the Month
The colonial-style home at 1677 New Sight Drive NE has been recognized as Ward 6 Yard of the Month for March. The uniquely-kept lawn is owned by Jackie and Joyce Williams. It show-cases bright greenery and evergreen foliage that blooms beautifully throughout the year from season to season. A variety of box cut shrubs enhance […] The post Ward 6 announces Yard of the Month appeared first on Daily Leader.
ALDI plans to open in Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN — A new grocery store will come to Brookhaven on the heels of Save-A-Lot announcing its plans to close. The breaking business news is one of several stories to spawn out of 601 Sports moving to the old Rite-Aid building. Readers asked about rumors concerning Save-A-Lot closing and if Aldi’s would open. Save-A-Lot’s corporate […] The post ALDI plans to open in Brookhaven appeared first on Daily Leader.
Sign points to Save-A-Lot closing
BROOKHAVEN — A new sign on display at the Brookhaven Save-A-Lot announced the store will close and have discounted products this month. It is of note that Save-A-Lot corporate office has not provided any official comment on the closing of the Brookhaven store. According to a sign posted at the Save-A-Lot, located at 840 Brookway […] The post Sign points to Save-A-Lot closing appeared first on Daily Leader.
‘In love with this’: Former lawman returns to life of music
In spring 2021, Mike Campbell spent many of his days at the Lincoln County/ Brookhaven Government Complex, dressed in his Sheriff’s Deputy uniform and keeping the public and government employees safe. In the evenings, he was busy converting his workshop into a private recording studio, complete with drum kit, keyboard, bass guitar, and multiple acoustic […] The post ‘In love with this’: Former lawman returns to life of music appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven restaurant will close, ‘It is bittersweet,’ owner says
BROOKHAVEN — May 17 will mark three years of Adele’s on the Boulevard being open. It will be the last anniversary celebrated by the restaurant. A statement from the business on Facebook said they will start a new chapter two months from now. The new chapter will start outside of the food industry, the post […] The post Brookhaven restaurant will close, ‘It is bittersweet,’ owner says appeared first on Daily Leader.
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