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Surveyors work on flooding issue near Lake Lincoln
HEUCKS RETREAT — Surveyors visited the area of Lake Lincoln and Lake Lincoln Road to address a flooding issue this month. Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes gave an update to the Board of Supervisors Monday morning. A landowner had complained the lake at Lake Lincoln State Park was responsible for flooding of a creek on […] The post Surveyors work on flooding issue near Lake Lincoln appeared first on Daily Leader.
Supervisors approve agreement to house city inmates
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County’s Board of Supervisors had little action to take outside of a few infrastructure updates and an agreement to house city inmates in the jail. Currently, Brookhaven pays $35 per day per city inmate. Supervisors approved an updated interlocal agreement to house city inmates in the county jail. Lincoln County Board Attorney […] The post Supervisors approve agreement to house city inmates appeared first on Daily Leader.
City, County officials discuss bid proposals with garbage companies
BROOKHAVEN — Time is ticking on a deadline for garbage collection bids and Arrow Disposal Services Inc.’s contract with Brookhaven and Lincoln County. Waste companies gathered Monday morning to meet about what the city and county were expecting in bid proposals. ADSI’s garbage collection contract will expire Sept. 30, 2024 for Lincoln County and Brookhaven. […] The post City, County officials discuss bid proposals with garbage companies appeared first on Daily Leader.
MSA student wins Congressional Art competition
The winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition is Theo Cooper, a senior at Mississippi School of the Arts in Brookhaven. His winning project was titled “Blue Sky Barn.” U.S. Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) made the announcement. “Theo is a great artist, and I am proud that his work will be displayed at the United […] The post MSA student wins Congressional Art competition appeared first on Daily Leader.
Flood watch lifted, power restored for many in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County is no longer under a flood watch but it is not out of the woods yet. National Weather Service warns there is still a risk of severe weather tonight into Saturday morning. Electricity was out for many in Lincoln County. Linemen crews worked to get power restored across the county and […] The post Flood watch lifted, power restored for many in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
🚧 Road Work Update: Striping on Six Mile Road, Copiah County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Mississippi. Local transportation authorities have announced ongoing road work related to striping at the location 6099 Six Mile Road, Copiah County, MS. This infrastructure maintenance work is vital for ensuring safe and clear road markings for all vehicle traffic. Commuters and residents of Copiah County are advised to exercise caution when travelling through this area and to plan for potential delays due to the road work. The local transportation department appreciates the community's patience and cooperation during this time to enable the successful completion of the striping work.
Lincoln County Jail docket: 2 charged with felony embezzlement
Lincoln County Jail docket, Monday-Tuesday, May 13-14, 2024: Tyteanna Jenkins, 10/19/2004, 1013 Byrd St., Wesson — arrested, charged with grand larceny, contempt of court, Justice Court warrant (probation violation), by Brookhaven Police Department. Jerry Nelson, 10/08/1966, 2138 Madison Road — arrested on probation violation, by BPD. Charles Chadwick Walker, 07/23/1969, 736 North Jackson St. Apt. […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: 2 charged with felony embezzlement appeared first on Daily Leader.
Severe storms loom, Lincoln County will be under flood watch
BROOKHAVEN — Forecasts show more storms could be on the way for Lincoln County. The news comes after a severe storm Monday spawned a pair of tornadoes in Lawrence County with downbursts of strong winds injuring one man and three homes were damaged in Lincoln County. An updated forecast from the National Weather Service in Jackson […] The post Severe storms loom, Lincoln County will be under flood watch appeared first on Daily Leader.
Gallery: Legislators, community grab breakfast
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi State legislators Jason Barrett, Vince Mangold and Becky Currie returned from a long and grinding 120 day legislative session. Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce held a legislative breakfast at Mitchells Thursday to wrap up the 2024 session and preview the 2025 session. BankPlus, King’s Daughter’s Medical Center and Dungan Engineering sponsored the […] The post Gallery: Legislators, community grab breakfast appeared first on Daily Leader.
Monday storm damages Lincoln County homes, injures Lawrence County man
BOGUE CHITTO — Strong winds and severe thunderstorms not only knocked out power to Lincoln County residents but also caused damage and flooding Monday morning. The Daily Leader received reports of damage in the southern part of Lincoln County and Lawrence County. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed three homes were damaged in Lincoln County […] The post Monday storm damages Lincoln County homes, injures Lawrence County man appeared first on Daily Leader.
Supervisors will meet earlier than normal next Monday
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Board of Supervisors confirmed they would meet earlier than normal next Monday for a regularly scheduled meeting. The meetings typically start at 9 a.m. but this one was moved to 8:30 a.m. Lincoln County Administrator Daniel Calcote, who will be on vacation next week, said the meeting needed to be moved […] The post Supervisors will meet earlier than normal next Monday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Estimated 2.4k Magnolia Electric customers without power in two counties
BROOKHAVEN — Magnolia Electric crews have made headway on restoring power to customers in Lincoln and Lawrence Counties but have further to go. Severe storms with strong winds knocked out power across the county but Magnolia Electric’s customer base was hit the hardest of all the power companies. Nearly 3,000 Magnolia Electric customers in Lincoln […] The post Estimated 2.4k Magnolia Electric customers without power in two counties appeared first on Daily Leader.
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