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Ragweed is great for deer
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County residents may start to notice more and more ragweed growing in disturbed areas. The plant is a great protein source for deer as they enter a crucial time of the year. Mississippi’s white-tailed deer population faces two high stress periods. The first is in late summer when plants start to lose […] The post Ragweed is great for deer appeared first on Daily Leader.
Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns and he endorses Harris
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to […] The post Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns and he endorses Harris appeared first on Daily Leader.
Fire work continues in summer
BUDE — Conditions from late June to September are usually not conducive to prescribed fires. Temperatures are hot, humidity is often high, fuel is green and low winds make it hard for fire to carry. Homochitto National Forest Fire Management Officer Trey Bolt said they spend the dog days of summer carrying out other work. […] The post Fire work continues in summer appeared first on Daily Leader.
Teenage shooting suspect turns himself in
BROOKHAVEN — Teenage suspect LaDamian Dewanqez White of Brookhaven turned himself in to Brookhaven Police Department around 5 p.m. Friday. White shot and severely injured two females in an incident Wednesay. Brookhaven Police Department Detective Tim Sanders said White is charged with five counts of aggravated assault, one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle, […] The post Teenage shooting suspect turns himself in appeared first on Daily Leader.
Old St. John House fire remains 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 remains under investigation by Lincoln County and Mississippi’s State Fire Marshal Office. Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Rushing said they called the State […] The post Old St. John House fire remains under investigation appeared first on Daily Leader.
Miss still missing: BARL continues search for adopted dog
Brookhaven Animal Rescue League still needs the public’s help to locate a former BARL dog that went missing recently. “Miss” is a very shy mixed-breed dog, white in color with faint spots, weighing around 37 pounds. She went missing sometime during the July 4th holiday weekend on Weeks Lane off Hwy. 550 and Dunn Ratcliff […] The post Miss still missing: BARL continues search for adopted dog appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven women win $3,500
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported two new lottery winners. The women are from Brookhaven. One woman won $1,000 on a $3 scratch off ticket purchased from A One Stop #12 in Brookhaven. She was one word shy of winning $30,000. The other woman won $2,500 on a cash pop ticket bought from B-Kwik #1 […] The post Brookhaven women win $3,500 appeared first on Daily Leader.
Bank of Brookhaven safe from global IT issues
BROOKHAVEN — Major IT issues for banks, airliners and private businesses caused by a problem with cybersecurity company CrowdStrike have not hurt the Bank of Brookhaven. Bank President Shannon Aker said they do not have any issues Friday afternoon. NBC News reported Delta, United and American Airlines had to ground flights due to IT issues […] The post Bank of Brookhaven safe from global IT issues appeared first on Daily Leader.
Flash flooding possible, National Weather Service warns
BROOKHAVEN — Heavy localized rainfall Friday and Saturday could cause flash flooding in southwest Mississippi including Brookhaven and Lincoln County. The National Weather Service issued a statement about the threat Friday morning. According to NWS Jackson, 3-4 inches of rainfall Friday and Saturday, with locally higher amounts, could cause flash flooding. The threat is considered […] The post Flash flooding possible, National Weather Service warns appeared first on Daily Leader.
Heavy rain falls in Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN — It is raining and it is pouring in downtown Brookhaven Friday morning. Chances of rain are high going into the weekend and could persist for several days. Forecasted chances of rain comes at the perfect time. According to the United States Drought Monitor in Lincoln, Nebraska, Lincoln County and other counties in central […] The post Heavy rain falls in Brookhaven appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Jail docket: 2 charged with intent to distribute controlled substances
CORRECTION: The arrest reports for Saturday, July 13, showed a Mark Anthony Dickerson, age 44, of North Jackson Street arrested and charged with simple assault domestic violence, disorderly conduct/disobeying lawful order, and resisting or obstructing arrest. The information submitted was incorrect. The individual arrested was Mark Adam Dickerson, age 47, of East Lincoln Road. […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: 2 charged with intent to distribute controlled substances appeared first on Daily Leader.
State Board Ends Assessment Contract with NWEA Due to Preliminary Reporting Error
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to terminate its contract with NWEA to administer the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics for grades 3-8, Algebra I and English II in the 2024-25 school year and award an emergency contract to Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) to administer […] The post State Board Ends Assessment Contract with NWEA Due to Preliminary Reporting Error appeared first on Daily Leader.
Forest Service shares dead tree information with neighbors
The National Forests in Mississippi is advising adjacent landowners with concerns about dead trees on the Forest Service falling onto their land to contact the local district ranger office. In 2023, the National Forests in Mississippi, like the rest of the state, experienced severe wide-spread pine mortality. This event was caused by a combination of […] The post Forest Service shares dead tree information with neighbors appeared first on Daily Leader.
Officials release photos of teenage shooting suspect
BROOKHAVEN — A teenage suspect is wanted in connection to a shooting which injured two females Wednesday. Brookhaven Police Department officials released photos of the suspect Thursday afternoon. Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins issued a press release about the shooting. Officers responded to a shots fired call at 8:30 p.m Wednesday on Ozark Lane. A […] The post Officials release photos of teenage shooting suspect appeared first on Daily Leader.
Police searching for 16-year-old wanted in Wednesday shooting
BROOKHAVEN — A teenage suspect is wanted in connection to a shooting which injured two females Wednesday. Brookhaven Police Department warns the public the suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins issued a press release about the shooting. Officers responded to a shots fired call at 8:30 p.m Wednesday on Ozark […] The post Police searching for 16-year-old wanted in Wednesday shooting appeared first on Daily Leader.
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.
Local resturants pass health inspections
BROOKHAVEN — Three local restaurants passed recent health inspections. The Mississippi Department of Health reported the passing grades in an online database. Enterprise Drive In, located at 1643 MS-583, earned an “A” rating for the first time under new ownership. It will reopen on July 24 and be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. […] The post Local resturants pass health inspections appeared first on Daily Leader.
Don’t forget, visit the Brookhaven Farmers Market Friday
BROOKHAVEN — The Brookhaven Farmers Market will set up shop in downtown Brookhaven Friday morning. Early birds will have a chance to purchase fresh produce and other local items. Jeffery Threlfall will perform on the stage in Railroad Park at 299 Whitworth Avenue. Readers may recall he sang at the Ag Days Farmers Market held at […] The post Don’t forget, visit the Brookhaven Farmers Market Friday appeared first on Daily Leader.
What a melon! 4th-graders to weigh-in summer melons at Exchange Club Fair
The Fourth-Grade Watermelon Weigh-In, sponsored by the Lincoln County Master Gardeners, will be Saturday, Aug. 3, 6-8 p.m. at the Brookhaven Exchange Club Fair. Area fourth-grade students were given Congo melon seeds in the spring by the Master Gardeners. Every student who brings his or her melon to be weighed will receive a free armband […] The post What a melon! 4th-graders to weigh-in summer melons at Exchange Club Fair 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.
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