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Structure saved from suspected arson
BROOKHAVEN — A fire on Halbert Heights Road Sunday morning is under investigation for potential arson. Brookhaven Fire Department and Brookhaven Police Department responded to the call. Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins stated the fire was around 11:20 a.m. Sunday morning in a press release. Brookhaven Fire Chief Jeff Ainsworth said firefighters were able to […] The post Structure saved from suspected arson appeared first on Daily Leader.
Supervisors discuss courthouse buyout financing
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Board of Supervisors discussed at length options to buyout Brookhaven’s ownership of the courthouse in executive session Monday morning. The discussion came at the end of a regularly scheduled payroll and docket meeting. The City of Brookhaven and Lincoln County reached an agreement for a buyout of the Lincoln County courthouse […] The post Supervisors discuss courthouse buyout financing appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven High has new start time, new assistant principal
Brookhaven High School has welcomed a new assistant principal, and has adjusted its student instruction start time. Kelsey Gibson is the new assistant principal at BHS. She begins her fourth year with the district in the 2024-2025 academic year, having been an English teacher at BHS and an academic coach at Alexander Jr. High. Prior […] The post Brookhaven High has new start time, new assistant principal appeared first on Daily Leader.
Man wanted for alleged arson in Sunday fire
BROOKHAVEN — A fire on Halbert Heights Road Sunday morning is under investigation for potential arson. Brookhaven Fire Department and Brookhaven Police Department responded to the call. Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins stated the fire was around 11:20 a.m. Sunday morning in a press release. “Upon arrival and thorough subsequent investigation it was determined that […] The post Man wanted for alleged arson in Sunday fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
New mini-grants will equip community stewards
By Bonnie A. Coblentz MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE, Miss. — As communities realize the treasure they have in their water resources, many citizens and groups look for ways to preserve and improve the lakes, rivers and streams. Beth Baker, a specialist in natural resource conservation in agroecosystems with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said […] The post New mini-grants will equip community stewards appeared first on Daily Leader.
MSU Extension to offer Online Master Gardeners class
By Bonnie A. Coblentz MSU Extension Service VERONA — Gardeners who want to improve their own skills and give back to their communities can take advantage of an online training and certification opportunity this fall. Registration for the next class of Master Gardeners opens Aug. 13 and closes Sept. 12. Participants can begin their training […] The post MSU Extension to offer Online Master Gardeners class appeared first on Daily Leader.
Co-Lin announces PRESS P.A.W.S., new Quality Enhancement Plan
Copiah-Lincoln Community College will launch a new college wide Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) in August 2024. Press P.A.W.S, the new QEP, stands for Positively Advocating for Wolf Pack Success. Press P.A.W.S aims to increase student success by providing students with enhanced mental health support and services, empowering them through their social, physical, and emotional growth. […] The post Co-Lin announces PRESS P.A.W.S., new Quality Enhancement Plan appeared first on Daily Leader.
Friday rainfall keeps streak, record hopes alive
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County saw measurable rainfall Friday afternoon bringing the rain streak to nine consecutive days of rainfall. There is a chance the streak could continue and possibly set new records. The longest streak of measurable rainfall recorded in the National Weather Service Jackson area was in June 1983 with 13 straight days of […] The post Friday rainfall keeps streak, record hopes alive appeared first on Daily Leader.
Monticello’s Addie Carver is off to Hollywood for the 2024 Miss Teen USA pageant
Seventeen-year-old Addie Carver, Miss Mississippi Teen USA, is off to Hollywood, to compete in the national Miss Teen USA competition. Carver, a rising senior at Lawrence County High School, is the daughter of Dwayne and Kristi Carney, and the late Chuck Carver. She has danced at Showstoppers Studio of Dance in Brookhaven for 14 years, […] The post Monticello’s Addie Carver is off to Hollywood for the 2024 Miss Teen USA pageant appeared first on Daily Leader.
Tropical disturbance forecast in the next week
JACKSON — Forecasts by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration changed Friday afternoon. A new tropical disturbance is forecast to impact the Gulf of Mexico in the next week. The disturbance could develop near the Greater and Lesser Antilles in the Gulf of Mexico according to the National Hurricane Center. The Greater and Lesser Antilles […] The post Tropical disturbance forecast in the next week appeared first on Daily Leader.
Celebrate conservation with NDA gun blast, Mississippi’s former ‘Alligator Man,’ set to speak
BROOKHAVEN — The Southwest Mississippi Annual Gun Blast to celebrate conservation is less than a month away in Lincoln County. Former MDWFP “Alligator Man” Ricky Flynt will be this year’s guest speaker. Each year, the local chapter of the National Deer Association puts on the event as a fundraiser to aid local conservation efforts and […] The post Celebrate conservation with NDA gun blast, Mississippi’s former ‘Alligator Man,’ set to speak appeared first on Daily Leader.
Teen fugitive captured
SAN MARCOS, Tx — A 15-year-old teen fugitive was captured by the United States Marshals Service two states away Friday. Brookhaven Police Department reported the news Friday afternoon. Brookhaven Detective Tim Sanders said the fugitive Christian Collins, reportedly no relation to Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins, was found hiding at his mother’s apartment in San […] The post Teen fugitive captured appeared first on Daily Leader.
Hyde-Smith places public safety focus on new funding bill
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted public safety matters she worked to include in the FY2025 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations Bill, which received committee approval Thursday. Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee that approved the CJS Appropriations Bill on a 26-3 vote. The bill, which now awaits consideration by the […] The post Hyde-Smith places public safety focus on new funding bill appeared first on Daily Leader.
Photos wanted for Mississippi State’s ‘Bug fest,’ competition
By Robert Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE — Wildlife photographers of all ages and skill levels have a venue to showcase their camera eye in an insect photo competition. The Crosby Arboretum BugFest Photo Competition is accepting entries until Sept. 14 for photos of arthropods. These include centipedes, millipedes, insects, spiders and scorpions on […] The post Photos wanted for Mississippi State’s ‘Bug fest,’ competition appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi Public Service Commissioners warn utility customers of imposter scam
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers. A caller is impersonating a Public Service Commission employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into their account. On Thursday afternoon, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) received a phone call from a […] The post Mississippi Public Service Commissioners warn utility customers of imposter scam appeared first on Daily Leader.
National Weather Service still warns of flash flooding threat
BROOKHAVEN — The National Weather Service in Jackson warns southwest Mississippi the threat of flash flooding continues today. Flash flood threats have persisted for a week due to daily showers and thunderstorms and the potential for heavy rainfall. NWS Jackson warns of a slight threat of flash flooding in the event of localized heavy rainfall. […] The post National Weather Service still warns of flash flooding threat appeared first on Daily Leader.
What to watch: Friday’s Olympic TV schedule
PARIS — Wednesday was a rough day for Team USA. Rugby drew with France and was demolished by Fiji, arguably the “Alabama football,” of rugby sevens. Soccer lost 3-0 to France. Thursday, the US Women’s team beat Zambia 3-0 in soccer. Hopefully, Friday goes a lot smoother for Americans competing in France. The 2024 Paris […] The post What to watch: Friday’s Olympic TV schedule appeared first on Daily Leader.
Fire investigations continue, here is what to expect
BROOKHAVEN — Two July fires in Lincoln County are under investigation by the Mississippi’s State Fire Marshal Office. Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Rushing said they called the State Fire Marshal Office to assist with the investigation in a house fire on Old St. John Road on July 15. “We just wanted to see if there […] The post Fire investigations continue, here is what to expect appeared first on Daily Leader.
Missing Lincoln County teen found
NEW SIGHT — A day after Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office asked for help locating a lost juvenile the girl has returned home. Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Rushing confirmed the news Thursday afternoon. Leanisha Brown went missing Tuesday afternoon on Baldwin Loop in the New Sight Community of Lincoln County. Officials stated the girl had connections […] The post Missing Lincoln County teen found appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven High School has a new assistant principal, and a new start time
Brookhaven High School has welcomed a new assistant principal, and has adjusted its student instruction start time. Kelsey Gibson is the new assistant principal at BHS. She begins her fourth year with the district in the 2024-2025 academic year, having been an English teacher at BHS and an academic coach at Alexander Jr. High. Prior […] The post Brookhaven High School has a new assistant principal, and a new start time appeared first on Daily Leader.
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