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Showers, thunderstorms in afternoon forecast
BROOKHAVEN — It is hot Thursday morning but the heat will soon be replaced by showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Brookhaven until 7 p.m. due to heat indices reaching 99. The chance of rain Thursday is 90 percent. NWS Jackson forecasts showers possible before 2 p.m., showers and […] The post Showers, thunderstorms in afternoon forecast appeared first on Daily Leader.
Where does the flow go? Does the City have to provide utilities for annexed areas?
Brookhaven Aldermen heard concerns from a citizen Tuesday over what he called “taxation without representation.” “Seventeen years ago, without my consent, I was annexed into the City,” said Tony Laird, who lives on Hwy. 51 N. Laird says now he has property in the city limits, but no “say-so.” “I’ve received nothing except a high […] The post Where does the flow go? Does the City have to provide utilities for annexed areas? appeared first on Daily Leader.
Forest Spotlight: Planning for a prescribed fire
BUDE — A map with burn blocks marked out is tacked to a bulletin board in Trey Bolt’s office. He is the Fire Management Officer for the Homochitto National Forest. Bolt works in tandem with the HNF District Ranger Shaun Williamson, Mississippi Forestry Commission and local agencies to complete thousands of acres of prescribed fire each […] The post Forest Spotlight: Planning for a prescribed fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
Trail Life USA offers boy-focused, Christ-centered scouting program
A chapter of Trail Life USA has begun in Summit through New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered, boy-focused mentoring and discipleship program that partners with local churches to mold boys into self-confident, courageous men of high moral character who will be good citizens and effective leaders. While the Troop enjoys outdoor adventure, […] The post Trail Life USA offers boy-focused, Christ-centered scouting program appeared first on Daily Leader.
Wildflowers brighten morning
BROOKHAVEN — Wildflowers continue to bring color to the Lincoln County landscape. You might have to wake up early to see some of the active bright flowers. One of those is the Littlebell, a member of the morning glories family. Morning glories blossom in the early Morning. Littlebells are native to the southeastern United States […] The post Wildflowers brighten morning appeared first on Daily Leader.
High rain chances this weekend
BROOKHAVEN — Heat will continue Thursday but eventually cooler weather will come as chances of rain increase into the weekend. Brookhaven was under a heat advisory Wednesday and could be under one Thursday. High temperatures Wednesday and Thursday could reach 95 and 91 respectively with a decent chance of rain the humidity could spike heat […] The post High rain chances this weekend appeared first on Daily Leader.
Former Shipps Flower Shop starting to transform
BROOKHAVEN — The former Shipps Flower Shop is seeing some major work done to the exterior. Residents may have noticed a change to the front of the shop at 609 US51 S in Brookhaven. Last year, a banner was displayed outside the business stating intentions to open Roadside BBQ/Wine and Spirits. The building is now […] The post Former Shipps Flower Shop starting to transform appeared first on Daily Leader.
Wicker congratulates Brookhaven’s Smith, others accepted to military academies
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) issued a statement of congratulations to Brookhaven’s Bryce Smith and 15 other students who are enrolling in a United States Service Academy this fall. “These fine students represent the future of our military,” Wicker said. “The appointments are a testament to the students’ prior and future commitment to their communities and […] The post Wicker congratulates Brookhaven’s Smith, others accepted to military academies appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Jail docket: Wesson man charged with felony possession of drugs
Lincoln County Jail docket, Thursday-Tuesday, July 11-14, 2024: Marla D. Duck, 03/01/1988, 644 Watts Lane — arrested on city warrant x2, by Brookhaven Police Department. Christopher Lee Case, 11/24/1993, 989 Mallalieu Drive SE Lot 35 — arrested, charged with aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon, by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Donald Campbell Jr., 10/31/1971, […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: Wesson man charged with felony possession of drugs appeared first on Daily Leader.
Search for 14-year-old fugitive continues
BROOKHAVEN — Police Chief Kenny Collins said the United States Marshal Service is assisting in the search for a 14-year-old suspect who shot and killed a 23-year-old man in June. Brookhaven Police Department initially gave the family time to turn the suspect in. United States Marshal Service confirmed they were assisting Brookhaven Police Department with […] The post Search for 14-year-old fugitive continues appeared first on Daily Leader.
Longleaf one reason to burn
BROOKHAVEN — Part of the United States Forest Service mission in Mississippi is to transition the forestland from loblolly pines to longleaf pines. It is one of several reasons the Homochitto National Forest burns. Homochitto District Fire Management Officer Trey Bolt said the areas longleaf is found in is typically on ridge tops with grasses. […] The post Longleaf one reason to burn appeared first on Daily Leader.
Caterpillar, fungus target drought-stressed trees
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service RAYMOND — The consequences of last year’s significant drought continue to appear in trees all over Mississippi. Landowners in Central Mississippi have recently reported damage from variable oakleaf caterpillars and hypoxylon canker, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The combination of the caterpillars and hypoxylon canker has been observed […] The post Caterpillar, fungus target drought-stressed trees appeared first on Daily Leader.
Local lottery players win prizes
In the last week, Brookhaven residents have won some nice prizes from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported a Brookhaven man won $1,000 from Blue Sky #404 in Brookhaven on a $20 scratch off ticket. A Brookhaven woman won $1,000 from C Store in Brookhaven on a 20$ scratch off A separate […] The post Local lottery players win prizes appeared first on Daily Leader.
Co-Lin president appointed to Commission on Colleges board
Dr. Dewayne Middleton, President of Copiah-Lincoln Community College, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Middleton will serve as a member of the Mississippi Delegation of the Board of Trustees. The 77-member Board represents approximately 800 SACSCOC-accredited institutions and is responsible for […] The post Co-Lin president appointed to Commission on Colleges board appeared first on Daily Leader.
Supervisors hear annual report from Co-Lin Community College
BROOKHAVEN — Co-Lin Community College President Dewayne Middleton gave a report on his first year as president to the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors Monday morning. He gave a similar report and update on the college last year at the start of his new job. Middleton thanked the Board for their support of the community […] The post Supervisors hear annual report from Co-Lin Community College appeared first on Daily Leader.
Sizzling heat in Wednesday forecast
BROOKHAVEN — A cool break is coming later this week as chances of rain increase into the weekend. Until then, conditions outside will be sizzling hot and steamy. Brookhaven is under a heat advisory Tuesday afternoon and could be under one Wednesday. High temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday could reach 96 with a decent chance of […] The post Sizzling heat in Wednesday forecast appeared first on Daily Leader.
Firefighters protect home in Monday fire
BOGUE CHITTO — Volunteer Firefighters from Lincoln and Pike Counties protected a home from a nearby carport fire Monday afternoon. No one was injured in the fire on US51 South. Bogue Chitto, Hog Chain and Summit Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the call. Bogue Chitto VFD Chief Blake Wallace said two cars were fully engulfed […] The post Firefighters protect home in Monday fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
MALTB recovers stolen hay equipment in Copiah County
The Mississippi Agricultural & Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) recovered a hay baler and hay cutter in Copiah County that was reported stolen in Lincoln County. On June 22, a 435 John Deere hay baler and a Kuhn hay cutter were reported stolen to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. A Kubota five-wheel hay rake was reported […] The post MALTB recovers stolen hay equipment in Copiah County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mother uses tragic loss to make positive difference
BROOKHAVEN — Falana McDaniel turned the tragic death of her son Mikeil McDaniel into an opportunity to make a positive difference. Her charity Mikeil D’s Hope Foundation was started to support the education of K-12 students. One of her programs is the Adopt-A-School program which provides necessary learning materials to support students who may not […] The post Mother uses tragic loss to make positive difference appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County house fire 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 is under investigation. Firefighters were initially dispatched around 1 a.m. to 1322 Old St. John Road. A smoke column and glow could […] The post Lincoln County house fire under investigation appeared first on Daily Leader.
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