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Lincoln County Jail docket: 3 arrested on domestic violence charges
Lincoln County Jail docket, Monday-Wednesday, July 8-10, 2024: Lakin Christopher Wallace, 04/15/1999, 1397 Hilltop Lane — arrested, charged with felony possession of controlled substance, trespassing, by Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Justin Shane Cooper, 09/24/1977, 11901 Magnolia Progress Road, Magnolia — arrested, charged with felony possession of controlled substance, Justice Court warrant (probation violation), […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: 3 arrested on domestic violence charges appeared first on Daily Leader.
Perry joins Co-Lin staff as Sports Information Coordinator
Bryce Perry has been named Sports Information Coordinator at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. A native of Byram, Perry graduated from Terry High School and then continued his academic and athletic career at Jones College where he was a member of the 2014 NJCAA National Championship Men’s Basketball team. After graduating from Jones, Perry transferred to Mississippi […] The post Perry joins Co-Lin staff as Sports Information Coordinator appeared first on Daily Leader.
DIRECTV: ‘Salesman’ not affiliated with media provider
DIRECTV says door-to-door salesman in the area is not affiliated with the company. In Lincoln and Copiah counties in recent weeks, one or more individuals have knocked on doors saying they are third-party salesmen for DIRECTV. This week, a spokesperson for DIRECTV issued the following response to a consumer inquiry on the issue: “This individual […] The post DIRECTV: ‘Salesman’ not affiliated with media provider appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven Schools Superintendent named to state board of directors
Dr. Rod Henderson, Brookhaven School District superintendent, has been elected to the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents’ board of directors. MASS recently approved a. new slate of leaders during its summer convention. In its 55th year, MASS is a nationally-recognized coalition that provides training and mentoring programs for educators throughout Mississippi while advocating for improved […] The post Brookhaven Schools Superintendent named to state board of directors appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven native Dixon completes Graduate School of Banking
Brookhaven native Mason Dixon is among the 152 bankers to receive graduation diplomas recently from the Louisiana State University’s Graduate School of Banking. Dixon is vice president of Trustmark National Bank in Jackson. During the three summer sessions of the GSB, students receive 180 hours of classroom instruction, planned evening study, and final examinations. The […] The post Brookhaven native Dixon completes Graduate School of Banking appeared first on Daily Leader.
CAPTURED: 2 armed and dangerous jail escapees found in abandoned home
Two murder suspects who escaped Friday from Claiborne County Jail have been located and taken back into custody. Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and 18-year-old Dezarrious Johnson were found in an abandoned home around noon Saturday following a 33-hour manhunt, according to Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey. Claiborne County Sheriff Edward Goods said both suspects were caught […] The post CAPTURED: 2 armed and dangerous jail escapees found in abandoned home appeared first on Daily Leader.
Deadly Pike County wreck 1 of 4 Independence Day holiday fatal crashes
A deadly wreck in Pike County Saturday was one of four fatal crashes responded to by the Mississippi Highway Patrol over the 2024 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period. The Thursday-Sunday period saw MHP issue a total of 6,474 citations, make 149 arrests for impaired driving, and cite 876 motorists for occupant restraint violations. In 2023, […] The post Deadly Pike County wreck 1 of 4 Independence Day holiday fatal crashes appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi Highway Patrol to host job fair
Any Mississippi Highway Patrol recruiter will say that being a Trooper is “more than a job. It’s a calling.” On Saturday, July 13, MHP Troop M, 160 Hwy. 84 E in Brookhaven, will host a job fair beginning at 9 a.m. To learn more about what it means to be a Trooper, ask questions, discuss […] The post Mississippi Highway Patrol to host job fair appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Jail docket: Multiple arrests made for DUI, shoplifting
Lincoln County Jail docket, Thursday-Sunday, July 4-7, 2024: Tommy James Braxton III, 01/29/1977, 307 Amite Road — arrested, charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana, false statement of identity, Mississippi Department of Corrections warrant, by Brookhaven Police Department. Tyler M. Halterman, 02/13/1988, homeless — arrested, charged with disorderly conduct/disobeying lawful order, by BPD. Datarius Boyd, 05/20/1995, […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: Multiple arrests made for DUI, shoplifting appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lt. Gov. Hosemann to focus on chronic public school absenteeism
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann is proposing several policy measures in the 2025 Legislative Session to tackle Mississippi’s high chronic absenteeism rate in public schools across the state. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing more than 18 days of the school year, or 10 percent, for any reason including excused absences, unexcused absences, and suspensions. Mississippi’s […] The post Lt. Gov. Hosemann to focus on chronic public school absenteeism appeared first on Daily Leader.
It’s Mississippi Farmers Market Week, July 7-13
Anyone who loves fresh produce knows farmers markets are some of the best places to purchase homegrown vegetables, home-canned products, and other homemade goods. The Brookhaven Farmers Market is open Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. until noon, in Railroad Park on South Whitworth Avenue. This year, Mississippi Farmers Market Week is July 7-13. Mississippi Farmers […] The post It’s Mississippi Farmers Market Week, July 7-13 appeared first on Daily Leader.
Southern Miss releases honors students lists for spring
The University of Southern Mississippi has released its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2024 spring semester. The President’s List includes full-time students who earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average (all A’s). Dean’s List scholars are those with at least a 3.5 grade GPA, but less than a 4.0. Students recognized from the local […] The post Southern Miss releases honors students lists for spring appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven Animal Rescue asking for help locating dog
Brookhaven Animal Rescue League is asking the public for 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 […] The post Brookhaven Animal Rescue asking for help locating dog appeared first on Daily Leader.
Dangerous heat, severe storms possible for area today
The National Weather Service in Jackson has advised that dangerous heat is expected in the area, along with severe weather in nearby areas. An elevated risk of dangerous heat stress conditions exists across the day Monday, with temperatures in the mid- to upper-90s, and heat index values peaking as high as 110 degrees. Brookhaven is […] The post Dangerous heat, severe storms possible for area today appeared first on Daily Leader.
Books, books, books: Annual Friends of the Library sale starts today
Book lovers and collectors have a reason to get excited, as the Lincoln County Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale kicks off today at 9 a.m. The sale of gently-used books raises funds to help the Friends of the Library sponsor future programs. Donations of books are still being accepted at the library, as […] The post Books, books, books: Annual Friends of the Library sale starts today appeared first on Daily Leader.
Female inmates change lives through HSE program
Nine women dressed in robes of distinction celebrated as they crossed the auditorium stage on the Rankin Campus in recognition of receiving their High School Equivalency credential. Fifteen women in all from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility achieved their High School Equivalency (HSE) credential in 2024 through Hinds’ Adult Education program. Graduates who did not […] The post Female inmates change lives through HSE program appeared first on Daily Leader.
Area Miss Hospitality contestants ready to compete for state crown
The 75th Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition is July 12-13 at the Hattiesburg Saenger The-ater. Forty-two women will represent all regions of the state, with the winner serving a one-year term as Mississippi’s official ambassador for economic development and tourism. “Showcasing the importance of tourism and economic development is key to our state’s future, and we […] The post Area Miss Hospitality contestants ready to compete for state crown appeared first on Daily Leader.
Symposium highlights MSU spring undergraduate research
Mississippi State University’s Undergraduate Research Symposium allows students to showcase their faculty-guided research and creative activity. This bi-annual event includes students from diverse departments and colleges who participate in poster and oral presentation sessions, sharing their research with the MSU community. The following local students were showcased in this past spring’s symposium: Sara Boyte, of […] The post Symposium highlights MSU spring undergraduate research appeared first on Daily Leader.
Sontag church identifies several unmarked graves in cemetery
STORY SUBMITTED WILSON FARNHAM JR. While patiently waiting on the Lord’s return, our cemeteries at Shiloh Church in Sontag of Lawrence County have slowly been filling to capacity. Organized in 1845 and on its present location for a very long time, we have two burial grounds and are located on a high hill with limited […] The post Sontag church identifies several unmarked graves in cemetery appeared first on Daily Leader.
MSU Deer Lab co-director will keep contributing to work in retirement
STARKVILLE — Steve Demarais, co-director of the MSU Deer Lab, retired last week. His career working with white-tailed deer began in college although his fascination with deer started in high school. He loved hunting and fishing growing up and his first harvest of a deer was in college when he was at the University of […] The post MSU Deer Lab co-director will keep contributing to work in retirement appeared first on Daily Leader.
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