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Sontag murder investigation continues
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a Sontag murder. On Friday, June 21, Sheriff Ryan Everett said his office was investigating a homicide on Smith Ferry Road that had occurred prior to 8 a.m. He asked for information to be shared with the SO or Crime Stoppers. The victim of the crime […] The post Sontag murder investigation continues appeared first on Daily Leader.
City of Brookhaven accepts $2.7M buyout from Lincoln County
The City of Brookhaven’s Board of Aldermen recently voted to relocate City Hall from its current location at the Lincoln County/Brookhaven Government Complex. The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors on June 17 unanimously approved to offer the City a buyout of $2,745,000 under the terms of the original 1980 Interlocal Agreement that addressed the possibility […] The post City of Brookhaven accepts $2.7M buyout from Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Drive safely this July Fourth holiday
Motorists in Mississippi are encouraged to travel safely this July Fourth holiday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s 2024 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period begins at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 4, and continues until midnight, Sunday, July 7. “As we make the plans to celebrate this Independence Day weekend, let’s also commit to making safety a top […] The post Drive safely this July Fourth holiday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Former commissioner Bill Cossar honored in resolution
JACKSON — Bill Cossar oversaw his last meeting as chairman of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks commission on June 19. At the time, it was unknown if he would be reappointed to the commission. Gov. Tate Reeves opted to appoint Colin Maloney to replace Cossar at the end of June. Cossar was […] The post Former commissioner Bill Cossar honored in resolution appeared first on Daily Leader.
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