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Waffle House earns ‘B’ rating
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported eight local establishments passed restaurant inspections last week. All were “A” ratings with the exception of Waffle House which earned a “B” rating. According to the records, Waffle House is located at 954 Brookway Boulevard and earned a “B” rating for the eighth time since 2016. Waffle House […] The post Waffle House earns ‘B’ rating appeared first on Daily Leader.
Heat advisory, thunderstorms likely Wednesday
BROOKHAVEN — The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory and forecast of a chance for thunderstorms Wednesday. The rain chances will drive up humidity and the heat index. According to the NWS in Jackson, temperatures will reach a high of 93 degrees Wednesday but high humidity will drive the heat index up to 107. […] The post Heat advisory, thunderstorms likely Wednesday appeared first on Daily Leader.
County will get state help in HVAC project
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Administrator Daniel Calcote said the county will get state help to replace the HVAC system at the courthouse. Calcote gave an update on the project to the Board of Supervisors Monday. Back in February, Lincoln County Engineer Ryan Holmes suggested the supervisors consider alternates 1, 2 and 3 to replace the […] The post County will get state help in HVAC project appeared first on Daily Leader.
MHP reports two wrecks Monday
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop M responded to two car crashes Monday afternoon. One person was injured in one of the wrecks. One wreck occurred on Interstate 55 Northbound around the 47 mile marker at 2:18 p.m. Two vehicles were involved in the crash but no injuries were reported. MHP responded to a wreck […] The post MHP reports two wrecks Monday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Civic Center will host firework show Thursday
BROOKHAVEN — Residents can celebrate July 4th at the Lincoln Civic Center Thursday afternoon. Fireworks and horses from the Mississippi Highway Patrol will be the highlight of the night. There are a few changes this year. Lincoln Civic Center director Chaston Bullock said the Mississippi Highway Patrol Mounted division will be at the center from […] The post Civic Center will host firework show Thursday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Local business offers cool new treat
BROOKHAVEN — Tucked away in the back half of The Crouton is a new serving station for rolled ice cream. It is a cool treat to beat the heat stress conditions forecast this week. Owner Donna Therrell first opened The Crouton in 2020 just a few weeks before COVID-19 shut down business as normal in […] The post Local business offers cool new treat appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven Farmers Market relocates Tuesday markets
The Brookhaven Farmers Market is moving back downtown for the remainder of its Tuesday markets. This summer, the market has set up on Tuesdays at Brookhaven Exchange Club, 2-6 p.m. For the rest of the summer, vendors will be in Railroad Park 4-6 p.m. “We have loved our time at the Exchange Club Park but […] The post Brookhaven Farmers Market relocates Tuesday markets appeared first on Daily Leader.
School immunization walk-in days at Health Departments
Several county Health Departments will have special walk-in days this summer for back-to-school immunizations. During the clinics, additional nursing staff will be available to provide required immunizations so that parents can complete the process quickly and efficiently. If parents have copies of their children’s immunization record, they should bring it with them to the clinic. […] The post School immunization walk-in days at Health Departments appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi could see a ‘bugs boom’ this summer
Mississippi is expected to have a warmer summer than average, with more rainfall. The combination is likely to lead to a “bugs boom,” says The Pest Dude Zachary Smith. In Mississippi, the pests most likely to see an increase are mosquitoes, ants, termites, flies, aphids, fleas, ticks, beetles, gnats, cockroaches and earwigs. Meteorologists across the […] The post Mississippi could see a ‘bugs boom’ this summer appeared first on Daily Leader.
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