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Lincoln County School Board, election commissioners on November ballot
The General Election on Nov. 5 this year in Lincoln County will include two county School Board seats, and three election commissioners. The School Board seats are for Education District 1 and ED 2. These are currently held by board vice president Justin Laird (1) and board president Billy Vaughn (2). Board members serve six-year […] The post Lincoln County School Board, election commissioners on November ballot appeared first on Daily Leader.
How to watch tonight’s presidential debate
ATLANTA — The first presidential debate for the 2024 election is tonight at 8 p.m. Current president Joe Biden, Democrat, and former president Donald Trump, Republican, will take center stage. Independent Robert Kennedy Jr. did not qualify for the debate. CNN will broadcast the debate on TV, streaming platforms and its website. A login is not […] The post How to watch tonight’s presidential debate appeared first on Daily Leader.
New mass alert warning system proposed
BROOKHAVEN — Weather warning systems in Lincoln County are either obsolete or inefficient in a situation where seconds matter. Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency Director Chris Reid presented an idea to the Board of Supervisors Wednesday. His proposal was the County and hopefully City of Brookhaven go in together to use the company Hyper-Reach to […] The post New mass alert warning system proposed appeared first on Daily Leader.
Third-Party salesmen roaming Lincoln County
LOYD STAR — Readers asked about men working as third-party salesmen for Direct TV roaming door-to-door across Lincoln County this week. Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Rushing said residents do not have to let the men into their homes. Posts in neighborhood watch groups on Facebook warned of the third party salesmen in Copiah and Lincoln […] The post Third-Party salesmen roaming Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Severe weather, heat stress threaten area
BROOKHAVEN — The National Weather Service warns heat stress conditions will continue today and severe storms could move in this afternoon. Brookhaven’s high is 93 with a forecasted heat index of 103. A heat advisory is currently in effect for Lincoln County and Southwest Mississippi until 8 p.m. according to the NWS. The area is […] The post Severe weather, heat stress threaten area appeared first on Daily Leader.
Missing Crystal Springs man found
CRYSTAL SPRINGS — Copiah County Sheriff’s Office reported Wilbert Buie was found safe this afternoon. The man from Crystal Springs went missing Monday afternoon. He was reported missing Tuesday morning. Buie is 71-years-old. Copiah County Sheriff’s Office thanked members of the community for helping in the search for Buie. The post Missing Crystal Springs man found appeared first on Daily Leader.
‘A wonderful thing’: Brookstock 24 to deliver ‘maximum rock ‘n’ roll’ Saturday
The 24th Brookstock Festival will blast “Maximum Rock ’n’ Roll” at the Brookhaven Building this Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s lineup is: Mickey Man Band at 6 p.m.; Mike J. Case at 6:30; Ricky Brown, featuring Keys vs. Strings at 7 p.m.; Laughter of Ruin at 8 p.m., with Bryan, Ed Sapply Tree […] The post ‘A wonderful thing’: Brookstock 24 to deliver ‘maximum rock ‘n’ roll’ Saturday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Wesson player claims one grand prize
TERRY — Mississippi Lottery Corporation reports a Wesson woman won a nice cash prize Monday. The woman bought a cash pop ticket from Quick Trip in Terry. Her $10 purchased netted a $1,000 prize, which before tax, leaves a profit of $990. Money raised by the Mississippi Lottery goes towards infrastructure funds and then education […] The post Wesson player claims one grand prize appeared first on Daily Leader.
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