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Lincoln County Jail docket: Lincoln County man charged with malicious mischief
Lincoln County Jail docket, Monday-Tuesday, July 29-30, 2024: Kathryn Cayla McCurley, 05/12/2003, 257 N Haylie St., Hazlehurst — arrested, charged with DUI second, by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Stanley Lamar Ratcliff Jr., 09/28/1999, 1062 Louis Taylor, McComb — arrested, charged with DUI first, improper parking, by Mississippi Highway Patrol. Micah J. Alsup, 08/20/1977, 1863 Old […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: Lincoln County man charged with malicious mischief appeared first on Daily Leader.
Fire investigation concludes for McKenzie Metals
BROOKHAVEN — One of two July state fire investigations concluded this week. State Fire Marshal’s Office released its findings Wednesday morning. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the cause of a fire at McKenzie Metals on Sawmill Lane could not be determined. On the night of July 14, McKenzie Metals suffered a fire destroying […] The post Fire investigation concludes for McKenzie Metals appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven felon pleads guilty to firearm charge
BROOKHAVEN — According to the Lincoln County Jail Docket, TyQwan L. Berry was indicted for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon last week. He pleaded guilty to those charges Monday. Berry was one of three men tried in the killing of James Braswel in 2009. Berry was sentenced to 30 years in prison […] The post Brookhaven felon pleads guilty to firearm charge appeared first on Daily Leader.
Dangerous heat engulfs Mississippi
BROOKHAVEN — It is never a good thing to see purple on the dangerous heat map. Portions of the Mississippi Delta face extreme risk for heat stress in the coming days and Lincoln County is only slightly better off. The National Weather Service in Jackson warns Lincoln County and other parts of Southwest Mississippi will […] The post Dangerous heat engulfs Mississippi appeared first on Daily Leader.
I will be anxious for nothing
Our church recently hosted an area-wide men’s gathering. As men from all over the county arrived, I did my best to greet as many as possible. We exchanged names, what churches we attended, etc. After a table full of guys told me their names, I said I probably wouldn’t remember anyone’s, so to remind me […] The post I will be anxious for nothing appeared first on Daily Leader.
Draw hunt applications open Thursday
BROOKHAVEN — Hunters have a great opportunity to explore new ground, create new memories and experience the great outdoors thanks to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Draw hunt applications for Wildlife Management Areas open up Thursday. Deer, Early Teal, Rabbit and Dove draw hunt applications open up Thursday morning. Draw hunts are […] The post Draw hunt applications open Thursday appeared first on Daily Leader.
USDA proposes new rule to reduce Salmonella risk with raw poultry products
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today issued a comprehensive proposed rule and determination to more effectively reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products. This is the culmination of FSIS’ three-year effort to reevaluate their strategy for controlling Salmonella rates in poultry and protect American consumers from foodborne […] The post USDA proposes new rule to reduce Salmonella risk with raw poultry products appeared first on Daily Leader.
Exchange Club Fair open 3 more nights
Watermelon weigh-in Saturday The annual Brookhaven Exchange Club Fair is open again this coming weekend Aug. 1-3 for the final time prior to schools opening for the 2024-2025 year. With two new game booths and cash giveaways, the fair will operate Thursday-Friday 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 4-8 p.m. Gate fee is $5, and arm bands […] The post Exchange Club Fair open 3 more nights appeared first on Daily Leader.
You Asked: Any updates on business projects?
BROOKHAVEN — Residents asked The Daily Leader what was being built on Industrial Park Road NE near the airport. The structure had the style of a church and seemed a bit out of place in the industrial area. Brookhaven Building Inspector David Fearn said the building will be the new offices for JL Barnett Trucking. […] The post You Asked: Any updates on business projects? appeared first on Daily Leader.
Man pleads guilty to drug trafficking, gets 20 years in prison
A man accused of drug trafficking has pleaded guilty in Lincoln County Circuit Court, and has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison as a habitual offender. On Monday, July 29, Jerry Lamar Garner pleaded guilty to five counts of drug and firearm possession and one count of conspiracy. The counts were: • Possession […] The post Man pleads guilty to drug trafficking, gets 20 years in prison appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Jail Docket: 2 charged with felonies, 4 with driving drunk
Lincoln County Jail Docket, Wednesday, July 24-Sunday, July 28, 2024: Austin Pierre Jackson, 09/19/1993, 2442 Whitewater Ave., Bogue Chitto — arrested on indictment, by LCSO. Lillian Denise Owens, 10/06/1984, 1077 Crooked Lane — arrested on city warrant, by BPD. Ladamin White, 07/11/2008, 937 Ozark Lane — arrested, charged with shooting at motor vehicle, aggravated animal […] The post Lincoln County Jail Docket: 2 charged with felonies, 4 with driving drunk appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven resident takes home cash prize
BROOKHAVEN — The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced a Brookhaven resident won a nice cash prize Tuesday. According to her ceremonial winners check, Deanna G. took home the prize. Deanna is a Brookhaven woman who bought two winning Cash Pop tickets from the B-Kwik in Brookhaven. She won a prize of $2,500. Huge funding gains Mississippi […] The post Brookhaven resident takes home cash prize appeared first on Daily Leader.
Tropical disturbance detected in the Atlantic
BROOKHAVEN — The Daily Leader is keeping an eye on a tropical disturbance detected in the Atlantic Ocean by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Hurricane formation typically picks up in August to mid September. At this time, the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida forecasts the chance of a tropical cyclone forming in the […] The post Tropical disturbance detected in the Atlantic appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County under a heat advisory
BROOKHAVEN — Rain and cooler temperatures are in the past now. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Tuesday and it is likely each day this week will have one. NWS Jackson advises area residents to drink plenty of water, stay in air conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check on […] The post Lincoln County under a heat advisory appeared first on Daily Leader.
MSU flying fox, new technology research working to prevent disease
By Samuel Hughes Mississippi State University STARKVILLE — From some 8,000 miles away, Mississippi State scientist Manuel Ruiz-Aravena in the university’s Forest and Wildlife Research Center is studying flying foxes, or fruit bats, in Australia to determine the likely causes of viral spillover from animal to human. The assistant professor in wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture […] The post MSU flying fox, new technology research working to prevent disease appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven not recognized as a ‘Tree City’ by national program
BROOKHAVEN — It might come as a surprise that Brookhaven is not listed as one of the 19 communities in Mississippi as a Tree City in 2023. The communities were recognized by the national program Tree City USA in a press release Monday. Did you know, 14.79 percent of Mississippians live in a Tree City […] The post Brookhaven not recognized as a ‘Tree City’ by national program appeared first on Daily Leader.
You asked: Any update on unpaid fines?
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Board of Supervisors voted in April to hire a contractor to collect unpaid fines in Lincoln County. Southern Financial Systems would do the “hard work,” in collections. Lincoln County Circuit Clerk Christy Sheppard said the total in unpaid fines in April was $5.8 million in a report to the board of […] The post You asked: Any update on unpaid fines? appeared first on Daily Leader.
Peak fawn drop begins
BROOKHAVEN — The time window for peak white-tailed deer fawn drop in Lincoln County is now until August 5. Fawns are most vulnerable in the first weeks of life to predation from coyotes and bobcats although some will simply die from disease, emaciation or birth defects. Habitat is critical at this point in the year […] The post Peak fawn drop begins appeared first on Daily Leader.
Dangerous heat stress conditions return
BROOKHAVEN — People may rejoice the return of sunshine but a trade off is the return of dangerous heat stress conditions. National Weather Service in Jackson warns the heat stress conditions could persist until Saturday. NWS Jackson warns temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s this week with heat indices being 106 to […] The post Dangerous heat stress conditions return appeared first on Daily Leader.
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