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Two new bear sightings reported in Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Black bears once roamed the hardwood forests of Southwest Mississippi and across the state until overhunting and habitat loss threatened the species. Mississippi has seen a recovery in the native population over the last few decades. Two new bear sightings were reported in Lincoln County. One bear sighting was reported on the Homochitto […] The post Two new bear sightings reported in Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Heat stress conditions elevated until Wednesday
BROOKHAVEN — National Weather Service warns heat stress conditions could be elevated early this week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can beat the heat by avoiding strenuous activity outdoors, staying hydrated and taking frequent breaks if working outside. A cool break is coming later this week as chances of rain increase into the […] The post Heat stress conditions elevated until Wednesday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Trump, Vance are the Republican picks for November 2024
Former president Donald Trump has become the official nominee of the Republican National Convention for president. Trump has been the presumptive nominee for months, but the vote of RNC delegates in Milwaukee Monday afternoon made it official. He hit the necessary threshold with votes from his home state of Florida. Trump named Ohio Sen. JD […] The post Trump, Vance are the Republican picks for November 2024 appeared first on Daily Leader.
Supervisors hit reset button on security cameras
BROOKHAVEN — For the last month, Lincoln County Board of Supervisors discussed the possibility of upgrading security systems at the Lincoln Civic Center. Board Attorney Greg Malta said they will start the work over again with a formalized bidding process. Civic Center Executive Director Chaston Bullock presented two initial bids to the Lincoln County Board […] The post Supervisors hit reset button on security cameras appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven scrap yard fire under investigation
BROOKHAVEN — A scrap yard office and scales caught fire Sunday night around 9 p.m. in Brookhaven. No one was injured in the fire and the owner of the scrap yard was out of town at the time. Brookhaven Fire Chief Jeff Ainsworth said the fire was at McKenzie Metals near 983 Sawmill Lane. Firefighters left […] The post Brookhaven scrap yard fire under investigation appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire
BROOKHAVEN — Volunteer Firefighters with New Sight Volunteer Fire Department and Heucks Retreat Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully involved house fire Monday morning. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Firefighters were initially dispatched around 1 a.m. to 1322 Old St. John Road. A smoke column and glow could be seen about 2.5 miles […] The post Lincoln County VFDs fight early-morning house fire appeared first on Daily Leader.
USDA seeks farm conservation data from farmers, ag landowners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is gathering farm conservation data. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, in partnership with the National Resources Conservation Service, asks farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners to submit in-depth information about the conservation practices they employ. Nearly 12,000 operators nationwide — including nearly 175 in Mississippi — will receive the 2024 […] The post USDA seeks farm conservation data from farmers, ag landowners appeared first on Daily Leader.
Supervisors present scholarships
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County board of Supervisors presented scholarships to two recent high school graduates Monday morning. The students were from District 2 and District 4. Both students will attend Co-Lin Community College this fall. District 4 Supervisor Eli Ferguson presented a scholarship to Alexis Johnson, a graduate from West Lincoln. Johnson played tennis and […] The post Supervisors present scholarships appeared first on Daily Leader.
Arts Commission awards fellowship to Mississippi School of the Arts author, instructor
The Mississippi Arts Commission has awarded a $4,250 literary artist fellowship to Dr. Nadia Alexis of McComb, leader of the Literary Arts Department at the Mississippi School of the Arts in Brookhaven. The fellowship is a portion of the more than $1.7 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2025 and it will support […] The post Arts Commission awards fellowship to Mississippi School of the Arts author, instructor appeared first on Daily Leader.
Wesson Garden Club celebrates National Gardening Week
The Wesson Garden Club recently celebrated National Garden Week with the Butterbeans, the club’s youth gardeners. At the Lanoux Youth Camp at the Wesson Library pavilion, 15 “Butterbeans” made pine cone bird feeders, terrarium planters and a favorite nature banner with Allison Ashmore. They also delivered aloe vera plants to downtown businesses and donated a […] The post Wesson Garden Club celebrates National Gardening Week appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Rotary honors memory of past president, district leader
The Brookhaven-Lincoln County Rotary Club recently honored Dr. Shahla Fataliyeva-Anderson, the widow of former member, president and District Governor Mark Anderson with the presentation of a plaque, commemorating the renaming of the club’s annual scholarship after Anderson. The scholarship is for students attending Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Co-Lin Foundation Executive Director Angela Furr presented the plague. […] The post Brookhaven-Lincoln County Rotary honors memory of past president, district leader appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Unemployment: More people available to work, but more without jobs, also
Lincoln County’s work force is larger, but the unemployment rate is, too. The county’s most recent unemployment rate is slightly better than the state average, at 2.8 percent. In May, 400 people were without work, from a total work force of 14,520. In April, 250 were without work from a pool of 14,400 (1.8 percent). […] The post Lincoln County Unemployment: More people available to work, but more without jobs, also appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi leaders react to Trump assassination attempt
A shooting at Donald Trump‘s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say. A shooter is dead and an attendee was killed. Two attendees are critically injured. Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after being whisked off the stage and […] The post Mississippi leaders react to Trump assassination attempt appeared first on Daily Leader.
Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say
Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. Trump was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs started ringing through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on […] The post Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say appeared first on Daily Leader.
Free mental health resource fair July 18
Residents of Lincoln County and surrounding areas are invited to a Community Mental Health Resource Fair in celebration of Minority Mental Health Month. The fair is sponsored by Time for a Change Counseling, NAMI Four Rivers, Families United Training Center, and Mississippi Veterans Administration. Free to the community, the fair will take place on Thursday, […] The post Free mental health resource fair July 18 appeared first on Daily Leader.
Key legislation that just become law in Mississippi
The new fiscal year for the state of Mississippi began Monday, July 1. Along with that comes some new laws enacted by the 2024 legislative session and signed by Gov. Tate Reeves. Here are some of the key pieces of legislation that just became law. New education funding formula The Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) […] The post Key legislation that just become law in Mississippi appeared first on Daily Leader.
‘We will be in court’: Monticello pushes back on Corps’ new Jackson proposal
MONTICELLO — Even with an adjusted proposal to tackle flood risk in Jackson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers still faces a steady flow of opposition downstream along the Pearl River. “Let me assure you that Louisiana and Mississippi will sue you,” Rep. Becky Currie, R-Brookhaven, told a panel of Corps officials Thursday night. “We will […] The post ‘We will be in court’: Monticello pushes back on Corps’ new Jackson proposal appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven schools update dress code
Brookhaven School District has updated its dress codes. The 2024-2025 Handbook will be distributed during the first week of school. Below are some of the key updates. Bottoms/Pants No holes, rips, tears or patches Shorts, skirts, skorts and dresses must be within 4 inches above the knee or longer No leggings, yoga pants, jeggings, […] The post Brookhaven schools update dress code appeared first on Daily Leader.
School supply sales tax holiday starts today
Mississippi’s school supply sales tax holiday starts today — a time when shoppers can save major bucks in getting kids back to school supplies and clothing. Senate Bill 2470 extends the Sales tax holiday from two days to three days, removing sales tax on school supplies, and individual items of clothing and foot apparel costing […] The post School supply sales tax holiday starts today appeared first on Daily Leader.
Auditor White paying Boston firm $2 million to find waste in state government
Auditor Shad White is paying a Massachusetts-based consulting group $2 million in public money with a directive to find at least $250 million in waste in state agencies. White believes the contract with Boston Consulting Group “will be the most important project our team completes during his tenure as state auditor,” said auditor’s office spokesman […] The post Auditor White paying Boston firm $2 million to find waste in state government appeared first on Daily Leader.
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