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Female inmates change lives through HSE program
Nine women dressed in robes of distinction celebrated as they crossed the auditorium stage on the Rankin Campus in recognition of receiving their High School Equivalency credential. Fifteen women in all from the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility achieved their High School Equivalency (HSE) credential in 2024 through Hinds’ Adult Education program. Graduates who did not […] The post Female inmates change lives through HSE program appeared first on Daily Leader.
Area Miss Hospitality contestants ready to compete for state crown
The 75th Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition is July 12-13 at the Hattiesburg Saenger The-ater. Forty-two women will represent all regions of the state, with the winner serving a one-year term as Mississippi’s official ambassador for economic development and tourism. “Showcasing the importance of tourism and economic development is key to our state’s future, and we […] The post Area Miss Hospitality contestants ready to compete for state crown appeared first on Daily Leader.
Sontag church identifies several unmarked graves in cemetery
STORY SUBMITTED WILSON FARNHAM JR. While patiently waiting on the Lord’s return, our cemeteries at Shiloh Church in Sontag of Lawrence County have slowly been filling to capacity. Organized in 1845 and on its present location for a very long time, we have two burial grounds and are located on a high hill with limited […] The post Sontag church identifies several unmarked graves in cemetery appeared first on Daily Leader.
MSU Deer Lab co-director will keep contributing to work in retirement
STARKVILLE — Steve Demarais, co-director of the MSU Deer Lab, retired last week. His career working with white-tailed deer began in college although his fascination with deer started in high school. He loved hunting and fishing growing up and his first harvest of a deer was in college when he was at the University of […] The post MSU Deer Lab co-director will keep contributing to work in retirement appeared first on Daily Leader.
Positive samples of West Nile virus increase
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported a mosquito sample in Lincoln County came back positive for West Nile Virus last week. It is important to note the figure is not a positive case of West Nile and there are no new positive samples this week. One Rankin County resident has a positive case of […] The post Positive samples of West Nile virus increase appeared first on Daily Leader.
Teenage shooting suspect remains in hiding
BROOKHAVEN — Police Chief Kenny Collins said the 14-year-old suspect who shot and killed a 23-year-old man in June is yet to be in custody. Brookhaven Police Department initially gave the family time to turn the suspect in. The deadly shooting occurred near apartments at 209 Pennington Street on June 22. Lincoln County Coroner Blake […] The post Teenage shooting suspect remains in hiding appeared first on Daily Leader.
Armed and Dangerous: 2 jail escapees on the run
Two men are on the run after escaping custody of the Claiborne County Jail, approximately 48 miles west-northwest of Brookhaven. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public’s help in locating 24-year-old Tyrekennel Collins and 18-year-old Dezarrious Johnson. Both men are described as black males with brown eyes and […] The post Armed and Dangerous: 2 jail escapees on the run appeared first on Daily Leader.
Ole Brook grad enters Naval Academy’s Plebe Summer
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Bryce Crawford Smith, a graduate of Brookhaven High School was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2028 on June 27th, marking the beginning of six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training during Plebe Summer. Following the formal Oath of Office Ceremony on I-Day, his aunt, active duty, Maj. Kelli Nichols, led […] The post Ole Brook grad enters Naval Academy’s Plebe Summer appeared first on Daily Leader.
Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day
BROOKHAVEN — The Lincoln Civic Center hosted its annual July 4th fireworks show Thursday night and it was about a 30 minute long, action packed celebration of American freedom. People and cars were spread out across the Civic Center complex to watch the fireworks show. Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Mounted Division was at the Civic Center […] The post Gallery: Lincoln County celebrates Independence Day appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County could see 110 degrees today
Lincoln County is under a heat advisory today, Friday, July 5. The National Weather Service in Jackson issued the advisory, in effect from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. for all of central Mississippi, and portions of northeast Louisiana and southeast Arkansas. Heat index values of up to 110 degrees are expected. Hot temps and high […] The post Lincoln County could see 110 degrees today appeared first on Daily Leader.
Legislature ordered to create more black-majority districts
A federal three-judge panel has ordered the Mississippi Legislature to create more black-majority House and Senate districts. “The court rightly held that the Mississippi Legislature used the redistricting process to dilute the power of black voters,” said Jarvis Dortch, executive director of the ACLU of Mississippi. “Those legislative districts denied black Mississippians an equal voice […] The post Legislature ordered to create more black-majority districts appeared first on Daily Leader.
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.
Brookhaven Alderman calls out cash concerns
A Brookhaven alderman expressed his concern this week over two areas of cash outflow — the cost of mowing abandoned lots, and Police Department overtime. City Inspector David Fearn had just presented the board Tuesday with lists of abandoned houses that need to be torn down and removed, and overgrown lots that need to be […] The post Brookhaven Alderman calls out cash concerns appeared first on Daily Leader.
Wrongful death judgment awarded from 2017 Bogue Chitto murders
Three family members of a woman slain in 2017 have been awarded millions in a wrongful death suit against their relative’s convicted killer. In May 2018, Christiana May-Kelly, Tiara Williams, and Deion Williams — all heirs and beneficiaries of Sheila Burage, a victim in the murders of which Godbolt was convicted in 2020 — filed […] The post Wrongful death judgment awarded from 2017 Bogue Chitto murders 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.
Brookhaven’s ‘Princess’ JaBria attenda BET Awards
Brookhaven’s JaBria McCullum was a princess at the BET 2024 Awards. When asked how she wanted to dress for the event, “princess” was her request, and her godmother Katrina Hines did her best to make that happen. Dressed in an elegant yellow dress, McCullum went to the awards ceremony with Hines and her “brother,” actor/singer […] The post Brookhaven’s ‘Princess’ JaBria attenda BET Awards 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.
Mississippi State launches public survey on black bears
By Sam Hughes Mississippi State University STARKVILLE —Many Mississippi landowners and hunters are receiving black bear surveys this week in their mailboxes from Mississippi State University researchers studying how the public feels about the carnivore in the Magnolia State. Sharp Professor of Human Dimensions Kevin Hunt in the MSU Forest and Wildlife Research Center—in collaboration […] The post Mississippi State launches public survey on black bears appeared first on Daily Leader.
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