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Wesson student signs Northwest Mississippi CC scholarship
Kayla Oberschmidt, of Wesson, recently signed as recipient of The Raiford Pittman Endowed Scholarship at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Also signing scholarships were: Konnie Suggs of Tunica, The Marcia Louise Kreunen Endowed Scholarship; Oberschmidt; William Prewitt of Smithville, The Dr. Gordon S. Bigelow Funeral Services Technology Endowed Scholarship; and Colebran Ingram of Winona, The Steve […] The post Wesson student signs Northwest Mississippi CC scholarship 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.
New wildlife commissioners have experience
JACKSON — It is a new day for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Commission. Gov. Tate Reeves appointed two new commissioners. According to the Secretary of State Office, Reeves appointed Mitchell Todd Hariston of Gulfport to the commission to replace former commissioner Leonard Bentz. In addition, Reeves appointed Colin Maloney of Tupelo […] The post New wildlife commissioners have experience appeared first on Daily Leader.
MSU publishes spring lists of honors students
Mississippi State University has released the names of students on honors lists during the spring 2024 semester. Dean’s List students must have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.79, and President’s List students must have achieved a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0, all while completing at least 12 semester hours with no incomplete […] The post MSU publishes spring lists of honors students appeared first on Daily Leader.
New Sight School to celebrate 103rd anniversary of founding
The first consolidated school in Lincoln County will celebrate its 103rd anniversary with a gathering on Saturday, July 6. New Sight School was formed in 1921 when the Confederate Grove, Garner, Clear Branch and Mt. Zion community schools consolidated, and built one campus just off New Sight Drive in north Lincoln County. The school was […] The post New Sight School to celebrate 103rd anniversary of founding appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lawrence County battled wildfire Thursday
FERGUSON — Firefighters with Lawrence County Volunteer Fire Departments and the Mississippi Forestry Commission battled a wildfire Thursday afternoon. The fire was contained to 40 acres. Shannon Coker, MFC Director of Communications, said the cause of the wildfire was undetermined. We will report any further details we can get from the MFC Fire Chief. East […] The post Lawrence County battled wildfire Thursday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Readers react to presidential debate
ATLANTA — Donald Trump, Republican, and Joe Biden, Democrat, faced off in the first presidential debate of 2024 on CNN Thursday night. Robert Kennedy Jr. held his own debate in California live streamed on X, formerly known as Twitter, Thursday night. Readers shared their thoughts on how the debate went in response to a Facebook […] The post Readers react to presidential debate appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County wreck fatal
WEST LINCOLN — Lincoln County first responders worked a one vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in the West Lincoln Community. The call came in as first responders worked a separate one vehicle crash on US51 in Brookhaven around 1 p.m. Sheriff Steve Rushing said a pickup truck left the roadway at 1442 Jackson Liberty SW and […] The post Lincoln County wreck fatal appeared first on Daily Leader.
Public, police patience wearing thin
BROOKHAVEN — Patience in the public and the Brookhaven Police Department is wearing thin as a 14-year-old shooting suspect is in hiding. Police Chief Kenny Collins said the suspect shot and killed a 23-year-old man Saturday is yet to be in custody. The deadly shooting occurred near apartments at 209 Pennington Street Saturday. Lincoln County […] The post Public, police patience wearing thin appeared first on Daily Leader.
Gallery: City, County work together in wreck on US51
BROOKHAVEN — First Responders from Brookhaven Fire Department, Brookhaven Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and KDMC worked together on a wreck response Friday. A vehicle struck a light pole and hit the median before catching fire. The driver was taken to the hospital with undisclosed injuries. The post Gallery: City, County work together in wreck on US51 appeared first on Daily Leader.
ATV drivers in City be warned
BROOKHAVEN — Police Chief Kenny Collins said the use of off-road vehicles such as ATVs and dirt bikes has gotten out of hand in city limits. Officers will start to crack down on the illegal operation of these vehicles on city streets. Collins said elderly citizens complained to him about the noise and the dangerous […] The post ATV drivers in City be warned appeared first on Daily Leader.
First responders work two wrecks Friday afternoon
BROOKHAVEN — First Responders are working a chaotic Friday afternoon. Two wrecks occurred within 30 minutes of each other. A single vehicle wrecked Friday afternoon around 12:45 p.m. on US 51 S in front of J&L’s Tire & Auto, before catching fire in the median. The smell of burnt oil and other automotive fluids was […] The post First responders work two wrecks Friday afternoon appeared first on Daily Leader.
Bright-eyed, bushty-tailed for Farmers Market
BROOKHAVEN — It was a warm Brookhaven Farmer’s Market and a packed one. People were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed to see a visiting exhibit from the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Sabrina Cummings with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks spoke to children about the alligator hides, skull, […] The post Bright-eyed, bushty-tailed for Farmers Market appeared first on Daily Leader.
Gov. Reeves appoints new wildlife commissioners
JACKSON — It is a new day for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Commission. Gov. Tate Reeves appointed two new commissioners. According to the Secretary of State Office, Reeves appointed Mitchell Todd Hariston of Gulfport to the commission to replace former commissioner Leonard Bentz. In addition, Reeves appointed Dason Colin Maloney of […] The post Gov. Reeves appoints new wildlife commissioners appeared first on Daily Leader.
Its not the heat, its the humidity
BROOKHAVEN — The National Weather Service warns of heat stress conditions returning following a cool Thursday. The heat index for Friday is nearly 10 degrees warmer than the high temperature indicative of high humidity. Temperatures are forecast to drop to 71 Thursday night before warming up again Friday. The high is 90 with a heat […] The post Its not the heat, its the humidity appeared first on Daily Leader.
Celebrate Freedom with Free Fishing Day
LAKE LINCOLN — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is excited to announce Thursday, July 4th is a “Free Fishing Day”, offering residents the opportunity to enjoy fishing without a license on any public water throughout the state. MDWFP encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity and visit one of our […] The post Celebrate Freedom with Free Fishing Day appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven woman buys winning scratch off
BROOKHAVEN — A Brookhaven woman is richer after buying a winning scratch off ticket. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation reported the award Thursday. A $20 scratch-off ticket was bought from the 3 Way Kwik Stop in Brookhaven. The woman won $1,000. The Mississippi Lottery raises funds for infrastructure and education each year. FY2024 will end on […] The post Brookhaven woman buys winning scratch off appeared first on Daily Leader.
Man dies while working on tractor
CASEYVILLE — A Lincoln County man died while working on a tractor Thursday morning. Emergency responders were dispatched to a residence on MS-550 just west of Buds & Blooms Nursery. Temperatures were around 84 degrees Thursday morning when the accident occurred. Lincoln County Coroner Blake Wallace said trauma did not cause the death but a […] The post Man dies while working on tractor appeared first on Daily Leader.
Police Chief update: Teenage shooting suspect in hiding
BROOKHAVEN — Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins said a 14-year-old suspected of shooting and killing a 23-year-old man Saturday is yet to be in custody. The deadly shooting occurred near apartments at 209 Pennington Street. Lincoln County Coroner Blake Wallace identified the victim as William Young. Wallace told The Daily Leader Saturday night it is […] The post Police Chief update: Teenage shooting suspect in hiding appeared first on Daily Leader.
Lincoln County Jail docket: Hazlehurst man arrested on 3 felony charges
Lincoln County Jail docket, Monday-Wednesday, June 24-26, 2024: Audreys Fields, 11/05/1989, 509 Lottie St. — arrested on city warrant, by Brookhaven Police Department. Ashley Warfield, 05/03/1988, 4742 Lee Drive, Vicksburg — arrested, charged with business trespassing, by BPD. Timothy Tarver, 07/25/1979, 1092 Hunter Road, Bogue Chitto — arrested, charged with failure to support child under […] The post Lincoln County Jail docket: Hazlehurst man arrested on 3 felony charges appeared first on Daily Leader.
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