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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.
West Nile Virus found in Lincoln County sample
BROOKHAVEN — Mississippi Department of Health reported a mosquito sample in Lincoln County came back positive for West Nile Virus. It is important to note the figure is not a positive case of West Nile. One Rankin County resident has a positive case of West Nile Virus the MSDH reports. MSDH reported 13 positive WNV […] The post West Nile Virus found in Lincoln County sample appeared first on Daily Leader.
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.
Police: Teenage shooting suspect not in custody
BROOKHAVEN — Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins said the juvenile suspected of shooting and killing a man Saturday remains free Wednesday. The police department is working with the family to turn in the suspect or for the teenager to turn himself in. Collins said the department will contact U.S. Marshals if he or the family […] The post Police: Teenage shooting suspect not in custody 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.
Supervisors hold on Civic Center cameras
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Board of Supervisors decided to hold off on taking action with the purchase of security cameras for the Civic Center Wednesday. The issue came up in a regularly scheduled docket meeting. Supervisors began the Civic Center security cameras discussion by asking Lincoln County Administrator Daniel Calcote if they had the money to […] The post Supervisors hold on Civic Center cameras 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.
Garbage pick up issues return to Lincoln County
BROOKHAVEN — Lincoln County Board of Supervisors approved payroll, accounts payable and personal reports in a docket meeting Wednesday before turning to important issues. Garbage pickup being one of them. District 5 Supervisor Doug Falvey said Arrow Disposal Services Inc. failed to pick up garbage on several roads last week. District 3 Supervisor John David […] The post Garbage pick up issues return to Lincoln County appeared first on Daily Leader.
Brookhaven student wins $10K Taco Bell Live Mas scholarship
Katie Sproles, of Brookhaven, has been awarded a $10,000 Live Mas Scholarship from Taco Bell. A rising senior at The University of Southern Mississippi, Katie applied for the scholarship with a two-minute video submission about a passion within her community — her baking business that she began in high school and continues to operate. n […] The post Brookhaven student wins $10K Taco Bell Live Mas scholarship appeared first on Daily Leader.
School supply sales tax holiday is just around the corner, July 12-14
Mississippi’s school supply sales tax holiday is around the corner and 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 […] The post School supply sales tax holiday is just around the corner, July 12-14 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.
Burglary, murder suspect rebooked, not rearrested
Burglary and capital murder suspect Justin Anderson was recently reported to have been arrested again for burglary of an occupied dwelling in Lincoln County. The booking, however, was simply transferring Anderson back into Lincoln County Jail after having been in Lee County Jail during his murder trial. That trial ended with a hung jury on […] The post Burglary, murder suspect rebooked, not rearrested appeared first on Daily Leader.
Shooting Update: 14-year-old suspect not in custody
BROOKHAVEN — Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins said the juvenile suspected of shooting and killing a man Saturday is not in custody yet. The police department is working with the family to turn in the suspect or for the teenager to turn himself in. Collins said the department will contact U.S. Marshals if he or […] The post Shooting Update: 14-year-old suspect not in custody appeared first on Daily Leader.
Heat stress conditions forecast to continue
BROOKHAVEN — Heat stress conditions are forecast to continue into Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Jackson warns of dangerous heat Tuesday while Lincoln County remains under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Tuesday will have a 30 percent chance of rain, a high of 96 degrees and heat index reaching a maximum of 106. […] The post Heat stress conditions forecast to continue 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.
Hoops and votes: 3 on 3 basketball tournament Saturday
A community day of basketball will hit the courts at in Brookhaven City Park on Lipsey Street Saturday, June 29, beginning at 10 a.m. Play will continue until 3 p.m. Sponsored by Ward 6 Alderman Andre’ Spiller, J’Marie Global Outreach, and Confidential Bonding, the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is open to teams of pre-teens and teenagers […] The post Hoops and votes: 3 on 3 basketball tournament Saturday appeared first on Daily Leader.
Silver Alert issued for 71-year-old Crystal Springs man
A Silver Alert has been issued for Wilbert Buie, of Crystal Springs. The 71-year-old man was last seen Monday, June 24, at about 4 p.m. in the 1100 block of Harmony Road in Copiah County, walking in an unknown direction. He is described as a black male, 5-feet 4-inches tall, weighing 147 pounds, with brown […] The post Silver Alert issued for 71-year-old Crystal Springs man appeared first on Daily Leader.
Species Spotlight: North America’s largest insect
ZION — He creeped slowly across the side entrance to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church greeting church attendees as they walked by. At first glance, it appeared some twig had broken off of a tree and was scooting across the concrete by a breeze. North America’s largest insect, the Giant Walkingstick, Megaphasma denticrus, is well […] The post Species Spotlight: North America’s largest insect appeared first on Daily Leader.
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