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Venue set for Flowers capital murder trial
The venue has been for the capital murder trial of a man accused of killing Brookhaven police officers James White and Zach Moak in 2018. ...
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Sheriff’s office reports 2 suspicious vehicle calls Wednesday
Transport, Jackson-Liberty Drive Transport, Lawrence County line/Hwy. 84 E Extra patrol, Old St. John Road Suspicious vehicle on ...
Jail docket: 4 arrested on warrants Wednesday
Benjamin Ray Williams, 10/10/1975, 2805 Big Creek Drive, Bogue Chitto — arrested on Mississippi Department of Corrections warrant, ...
West Lincoln’s Stars come out to shine
West Lincoln senior Jeremy Wells says state of mind is very important to him. That’s why he wants ...
Police report 3 calls of burglary, theft Wednesday
Brookhaven Police Department reports, Wednesday Loud music on East Minnesota Street Fire department assist on Natchez Avenue Extra ...
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West Lincoln’s Stars come out to shine
West Lincoln senior Jeremy Wells says state of mind is very important to him. That’s why he wants to be a mental health counselor after ...
by Brett Campbell.
Courthouse Records
MHP reports 1 wreck Wednesday
Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop M reported one single-vehicle wreck Wednesday, at 4:23 p.m. on I-55 northbound at exit 42. There were no injuries.
by Daily Leader Staff, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:00 pm
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Co-Lin announces student art winners
Copiah-Lincoln Community College has named winners of its annual Student Art Show. Art instructors Chris Brady and Janet C. Smith presented the awards. Sherrie Bullard ...
by Daily Leader Staff, Thursday, May 6, 2021 1:00 pm
News
Head Start accepting applications for fall
Five County Head Start is now accepting applications for the fall. Low-income families with children ages birth to five years old are eligible to register ...
by Daily Leader Staff, Thursday, May 6, 2021 11:00 am
State/National News
Body of missing Mississippi student found on Alabama island
(AP) — Authorities have located the body of a Mississippi college student who disappeared into the Gulf of Mexico off Alabama’s Dauphin Island. Mayor Jeff ...
by The Associated Press, Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:00 am
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Power crews reposting downtown
Power company crews were replacing a power pole on South First Street this morning, after the pole was catastrophically damaged in a Wednesday afternoon car ...
by Brett Campbell, Thursday, May 6, 2021 9:00 am
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Co-Lin basketball to host summer camp
Copiah-Lincoln Community College will hold a basketball day camp for first- through eighth-grade girls and boys on Wednesday and Thursday, May 26 and 27. Registration ...
by Daily Leader Staff, Thursday, May 6, 2021 8:00 am
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Loyd Star, Bogue Chitto to begin 2A 2nd round baseball playoffs Thursday
Lincoln County has two of the final 16 MHSAA 2A baseball teams alive in the state playoffs as both Loyd Star and Bogue Chitto have ...
by Cliff Furr, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 5:00 pm
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Van strikes power pole near Lincoln County courthouse
Law enforcement, EMTs and fire fighters responded to a one-vehicle wreck downtown Brookhaven just before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. A white Ford Econoline van collided with ...
by Brett Campbell, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 4:16 pm
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Ole Brook routs Wayne County, on to 2nd round
The Brookhaven High School bats woke up in a big way Monday as the Panthers (9-11) used 12 hits to get a 17-2 win in ...
by Cliff Furr, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 4:00 pm
Opinion
Amid the Second Amendment ‘sanctuary’ movement, high court to hear gun rights case
Taking an ironic cue from the “sanctuary” movement used by mostly liberal communities that decided to take stands against enforcement and implementation of federal and ...
by Special Report, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 3:00 pm
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Hog Wild bigger than ever
Hog Wild was a great success this year, according to event organizer Mark Porter. Thirty-eight teams competed in the barbecue competition — the largest number ...
by Brett Campbell, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 2:00 pm
News
New emergency management director sworn in
The new Lincoln County Emergency Management director was sworn in Monday at the regular meeting of the county’s Board of Supervisors. Chris Reid stood before ...
by Brett Campbell, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 1:00 pm
News
Multiple area students graduating from Ole Miss
The University of Mississippi will celebrate more than 5,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2021 during the university’s 168th commencement exercises April 29 ...
by Brett Campbell, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 12:00 pm
News
12 tornadoes confirmed Sunday; no fatalities reported from recent storms
No fatalities have been reported from the severe weather events of Sunday or Tuesday, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, though 12 tornadoes were ...
by Daily Leader Staff, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 11:19 am
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State’s economy rebounding, but growth expected to slow
Mississippi is poised to have its biggest spike in economic growth since 2008, according to the latest forecast report by the state economist. But that ...
by Mississippi Today, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 11:00 am
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MDOT law enforcement absorbed by Department of Public Safety
Beginning July 1, Mississippi Department of Transportation law enforcement responsibilities will be under control of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Commissioner Sean Tindell this ...
by Daily Leader Staff, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:00 am
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BA tennis plays for 4A state today
Brookhaven Academy will look to bring back first-place finishes from the River City today as Vicksburg hosts the MAIS 4A State Tournament. The duo of ...
by Cliff Furr, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9:00 am
News
Car is potential prize at Co-Lin golf classic
Prentiss Smith, of Toyota of Brookhaven, hands over the keys to a 2021 Toyota Camry XSE to Angela Furr with the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Foundation. ...
by Daily Leader Staff, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 8:00 am
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Co-Lin softball postseason party begins Wednesday at MACCC State Tournament
Winning is fun. That’s a maxim that we all know. Not all teams have fun winning though. Some slog towards victory with tight-lipped determination — ...
by Cliff Furr, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 6:00 pm
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Young alligator visits with West Lincoln elementary students
Joseph Durr has trapped about 100 alligators over the past six years. As the area’s official nuisance alligator trapper, Durr typically is called to remove ...
by Brett Campbell, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 5:00 pm
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Annual ‘Best of’ contest has begun
Nominations are open now for the 2021 Best of Southwest Mississippi contest. This recognition program, sponsored by Brookhaven Magazine and The Daily Leader, recognizes and ...
by Daily Leader Staff, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 4:00 pm
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Garden club creates colorful planters
The Wesson Garden Club met April 20 at Wesson Baptist Church. Members present were Marilyn Britt, Debbie Hoaglin, Alana Hughes, Rhonda Ishee, Camille Johnston, June ...
by Daily Leader Staff, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:00 pm
Opinion
May the Fourth is a special day to me
Tuesday was May the Fourth, a day that holds special significance for me, and not just because I am a Star Wars nerd. Eight years ...
by Brett Campbell, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 2:00 pm
News
Brookhaven storm shelter open
The FEMA/Brookhaven Building at 1154 Belt Line Drive is open for anyone desiring shelter from potential severe storms today. “Bring any essentials you will need, ...
by Daily Leader Staff, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 1:16 pm
Crime Reports
Jail docket: 1 arrested for domestic violence assault
Edward Wall Jr., 08/05/1973, 153 Cedar St. — arrested on probation violation, by Mississippi Department of Corrections. Mark Randal Case, 05/17/1967, 1030 Mallalieu Drive — ...
by Daily Leader Staff, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 1:00 pm
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