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Governor relaxes rules for unemployment

To relieve some of the economic burden of social distancing, Gov. Reeves signed an executive order Saturday waiving work search requirements and eliminating a one-week ... Read more

by Aaron Paden, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 4:52 pm

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School-provided grab and go meals set families at ease

As the school closure due to COVID-19 lengthens, local districts are implementing programs to feed area children. Starting Monday, the Brookhaven School District began giving ... Read more

by Aaron Paden, Monday, March 23, 2020 5:45 pm

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Know your neighbor: Meet a good hearted, easy going man

Meet Bo Watson. Watson, a 50-year-old worker of Southern Pawn in Brookhaven. They keep him busy. A co-worker described Watson as good hearted and easy ... Read more

by Aaron Paden, Monday, March 23, 2020 5:43 pm

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Pastor: The Church is who we are, not where we go

In the era of social distancing, local churches have begun to innovate. Social distancing means just what it sounds like — avoid other people as ... Read more

by Aaron Paden, Friday, March 20, 2020 6:19 pm

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Little Free Library becomes free food pantry

The Brookhaven community is known for taking care of its own, and a “Free Little Library” downtown has been converted into a mini food bank. ... Read more

by Aaron Paden, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 5:33 pm

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Court system works to adapt to COVID-19

The Lincoln County-Brookhaven Government Complex — which houses city and county offices and courtrooms — will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities said. “Even ... Read more

by Aaron Paden, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 5:24 pm

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County school board talks uncertainties

Students of Lincoln County schools may return to class next week — or they may not. “This is an unprecedented time in my lifetime,” Superintendent ... Read more

by Aaron Paden, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 8:29 am

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Closures affect availability of prepared meals — BSD offering free ‘grab-and-go’ lunches after March 23

School districts for both Brookhaven and Lincoln Counties have shut their doors for an additional week following spring break, which leaves a large percentage of ... Read more

by Aaron Paden, Monday, March 16, 2020 6:34 pm

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Mississippi Department of Health: If you’re sick, stay home

As of Monday afternoon, the Mississippi State Department of Health has announced that there are 12 known cases of COVID-19 in seven counties, including two ... Read more

by Aaron Paden, Monday, March 16, 2020 6:32 pm

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4 million miles and counting, Walmart truck driver recognized for safety

Willie Nelson ain’t got nothing on James Luckett, a driver for the Brookhaven Walmart Distribution Center who has logged more than 4 million miles without ... Read more

by Aaron Paden, Thursday, March 12, 2020 4:53 pm

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