Opinion
To any daddy out there
I’ve written and talked about my earthly daddy so many times, and I could do so any day. He’s been a fantastic example to me, ...
Brett Campbell, Author at Daily Leader
Obits
Charles Alvin Hamilton
Funeral service for Mr. Charles Alvin Hamilton will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Copiah County. Visitation is ...
by Brett Campbell, Saturday, June 19, 2021 1:34 pm
Galleries
Area churches, children celebrate summer with Vacation Bible Schools
First Baptist Brookhaven and Easthaven Baptist Church are just two of many area churches conducting Vacation Bible Schools this summer.
by Brett Campbell, Saturday, June 19, 2021 10:00 am
Galleries
Biologist, researcher visits library summer reading program
On Friday, the Lincoln County Library had a visitor from the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. This year’s summer reading program theme is “Tails and ...
by Brett Campbell, Saturday, June 19, 2021 10:00 am
News
Extension volunteer celebrates 60-plus years’ service
Louise Brumfield has volunteered with the Lincoln County Extension Office for more than 60 years. A member of the Auburn community in southwest Lincoln County, ...
by Brett Campbell, Saturday, June 19, 2021 8:00 am
News
Police investigating 2 shootings
Brookhaven police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred Thursday and Friday. Around 11:20 p.m. Thursday, June 17, Phoenix Collins, 25, was in front of ...
by Brett Campbell, Friday, June 18, 2021 7:54 pm
News
Tropical storms moving into the area today
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the area today as Tropical Disturbance 3 moves toward the Gulf Coast. Heavy rainfall and windy conditions ...
by Brett Campbell, Friday, June 18, 2021 11:00 am
News
5 local banks receive grants to invest in communities
Bank of Brookhaven is one of five banks in the area to receive a grant of $1.82 million dollars recently. The grants — intended to ...
by Brett Campbell, Friday, June 18, 2021 10:00 am
News
Early morning house fire draws all units
An early morning fire Friday destroyed a home at 904 East Independence St. Brookhaven Fire Department fire fighters were dispatched around 5 a.m. to the ...
by Brett Campbell, Friday, June 18, 2021 9:05 am
News
Juneteenth parade postponed due to likely severe weather
The 2021 Brookhaven parade to celebrate Juneteenth has been postponed due to likely severe weather, according to NAACP #5268 president, the Rev. Dr. Rico Cain. ...