Author: Donna Campbell | Daily Leader

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Lincoln County spending ‘on track’ with FY2025 budget

By the end of April, Lincoln County had spent 66.7 percent of its annual budget for Fiscal Year ... Read more

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56 Loyd Star Hornets celebrate 2025 commencement exercises

Salutatorian Knox Leggett is claiming “bright futures ahead” for Loyd Star’s Class of 2025. Leggett told the graduating ... Read more

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‘Our boy is lost’ — A local connection to new American Idol and Mississippian Jamal Roberts

Before Jamal Roberts celebrated his victory on the “American Idol” stage Sunday night, he was lost in Summit ... Read more

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A legend laid to rest — Ed Smylie’s daughter scatters the NASA engineer’s ashes in Brookhaven

A legend was laid to rest in Brookhaven Monday in a small, quiet ceremony. Susan Smylie spent a ... Read more

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Blue Envelope Law inspired by Oxford student — Local mother of autistic sons eager to see it go into effect

By ALYSSA SCHNUGG and DONNA CAMPBELL OXFORDEAGLE.COM, dailyleader.com   A new law in Mississippi is aiming to make ... Read more

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‘Color Our World’ with Lincoln County Library’s Summer Reading Program

The Lincoln County Public Library wants to “Color Our World” with its annual summer reading program. “Reading opens ... Read more

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Fallen officer Floyd honored at D.C. Candlelight Vigil

A former Lincoln County deputy who lost his life in the line of duty in 2024 was one ... Read more

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Supervisors to ask FAA to OK tree removal at public airport

Supervisors will request a clear zone easement for the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport to remove trees that could be ... Read more

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Brookhaven spray parks are open for the balmy summer months

Brookhaven’s three spray parks can provide a cool treat on hot days. Splash pads are open to the ... Read more

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Henderson named Co-Lin Dean of Academic Instruction

A seasoned Brookhaven educator and administrator has been named dean of academic instruction at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Dr. ... Read more