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Columns

The red battle of Mount Zion

Looking out my front door I count at least 12 red hills rising from the ground. Inside each one is a small army determined to ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, November 7, 2015 9:10 pm

Columns

Community bands together as violence spikes

In a drizzling rain on Saturday, I stood with my family and others from church and prayed in front of an apartment door riddled with ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, October 31, 2015 8:51 pm

News

Lincoln County’s burn ban likely to be lifted

Lincoln County’s burn ban will likely be lifted soon, according to Civil Defense Director Clifford Galey. Galey said Tuesday that he had the paperwork ready ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Wednesday, October 28, 2015 12:12 pm

News

Fire destroys house

A single-story brick home on Old Hwy. 51 was destroyed in a fire Monday evening, according to New Sight Volunteer Fire Chief Cory Smith. Smith ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Wednesday, October 28, 2015 12:10 pm

News

Flooding closes portions of roadways

The flash flood watch for Lincoln County has expired, according to the National Weather Service. A flash flood warning was issued and then expired overnight. ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Monday, October 26, 2015 8:56 am

Columns

Inappropriate communication a growing problem

The week’s news from around the state brought the usual mix of stories — education funding battles, crime, government problems, politicians bickering, etc. But during ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, October 24, 2015 8:53 pm

Columns

A real fireplace on a cold morning is special

Though the temperature has approached nowhere near cold, we have already lit two fires in the Horton house this fall. There were a couple chilly ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Saturday, October 17, 2015 10:24 pm

News

Police: Shooter in standoff dead

Police on the scene. Updates: 11:59: The man who fired dozens of shots at officers during an hours-long standoff at a Brookhaven apartment complex is dead, ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Monday, October 12, 2015 7:04 pm

News

West Nile confirmed in Copiah County

(AP) – Seven new cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Mississippi, including one in Copiah County, bringing the state’s total to 35 ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Monday, October 5, 2015 2:25 pm

News

Best of Brookhaven contest winds down

The deadline for The Daily Leader’s 2015 Reader’s Choice Awards is nearing, with completed ballots due Oct. 7. The first “Best of Brookhaven” contest will ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Thursday, October 1, 2015 10:29 am

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