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Jordan Blackwell’s father: He’s my hero (video)

Jordan Blackwell, 17, was killed in a shooting spree that left eight people dead in Lincoln County over the weekend. His father, Shon Blackwell, called ... Read more

by Matt Rushing, Monday, May 29, 2017 8:01 pm

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Time to fire up the grills, summer is here in Brookhaven

The smoke rises, the smell grabs your attention and your mouth begins to water. It’s grilling time in Mississippi. Memorial Day is the unofficial start ... Read more

by Matt Rushing, Friday, May 26, 2017 9:55 pm

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Edgewood Mansion to be brought back to its former glory

A ramshackle mansion on Storm Avenue will soon get the facelift it deserves. The Brookhaven Zoning Board Thursday approved a special-use permit for Edgewood Mansion ... Read more

by Matt Rushing, Friday, May 26, 2017 9:53 pm

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Know Your Neighbor: Heather Verdin

From the Creole State to the Magnolia State, Heather Verdin finds her home in Brookhaven. Verdin, 19, moved to Mississippi in 2014. She resides in ... Read more

by Matt Rushing, Friday, May 26, 2017 9:52 pm

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LED lights are in the works for city of Brookhaven

Aldermen are aiming for a brighter Brookhaven as they look to replace 195 high pressure sodium light fixtures with LED fixtures throughout the downtown area, ... Read more

by Matt Rushing, Thursday, May 25, 2017 9:37 pm

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Can you dig the new BHS club? Archaeology added to school activities

Who will become the real life Indiana Jones? Someone from Brookhaven High School could, that’s who. The Brookhaven School Board Tuesday voted to establish an ... Read more

by Matt Rushing, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 9:03 pm

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Science can rid city of pests — Mosquito control in Brookhaven up for bids

Ouch! As summer approaches, so do those pesky mosquitoes. The City of Brookhaven is hoping to control the mosquito population by contracting with a company ... Read more

by Matt Rushing, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:09 pm

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Free meal program starts June 1 in Brookhaven

The summer food program that allows children 18 and under to eat for free starts June 1. It ends June 26. Sponsored by the Brookhaven ... Read more

by Matt Rushing, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 9:09 pm

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New business location is in ‘good hands’

Allstate Insurance is moving to a new downtown location. Agency owner Keegan Bumpous took over the current office located on West Congress Street in August ... Read more

by Matt Rushing, Monday, May 22, 2017 9:03 pm

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The Junction continues its evolution

The restaurant’s name got shorter while the menu expanded. The Pasta Junction is now The Junction, and owner Michael Mascagni said he hopes the change ... Read more

by Matt Rushing, Monday, May 22, 2017 9:00 pm

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