Editorials

Work on our biggest project is underway

The many communities in Brookhaven and Lincoln County are rich, diverse, unique — and connected. Everybody knows everybody,…

Editorials

Make railroad safety a priority

Could the very thing that helped establish Brookhaven one day destroy part of it? Though it’s a highly…

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October campaign promotes road safety

The Mississippi Highway Patrol has started a new campaign to raise awareness of distracted driving and reduce the…

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Burn ban in place to ensure safety

Though it might be tempting to dismiss the county’s burn ban as unnecessary, please don’t. Lincoln County is…

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Ole Brook festival deemed a success

Despite cool and breezy weather, the 41st Ole Brook Festival looked like a great success. Crowds gathered early…

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Coverage is irresponsible

A recent criminal case in Lincoln County has drawn the attention of media from Jackson, with television stations…

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Chamber manager leaves strong legacy

After 42 years as the “glue” of the Chamber of Commerce, office manager Pam Cartwright will retire at…

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Shared personnel records could help

When it comes to matters involving anything that could be considered “personnel” related, government agencies tend to err…

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City leads effort for property clean up

In a perfect world, the city would never have to get involved in cleaning unkempt properties. Property owners…

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BTC prepares for the future

What most of us know as “vo-tech” has changed through the years. At one time, vocational and technical…