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5 days ago · News Local locations ace inspections. BROOKHAVEN — Three local locations aced health inspections. One of those was the Lincoln County Jail according to ...
Strong winds, tornadoes forecast with severe storm system
15 hours ago · BROOKHAVEN — Damaging wind gusts, hail and tornadoes are forecast to be in a severe storm system Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service warns there is an enhanced risk for Lincoln ...
Brookhaven police make arrests after Christmas Eve shooting
2 days ago · BROOKHAVEN — Two suspects were arrested in connection to a Christmas Eve shooting just before midnight. Brookhaven Police Department have not released the names of those in custody.
Brookhaven police identify shooting suspects - Daily Leader
1 day ago · Collins stated in a press release that officers responded to a shots fired call around 5 p.m. Christmas Eve in the 400 block of Main Street. The victim who was shot was airlifted to Jackson and ...
Woman arrested in connection with double shooting - Daily Leader
1 day ago · BROOKHAVEN — A woman was arrested in connection with a double shooting last week. Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins confirmed the arrest and provided some context to the shooting.
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5 days ago · News MHP’s Christmas travel period is on. The Mississippi Highway Patrol kicked off its 2024 Christmas Holiday Travel Period Monday at 6 a.m. The period ...
Two victims shot in Brookhaven - Daily Leader
Dec 19, 2024 · BROOKHAVEN — Two people were shot in a neighborhood near Alexander Junior High School Thursday afternoon. The Brookhaven Police Department with the assistance of Lincoln County Sheriff’s ...
Obits - Daily Leader
Dec 17, 2024 · Obits Dennis K. Cotten. Dennis K. Cotten, 76, of Brookhaven, died December 16, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born January ... December 17, 2024
Once again, Brookhaven moves back to an elected Chief of Police …
Dec 3, 2024 · PHOTO BY BRETT CAMPBELL The Brookhaven Board, with Ward 3 Alderman Rev. Charles Caston Sr. acting as Mayor Pro Tempore in the absence of an ailing Mayor Joe Cox, voted Tuesday to make the Chief of ...
Corrections chair shares view for upcoming legislative session
Dec 18, 2024 · BROOKHAVEN — Rep. Becky Currie was given a baptism by fire this summer as she took over the Corrections Committee Chair position and visited prisons across Mississippi. She quipped while she has ...