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Bogue Chitto 16-14 Salem Wilkinson 28-6 Enterprise Amite County 30-12 Loyd Star Mount Olive 36-20 West Lincoln Brookhaven 43-7 North Pike Central Hinds 44-41 Brookhaven Academy Franklin County 35-18 Jefferson […]
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52nd Ole Brook Festival rakes in the fall crowds ↗
Thousands of people walked the downtown streets of Brookhaven for the 52nd annual Ole Brook Festival. Live music, food trucks, arts-and-crafts vendors, antique cars and a Kid’s Zone gave attendees […]
Rotary hosts Lynyrd Skynyrd crash responder ↗
Bobby McDaniel, former president and founding charter member of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Memorial Association, spoke Oct. 22 to the Brookhaven Rotary Club about the tragic crash of the plane carrying […]
Lincoln County unemployment below national rate, at state average ↗
The unemployment rate for Lincoln County has dropped below the national rate, and tied the state percentage. Lincoln County saw 458 individuals unemployed for the month of August — 3.2 […]
‘Love From Ledger’ provides cash, treats, toys to Brookhaven Animal Rescue League ↗
Ledger Smith recently celebrated his “almost 100 day” mark after transplant by delivering his Love From Ledger donation, treats and toys to Brookhaven Animal Rescue League. “Paint Beauty with the […]
Conversations with Mrs. Pat ↗
The first time I met Patricia Ann Williams McGill Tillman was during one of my first years at The Daily Leader. I was writing a story about the history of […]
Who’s on the Lincoln County ballot Nov. 3? ↗
The General Election will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polling places open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Anyone in line to vote at 7 p.m. will be allowed to […]
Living the dream: Apply to be ‘Merry’ this Christmas ↗
Some little girls in Lincoln County dream of wearing a crown, red velvet cape and sash, and having the title “Miss Merry Christmas.” For the girls who are now high […]
Lincoln County Jail docket: 3 arrested on assault charges ↗
Lincoln County Jail docket, Oct. 19-25, 2026: • Dariendejuan Stewart Fells, 06/05/1995, 512 McCormick Court — arrested on city warrant, by Brookhaven Police Department. • Tye Q. Williams, 01/15/1994, 416 […]
David Earl Jones ↗
Funeral service for David Earl Jones will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Jericho Church of Christ. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on […]
A ‘Grand Remembrance’ for a local legend ↗
A Brookhaven legend celebrated her birthday the day she died and now the community she loved is celebrating her. Patricia Williams McGill-Tillman left this world for her heavenly home the […]
Lincoln County’s expenses high at close of fiscal year, but so was revenue ↗
The Lincoln County government’s fiscal year has come to an end, with total expenditures at 108.2% of the budgeted amounts. The collected revenue for the year exceeded that, however — […]
Poll worker training is Saturday, Oct. 24 ↗
Tuesday, November 2, is General Election Day in Mississippi, and poll workers are needed in Lincoln County. Training for poll workers will be Saturday, Oct. 24, at 9:30 a.m. at […]
Donald Ray Walley ↗
A memorial service for Donald Ray Walley will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Brookhaven, MS. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. […]
Absentee voting still open for November election ↗
The General Election is fast approaching — polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2. Until then, qualified residents registered to vote can cast an […]
Bobby Taylor ↗
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Taylor of Oma, MS, will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Greater Mt. Olive MB Church, Oma, MS. Interment will be […]
Shirl Ann Christmas ↗
Graveside service for Ms. Shirl Christmas will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at […]
John Davis ↗
Funeral service for Mr. John Davis will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Zion Hill M.B. Church in Wesson, Mississippi. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. until […]
Angie Martin ↗
Funeral service for Angie Martin will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Mt. Pleasant M.B Church in Sontag, Mississippi. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. until […]
Virginia Evelyn Wilson ↗
Graveside service for Ms. Virginia Wilson will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in the Friendship Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. […]
Balm in Gilead ↗
I would comfort myself in sorrow; My heart is faint in me. Listen! The voice, The cry of the daughter of my people From a far country: “Is not the Lord […]
Wesson playmakers outrace Hornets ↗
LOYD STAR — Wesson (7-0) beat Loyd Star (5-2) 40-6 Friday night. The contest was featured by the New Orleans Saints as their game of the week. Wesson was able […]
Yellowjackets sting the Bobcats to get 64-32 W ↗
Bogue Chitto drops to a 2-5 record on the season after the visiting Enterprise Yellowjackets (5-2) took home a 64-32 victory Thursday night. The Bobcats have won just two of […]
Tornadoes fizzle out at Brookhaven — Undefeated Panthers take 56-0 win ↗
The Brookhaven High Panthers took another W Thursday at home, defeating the Laurel Tornadoes 56 to nothing. Five of those seven touchdowns and PATs came in the first quarter, followed […]
Georgia-Pacific Monticello completes $110 million log line improvement project ↗
Georgia-Pacific’s containerboard facility in Monticello, Mississippi, recently commissioned a $110 million log line modernization project — upgrades that reduce truck unloading times and strengthen the mill’s status as an industry […]
McComb death ruled caused by unattended cooking ↗
State Fire Marshal Office investigators believe unattended cooking led to the death of a McComb man. The McComb Fire Department and SFMO responded to a home on 12th Street in […]
Bobby Ford McGehee ↗
A celebration of life will be held for Bobby Ford McGehee at 12 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Riverwood Family with burial to follow in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery. […]
District Attorney thanks County for office space as move from Pike nears completion ↗
District Attorney Brendon Adams thanked the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors Monday for the new DA office space provided inside the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The space is very nice […]
Lincoln County Jail docket: Arrests made for burglary, assault ↗
Lincoln County Jail docket, Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026: • Ke’Jharin Jerquay Montez Beasley, 02/14/2003, 1803 Brignall Road — arrested, charged with DUI first, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, no auto insurance, […]
‘One people, one place, one purpose’ — Brookhaven mayor presents State of the City ↗
In the mayor’s first State of the City address Oct. 2, Larry Jointer painted a picture of Brookhaven as “One People, One Place, One Purpose.” The pastor of St. James […]