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Citizen to City: Hold parents accountable - Daily Leader

Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven

Citizen to City: Hold parents accountable - Daily Leader

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A Brookhaven resident thanked city leadership and law enforcement for holding underage criminals accountable — and encouraged them to enforce the punishment on their parents or guardians. “I feel like if my child goes out there and does wrong, I should be held accountable for what my child does,” said Darlene Graham. Whether its crimes involving guns, drugs, burglary or something else, Graham said minors should not be allowed by parents or guar…Read Article

Coopwood finishes 10 years of service with MDWFP commission - Daily Leader

Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven

Coopwood finishes 10 years of service with MDWFP commission - Daily Leader

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JACKSON — Routine housekeeping action typically defines the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks commission meetings in June. Thursday morning was a little more celebratory for the agency. MDWFP Commission Chairman Scott Coopwood presided over his final meeting concluding 10 years of service to the agency. His even temperament will be one of the lasting impressions of his tenure, MDWFP Executive Director Lynn Posey remarked. …Read Article

Lincoln Library wraps up summer program with a little bit of magic - Daily Leader

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Lincoln Library wraps up summer program with a little bit of magic - Daily Leader

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The Lincoln County Public Library is wrapping up its colorful summer library program Thursday with a little bit of magic and a whole lot of imagination. Award-winning performer Dorian LaChance will present “Pigments of Your Imagination” at 10 a.m. at the library, located at 100 S. Jackson St. in Brookhaven. The interactive program scheduled for Green Week features magic, puppets and story-telling,” said Children and Youth Service Coordinator Pat…Read Article

Taking a closer look at upcoming MAIS reclassification for 2025-2027 - Daily Leader

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The Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) is entering into a new classification cycle through the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. In the past, when the association would go through one of these changes, the announcement of the new classes would be done with press releases and some publicity, usually during football season in October or November. Back in October of 2024, there was an initial vote on a new plan that was radic…Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

No regrets — Outgoing mayor, aldermen express thanks, desires for City’s future - Daily Leader

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“I have no regrets, only gratitude.” Outgoing Brookhaven Mayor Joe C. Cox made the statement during his final regular board meeting Tuesday. The three-term mayor ends his time in office on June 30. Newly-elected Mayor Larry Jointer will take office July 1. “I am reminded of a quote by John Quincy Adams: ‘Duty is ours, results are God’s.’ It expresses the idea that while we each are responsible for fulfilling our duties and obligations, we should…Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

Loyd Star dad navigating Lincoln County school bus turnaround runaround - Daily Leader

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A Lincoln County dad seems to be navigating a school bus turnaround runaround. Kenneth Johnson attended Monday’s meeting of the Board of Supervisors to question why he is paying out-of-pocket to fix a roadway so a school bus can pick up his 10-year-old daughter. Johnson’s home is one of two on the half-mile-long road off Loyd Star Lane that serves as a driveway for three property owners. His daughter can’t see the bus from the designated pickup …Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

John P. McTaggart - Daily Leader

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A celebration of life will be held for John P. McTaggart on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Riverwood Family with a visitation from noon until the time of the service and burial at Riverwood Memorial Park. John P. McTaggart, 86, of McCall Creek passed away on June 20, 2025, at the home of his daughter. He was born on February 8, 1939, to the late J.H. McTaggart and Agnes Reed McTaggart. Throughout high school, he served in the National Guar…Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

Hart’s Construction 12U baseball finishes 2025 season - Daily Leader

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The team representing Hart’s Construction recently finished up the 12U baseball season. Team members include: Jerrion Keller, Mason Hart, Tonka Wilson, Nathan Havard, Brody Smith, Hartley Beeson, Alec Young, Cruize Case, Gray Taylor, Gage Landry, Riley Burleigh, and Kiptyn Hudson. Coaches are Jerry Freeman, Glynn Jones, and Shane Hannah. The post Hart’s Construction 12U baseball finishes 2025 season appeared first on Daily Leader.Baseball · Brookhaven Read Article

Buster’s Painting 8U baseball wraps up season - Daily Leader

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The team representing Buster’s Painting recently wrapped up the 8U baseball season with a runner-up finish in the Lincoln County Tournament. Team members include: Luke Fischer, Beckham Barney, Riley Jones, Weston Prather, Lawson Bozeman, Tad Deer, Zan Perkins, Quinton McGowen, Tony McGee and Brax Buitt. Coaches are Anthony Prather, Nicole Prather, and Buster Buitt. The post Buster’s Painting 8U baseball wraps up season appeared first on Daily L…Sports · Brookhaven Read Article

Jasmin Nichole Vige - Daily Leader

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Jasmin Nichole Vige, born on December 4, 2002, left this world far too soon on June 14, 2025, at the age of 22. In her short time here, she left a lasting mark on every soul lucky enough to know her. Jasmin is survived by her loving mother, Christy; her devoted brother, Shawn, and sister, Jennifer (Josh); her loving dad Keith, (Shauna); her adoring aunt, Cindy (Kenny); her two nephews, Michael and Cooper; and an extended family of friends who wi…Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

Royce A. Berry - Daily Leader

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Funeral services for Mr. Royce A. Berry of Brookhaven, MS, will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 12 noon in Willie Mae Tyler Memorial Chapel, Brookhaven, MS. Interment: Friendship M. B. Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, MS. A visitation will occur before services from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mr. Berry, age 62, passed away at his residence on June 17, 2025. Arrangements are by R. E. Tyler Funeral Home Inc., Brookhaven. The post Royce A. Berry appeared f…Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

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