News from dailyleader.com
Media Bias Ratings
Do you diasgree?
Edit bias
Learn more about Media Bias Ratings.
Top dailyleader.com News
Latest News Stories
Jesus · BrookhavenHi, all! Just a thought to help start your weekend. Regular readers of these “Thoughts” will know that I enjoy visiting and taking pictures of all kinds of churches whenever I have the chance. I’ve shared pictures of cathedrals and chapels, big and small, and this little church fascinated me. Sitting right in the middle of several quaint little shops and eateries just a block or so off the main drag in downtown San Antonio, Texas, is this littl…See the Story
Help us see - Daily Leader
Bogue Chitto · Bogue ChittoCopiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson Campus named six outstanding sophomores to the prestigious 2023-2024 Hall of Fame during the annual awards day ceremony. Induction into the college’s Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed on a student at Co-Lin. Inducted were Kamryn Bridges of Wesson, Gary Clark Jr. of Bogue Chitto, Colton Fuqua of Houlka, Haley McCullough of Wesson, Kortne Nelson of Brookhaven, and Baylee Zumbro of Brookhaven. Brid…See the Story
6 students named to Co-Lin Hall of Fame, Wesson campus - Daily Leader
Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven“Pour it in dat drawah,” Patty said as she pointed toward the top of the washer. I still remember the time when our 3-year-old granddaughter was helping me wash a load of clothes during a weekend we were on duty to keep our grands. Her instructions were plain enough, but I couldn’t see the opening for the detergent. “Pull it out, Mama C.” With a slight tug, the drawer opened and the riddle was solved. Next she showed me the hamper for clean laun…See the Story
Basic instructions - Daily Leader
Social Media · BrookhavenRecent stories have generated considerable community engagement on social media and in person lately. It is fantastic and rewarding to see our readers discuss local stories. I’ve always believed one of the goals of journalism and writing stories for the newspaper was to open up channels of dialogue within our community. Conversations are one of the best ways to initiate change and stories play a role in couching those conversations. Not all dis…See the Story
Community engagement is welcomed - Daily Leader
Brookhaven, Mississippi · BrookhavenTwo Brookhaven High School students are among the 10 semifinalists for the Mississippi State Board of Education junior student representative program in the 2024-2025 school year. The SBE student representative program includes one high school junior and one high school senior who will serve as non-voting SBE members, and provide input on policy decisions that affect Mississippi’s public schools. The current junior SBE rep, Kate Riddle of Lafaye…See the Story
2 BHS students among semifinalists for State Ed Board Student Reps - Daily Leader
Brookhaven, Mississippi · BrookhavenBy Mr. Robert Nathan Gregory
MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE — Forest landowners in Mississippi can now join the state’s farm owners who suffered production loss due to last year’s drought in applying for federal emergency loans. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack approved a legislative request to approve Emergency Forest Restoration Program funding, or EFRP, for eligible forest landowners on April 15. He initially designated all 82 Mi…See the Story
Disaster aid eligibility expanded to foresters - Daily Leader
Brookhaven, Mississippi · BrookhavenAn era is ending at Copiah-Lincoln Community College as the college’s Director of Public Relations Natalie Davis is soon retiring after 25 years at the school. She is a local media legend, as Natalie had a whole career selling advertising at The Daily Leader prior to coming to Co-Lin. She managed accounts all over town at a time when print advertising was booming, but wanting to slow down a bit, she took the job at Co-Lin with her children still…See the Story
Thanks, Natalie - Daily Leader
Senior Citizens · BrookhavenA pair of Lawrence County Cougars have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers with the women’s basketball team at Hinds Community College in Utica. Seniors Makayla Hardy and Jamiya Atterberry recently made their pledges to Hinds official with a signing ceremony at the school. Both players were a big part of the Lawrence County girls’ team, reaching the quarterfinals of the MHSAA 4A playoffs and finishing with an 18-11 record, th…See the Story
