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Lincoln Police Arrest Inmate Who Did Not Return to Prison in June

Marijuana · Brookhaven

Lincoln Police Arrest Inmate Who Did Not Return to Prison in June

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Officials said in a Thursday release that the 38-year-old woman had already been booked into the Lancaster County jail.See the Story

1 people, 1 place, 1 purpose: Mayor shares vision in personal motto - Daily Leader

Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven

1 people, 1 place, 1 purpose: Mayor shares vision in personal motto - Daily Leader

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July 1 was a historic day in the City of Brookhaven. The first African-American mayor stepped into office. The Rev. Dr. Larry D. Jointer, long-time pastor of St. James M.B. Church, was elected to the position and sworn in during June. During his inaugural board meeting Tuesday, Jointer thanked God for the opportunity to become mayor and to work together with the people of Brookhaven “for this great city we call home.” After thanking family, frie…Read Article

Stewart is Brookhaven's first black city clerk - Daily Leader

Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven

Stewart is Brookhaven's first black city clerk - Daily Leader

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As Mavis Stewart took her oath of office Wednesday she made history, becoming the first black municipal clerk for the City of Brookhaven. Stewart, 52, was sworn into the office in the chancery courtroom at the Lincoln County/Brookhaven Government Complex. The room was filled with family, friends, city employees, board members and supporters taking all the chairs and lining the walls. Rev. Larry Jointer of St. James Missionary Baptist Church, who…Read Article

Dozens ‘hooked’ at Youth Fishing Day - Daily Leader

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Dozens of children and adults participated in the first Youth Fishing Day hosted by the Reach 1 Save 1 community-based organization at Brookhaven Fishing Pond on June 28. Reach 1 Save 1 was organized by Interim Police Chief Randy Belcher to provide organized, safe activities for youth in Brookhaven and Lincoln County to enjoy side-by-side with volunteer mentors. The group plans to host events throughout the year. For more information, visit the …Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

BankPlus named Chamber's May Business of the Month - Daily Leader

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BankPlus was chosen as Business of the Month for May by members of the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce. BankPlus has two Brookhaven locations — 600 Brookway Blvd. and 147 South Railroad Ave. Subscribe to our free email newsletter Get the latest news sent to your inbox Most Popular 1 Brookhaven names Bairfield chief of […]Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

Universities, colleges release names of area honors students - Daily Leader

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University of West Alabama Christopher Westrope, of Wesson, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of West Alabama. Dean’s List students at UWA must have a grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.79. Freed-Hardeman University Halle Carr, of Hazlehurst, was named to the Dean’s List at Freed-Hardeman University for the spring semester. Carr is a senior nursing student. Students on the Dean’s List have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.4 o…Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

Louvenia Montgomery - Daily Leader

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A memorial service for Louvenia Montgomery will be at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Williams Mortuary. There will be no public visitation. Ms. Montgomery was born on Jan. 14, 1936, and died on June 25, 2025, at her residence. She was the daughter of Martha A. Chaney. Williams Mortuary is in charge of cremation.Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

Ana Alicia White - Daily Leader

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Funeral service for Mrs. Ana White will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Mt. Wade M.B. Church. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. until time of service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs. White was born on Feb. 19, 1985, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, and died on June 29, 2025, in the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Annie Sanders and James Cr…Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

Brookhaven's Interim Police Chief takes oath of office - Daily Leader

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On Monday, June 30, Randy Belcher was sworn in as Brookhaven’s Interim Chief of Police. Municipal Judge Louwlynn Vanzetta “Van” Williams administered the oath. Belcher was approved by the Board of Aldermen on May 20, just after then-Mayor Joe Cox proposed the Board appoint an acting or interim chief to take office immediately upon the end of then-Chief Kenneth Collins term. Collins retired after eight years, effective midnight June 30. Upon th…Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

Melissa Ann Wilkinson - Daily Leader

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Meadville – January 10, 1978 – June 28, 2025 Funeral services for Melissa Ann Wilkinson, 47, of Meadville, MS, will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Siloam Baptist Church at 12 P.M. with Bro. Leon Wallace officiating under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 11 A.M. until the service time. Melissa, affectionately known as “Liss…Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

Clarence Kelly - Daily Leader

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Funeral services for Mr. Clarence Kelly of Brookhaven, MS are 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Siloam M. B. Church, Brookhaven, MS. Interment: Siloam M B Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, MS. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025 from 12-5 p.m. at R.E. Tyler Funeral Home Inc., Brookhaven, and on Saturday at the church prior to services from 10-11 a.m. Mr. Kelly, age 64, passed away June 28, 2025 in KDMC, Brookhaven, MS. The post Clarenc…Brookhaven, Mississippi · Brookhaven Read Article

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