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Final week of qualifying for city candidates.
01/28/2025

Final week of qualifying for city candidates.

With just days left in the qualifying period, 18 people have qualified to run for a municipal office in Brookhaven. As of 3 p.m. Monday, only one alderman was running unopposed — Ward 4’s incumbent, Jeff Henning. Thursday, Jan. 2, was the first official day of qualifying, and the deadline is Fri...

The latest update for development at Lake Okhissa.
01/28/2025

The latest update for development at Lake Okhissa.

LAKE OKHISSA — Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans to open a new lodge in partnership with the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance Tuesday at Lake Okhissa. The lodge is expected to open in 2027 according to a press release from Hyatt Hotels. The lodge will have 200 rooms, a 1,000 person capaci...

A bittersweet end to the soccer season.
01/28/2025

A bittersweet end to the soccer season.

WEST LINCOLN — Bogue Chitto’s Jacey Hutson did everything she could to give her team a chance to reach the playoffs Monday night. A 2-0 win over West Lincoln was not enough as the Bears reached the playoffs on goal differential. Hutson nearly scored the opening goal of the match when she played ...

A double from this Bobcat clinched a victory and playoff spot Monday night.
01/28/2025

A double from this Bobcat clinched a victory and playoff spot Monday night.

BOGUE CHITTO — Two first half goals from Bogue Chitto’s Walker Brady were enough to beat West Lincoln 3-1 Monday night. The third goal came on an error by the goal keeper late in the second half. Bogue Chitto guaranteed a playoff berth with the victory but fell three goals shy of the third place...

Brookhaven Academy earns hoops sweep.
01/27/2025

Brookhaven Academy earns hoops sweep.

The Brookhaven Academy Cougars won a pair of closely contested basketball games on Friday in John R. Gray Gymnasium over their MAIS District 3-5A competitors from Columbia Academy. Brookhaven Academy didn’t have much trouble with Columbia Academy when the teams met earlier this month in Marion Cou...

Be careful if you are traveling south bound to Bogue Chitto.
01/27/2025

Be careful if you are traveling south bound to Bogue Chitto.

BOGUE CHITTO — A truck overturned on I-55 just north of the Bogue Chitto exit around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon. Mississippi Highway Patrol, Bogue Chitto Volunteer Fire Department and Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency responded to the crash. According to MHP Troop M, the wreck occurred in th...

Wreck injures three people Sunday night.
01/27/2025

Wreck injures three people Sunday night.

EAST LINCOLN — A two-vehicle wreck resulted in three subjects with injuries Sunday night as rain fell across Lincoln County. East Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department, King’s Daughters Medical Center, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop M responded to the crash. ...

Air Guard hosts massive training exercise.
01/27/2025

Air Guard hosts massive training exercise.

Hearing or seeing low-flying military helicopters or other aircraft? It may be because the Air National Guard is hosting a massive exercise at multiple locations in and around the state. The Sentry South-Southern Strike 2025 exercise began Monday, Jan. 27, and will continue through Friday, Feb. 7, a...

Brookhaven woman nominated for special award.
01/27/2025

Brookhaven woman nominated for special award.

Cassie May, an employee of St. Andrew’s Thrift Store in Brookhaven, has been nominated for the “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Salute to Greatness Award.” Thaddeus Edmonson Sr., founder and president of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee of the Pine Belt Mississippi, said he met ...

Mississippi breaks record for CWD detections
01/25/2025

Mississippi breaks record for CWD detections

JACKSON — A new record for Chronic Wasting Disease positive detections in a hunting season was set by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks this week. As of Friday morning, 114 positives were confirmed this hunting season breaking the previous record of 110 positives. Chronic...

Residents should be aware of vehicle burglaries.
01/24/2025

Residents should be aware of vehicle burglaries.

BROOKHAVEN — A series of vehicle burglaries have targeted Ford F-150s in Brookhaven recently. Brookhaven Police Department issued a public service announcement warning owners to be on the lookout. The crimes have occurred near local businesses and are currently under investigation. Brookhaven Poli...

Brookhaven officer involved in crash.
01/24/2025

Brookhaven officer involved in crash.

BROOKHAVEN — A Brookhaven Police Officer was involved in a two vehicle crash on Brookway Boulevard Thursday night. The crash occurred just before Sonic as the officer was traveling west bound in a patrol car. Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins said the officer was taken to Kings Daughters Medic...

Seniors earn lone goal in win.
01/24/2025

Seniors earn lone goal in win.

WESSON — It was fitting two Wesson seniors combined to score the lone goal on senior night. Wesson beat West Lincoln 1-0 in a hard fought match. Senior Ben McKenzie connected with senior Christian Cayax-Marin with the first and only goal of the match in the second half. West Lincoln looked much im...

Cobras fight back to win in extra-time.
01/24/2025

Cobras fight back to win in extra-time.

WESSON — A five goal thriller ended in extra-time Thursday night as Wesson completed a comeback to beat West Lincoln 3-2. Both teams played hard in the match. Wesson’s Adyson Dowd scored on a low shot to give the Cobras the first lead in the match with 13 minutes left in the first half. West [.....

Troy Floyd Act introduced.
01/23/2025

Troy Floyd Act introduced.

JACKSON — A bill named after fallen officer Troy Floyd was introduced in the Mississippi House of Representatives on January 16. Floyd was killed in the line of duty last August in Summit where he was an officer. Lincoln County mourned the loss of a native son in the days following. Rep. Vince Man...

Litterbugs strike on Fern Lane.
01/23/2025

Litterbugs strike on Fern Lane.

ZETUS — A beautiful creek was marred by bags of trash illegally dumped on Fern Lane Thursday. Robert Knight, Lincoln County Litter and Solid Waste Control Coordinator, operated a bucket to pick up the trash with the help of trustees from the Lincoln County Jail. Knight said it burns him when peopl...

West Lincoln girls keep win streak rolling with win over Loyd Star.
01/23/2025

West Lincoln girls keep win streak rolling with win over Loyd Star.

The young Loyd Star girls’ basketball team gave Region 7-2A leading West Lincoln all they could handle on Friday, but the veteran Bears used a big second half to take the lead and hold on for a 48-40 victory which pushed their winning streak to 10 games. WL and coach Lane Young are now 16-5 […]

Loyd Star Soccer picks up crucial sweep of Franklin County.
01/23/2025

Loyd Star Soccer picks up crucial sweep of Franklin County.

For the last several seasons, Region 7-Class I soccer has come down to Loyd Star and Franklin County. The 2024-2025 campaign has been no different and on Thursday, the Hornets took a pair of huge matches on the road at Franklin County. In the opening girls’ matchup, the Hornets (14-4) won 1-0 and ...

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