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Storm looks to be worse than expected
A winter storm has become more than predicted as roads ice over in Brookhaven. On Sunday, Lincoln County Emergency Management Director Clifford Galey gave an ...
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Hospitalizations appear to be decreasing in Brookhaven
Hospitalizations at King’s Daughters Medical Center seem to be slowing down as more people in the community are getting vaccinated. On Saturday, KDMC staff will ...
by Gracie Byrne, Friday, February 12, 2021 5:30 pm
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The Lincoln County Mississippi Scholars program is preparing for its annual award banquet
The Lincoln County Mississippi Scholars is preparing for this year’s scholarship event. The Mississippi Scholars program was brought to Lincoln County in 2005 and has ...
by Gracie Byrne, Friday, February 12, 2021 4:30 pm
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Area florist said love is here to stay despite COVID-19
Florist Elaina Anders hopes people “love each other” this Valentine’s Day. This year, Valentine’s Day is on Sunday. Couples young and old will be spending ...
by Gracie Byrne, Thursday, February 11, 2021 6:00 pm
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Severe weather will make its way to Brookhaven next week
The week of Feb. 15 is designated as “Severe Weather Preparedness Week” in Mississippi. Severe weather is coming next week bringing freezing rain to the ...
by Gracie Byrne, Thursday, February 11, 2021 4:00 pm
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Area offices announce closings for Presidents Day Monday
In observance of Presidents Day, all the area county and city offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 15. The Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce and Mississippi ...
by Gracie Byrne, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 6:00 pm
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Brookhaven gets a second vaccine site
The vaccination effort is in full force, as Wal-Mart in Brookhaven has been designated a vaccination site. On Tuesday, the Mississippi Department of Health announced ...
by Gracie Byrne, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 10:00 am
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The Chamber of Commerce is searching for the 2021 Miss Hospitality
The Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce is looking for its 2021 Miss Hospitality. With spring comes the search for a new Miss Hospitality. The contest ...
by Gracie Byrne, Monday, February 8, 2021 5:00 pm
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KDMC remains the sole vaccination site in Lincoln County
The vaccination effort is in full force, as King’s Daughters Medical Center remains the sole site in Lincoln County where shots are administered. Emergency Management ...
by Gracie Byrne, Monday, February 8, 2021 4:00 pm
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Flag hoisted in funeral salute
The Brookhaven Fire Department hoisted the American flag from one of its trucks at Fannie Mullins Alternative School as the funeral procession for David “Basie” ...