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Co-Lin Summer Theatre Camp presents "Beetlejuice Jr."
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (472+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Thursday, July 9, 2026 Copiah-Lincoln Community College's 2026 Summer Theatre Camp will bring "Beetlejuice Jr." to the stage July 11-12, capping off seven days of rehearsal with two public performances. Showtimes are set for 6 p. m. Saturday, and 2 p. m. Sunday, in the Ewing Fine Arts…...
First human case of WNV in Mississippi confirmed for 2026
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (326+ words) Published 11: 00 am Thursday, July 9, 2026 The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed Mississippi's first human case of West Nile virus this year in Hancock County. West Nile virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to…...
MDWFP thanks those who celebrated the Fourth at the state's parks
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (314+ words) Daily Leader MDWFP thanks those who celebrated the Fourth at the state's parks Published 9: 00 am Wednesday, July 8, 2026 The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) extends its appreciation to everyone who celebrated Independence Day at Mississippi State Parks during…...
MDWFP simplifies fishing regulations for Mississippi anglers
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (237+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Thursday, July 2, 2026 The changes are intended to simplify daily creel limits and remove outdated restrictions that are no longer needed. Most changes involve largemouth bass regulations at MDWFP State Fishing Lakes and State Park Lakes. At the following…...
Renewed day by day
1+ week, 5+ day ago (203+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Saturday, June 27, 2026 The calendar says one thing, but my mind fluctuates when it comes to my age. I confess that when I let the calendar and birth certificate do the calculations, my mind could quickly go into a…...
Rotary Club hosts steak fundraiser
1+ week, 5+ day ago (61+ words) Daily Leader Rotary Club hosts steak fundraiser Published 1: 00 pm Saturday, June 27, 2026 The Rotary Club of Brookhaven recently hosted its annual steak dinner fundraiser at Mitchell's Catering. USM names spring honors America's Time Capsule sealed Centreville man killed in Wilkinson County…...
Family fun returns with Farmers Market Dairy Day
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (94+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026 June is Dairy Month, and the Brookhaven Farmers Market will celebrate Dairy Day Saturday, June 20. One of the most popular markets each year, Dairy Day will take place at the Lincoln Civic Center on Belt Line…...
Lincoln Civic Center Baseball Program announces 2026 All-Star selections
4+ week, 1+ day ago (84+ words) Daily Leader Lincoln Civic Center Baseball Program announces 2026 All-Star selections Published 5: 00 pm Tuesday, June 9, 2026 The Lincoln Civic Center Baseball Program has announced the 2026 All-Star selections. They are: 2 Co-Lin Wolves named 2026 Gold Glove winners Castles boutique celebrates 35 years in business Juvenile…...
Phi Mu Omega welcomes 6 new members
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (472+ words) Published 9: 00 am Thursday, June 4, 2026 Phi Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. recently hosted a New Member Luncheon at the Southwest Mississippi Community College Workforce Center to introduce its six newest members, under the leadership of Membership Chairman…...
Retired teacher claims family connection to Davy Crockett
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (804+ words) Published 9: 00 am Wednesday, June 3, 2026 A former Loyd Star teacher has a piece of tangible history he says connects his family to the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett. Crockett, 1786-1836, was a politician, militia officer and frontiersman who has been credited with so…...