Mixture of sleet, snow makes early appearance
The frozen bits falling from the sky on Monday took many Brookhaven residents by surprise, though temperatures in the 40s had people piling on the clothing layers for more warmth.
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16th Sect. lease would allow Berean Children's Home relocation
The Lincoln County Board of Education is considering a 16th Section lease to a Louisiana-based children's home that would likely be the largest lease granted in the district's history.
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Jobless rate sees major Oct. decline
Both Lincoln County's and Mississippi's October unemployment rates are down substantially from the September numbers, giving local officials hope for a better showing going into Christmas season.
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Thanksgiving weekend free of auto fatalities
Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop M officials are happy to report the Thanksgiving holiday was safe and free of traffic fatalities and alcohol-related accidents this year.
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Down economy prompts changes in buying habits
With the economy at a definite low point going into the holiday season, many shoppers say they will be scaling down Christmas spending. However, their Christmas spirit remains undaunted by the doldrums.
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Ministry meeting physical, spiritual needs
The Rev. Jerry Durr looks at the calling of the Brookhaven Outreach Ministries as a comfort and service not only to needy stomachs, but to hungry souls as well.
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Putnam friends gather to mark 100th birthday
Friends of Ruth Putnam came together to honor her for reaching the century mark Saturday in two separate gatherings, the first at Haven Hall Health Care Center and the other at Western Sizzlin.
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Churches open doors for holiday meals
There was lunch for everyone Thursday as two local churches offered dinner for those who - for whatever reason - couldn't have Thanksgiving with family this year.
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Refuge From The Storm
William "Buddy" McCloud has seen enough tornadoes during his 40 years of living on China Grove Road to have what the old folks call "good enough sense."
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Allen, former alderman of Ward 6, dies
After battling failing health for quite some time, former Ward Six Alderman Buddy Allen died Sunday in Ridgeland.
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Shoppers out early for Black Friday deals
Sleepy eyes and an uncertain economy were not enough to keep Brookhavenites from buying up all the electronic items they could get their hands on when Black Friday's sales began early today.
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Two celebrate Hometown Bucks wins
Hometown Christmas Bucks winners Edna Bishop and Jean Chipman are feeling $75 richer as they prepare for the approaching holidays.
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