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Loyd Star dominates Trojans up front

LOYD STAR — Amite County had speed but they didn’t have the physical dominance needed to win at ...

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West Lincoln will crown Homecoming Queen Friday

West Lincoln will crown its 2024 Homecoming Queen at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, on Perry Miller Field. ...

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The mental as big as the physical in BA softball title run

I saw my old friend, Brookhaven Academy head softball coach Lisa Covington, at Broma’s Deli after church on Sunday. ...

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Co-Lin slips past Pearl River in Poplarville

On paper, the matchup between Copiah-Lincoln CC and the Pearl River Wildcats looked to be a close, even ...

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Seniors bid farewell to special team, season

BROOKHAVEN — Through tears and heartache, Brookhaven Academy seniors bid a goodbye to teammates and the 2024 soccer ...

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Brookhaven Academy sweeps Parklane for MAIS 5A softball state title

The Brookhaven Academy Cougars are the 2025 MAIS 5A State Champions after sweeping their best of three series ...

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Sunny skies to continue, no rain in sight

BROOKHAVEN — Hurricane Milton brought a deluge of rain to the Florida Panhandle making landfall as a Cat. ...

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Veteran knocks out one of two Wednesday fires

LOYD STAR  — Smoke could be seen in the air from two separate grass fires in the Loyd ...

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BA will host MAIS Division II South State tonight

BROOKHAVEN — Cool temperatures and clear skies will set the stage for Brookhaven Academy to host the MAIS ...

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Cougars roar back to take title series opener

 The faintest of grins slowly crept across the face of Brookhaven Academy senior pitcher Ann Elise Duncan as ...

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Brookhaven Police Chief: ‘Mr. Gibson and family, I and my staff are with you in wanting justice to be served’

I want the Gibson Family to know that what happened to Mr. Gibson was wrong. I and my ...

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Volunteer fire departments respond to two fires Wednesday afternoon

LOYD STAR  — Smoke could be seen in the air from two separate grass fires in the Loyd ...

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Residents long for justice

BROOKHAVEN — McNair Smith donned a red Lincoln County youth baseball hat as he stepped up before a ...

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Advocates call for justice in FedEx shooting case

BROOKHAVEN — Advocates gathered on the courthouse steps in support of D’Monterrio Gibson Wednesday morning. They called for ...

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Brookhaven VFW to host 10th annual Open House

The Veterans of Foreign War Post 2618 (Cpt. Daniel D. Entrican) will host its 10th annual Open House ...

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Wesson volleyball honors senior class prior to match

The Wesson Cobra volleyball program, led by coach Michelle Nunnery, recently recognized senior players and managers on the ...

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The Daily Leader Defensive Player of the Week: Loyd Star’s Cunningham

Defensive Player of the Week Carson Cunningham Freshman, Loyd Star You don’t often hear high school coaches talking ...

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The Daily Leader Offensive Player of the Week: Bogue Chitto’s Jayden Poole

Offensive Player of the Week Jayden Poole, Bogue Chitto Sophomore, Running Back Making sure Jayden Poole gets the ...

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Friday Night Look-Ahead: Brookhaven High to host Florence in huge region opener

The Friday Night Lookahead keeps you updated weekly on the upcoming slate of high school football action for ...

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Brookhaven Academy downs Flashes, will host South State

BROOKHAVEN — St. Aloysius certainly came to play and gave the Brookhaven Academy Cougars their best shot in ...