Brett Campbell, Author at Daily Leader

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Student with Brookhaven ties earns law school honor

The University of Virginia School of Law has named four students Ritter Scholars for 2023-2024, including Keegan Hudson. Hudson, 25, is the son of Keith ... Read more

by Brett Campbell, Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:00 am

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Out with the old bridge, soon in with the new

The North Jackson Street bridge replacement project is progressing. “They got the clearing complete and the old bridge removed. They’re making progress,” said engineer Ryan ... Read more

by Brett Campbell, Saturday, September 23, 2023 7:47 am

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Hollis Watkins, who was jailed multiple times for challenging segregation in Mississippi, dies at 82

Lincoln County native and civil rights leader Hollis Watkins, who started challenging segregation and racial oppression in his native Mississippi when he was a teenager ... Read more

by Brett Campbell, Friday, September 22, 2023 9:48 pm

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Expert opinion: Police department ‘in need of rebuilding’

In early August, the Brookhaven Board of Aldermen hired an independent expert to evaluate the police department and its operations. That evaluation is now complete, ... Read more

by Brett Campbell, Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:19 pm

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Lawrence County High School presents 2023 Homecoming Court

The Lawrence County High School Homecoming Court will be presented at 6:20 p.m. on the football field on Sept. 22, prior to the Cougars’ 7 ... Read more

by Brett Campbell, Thursday, September 21, 2023 1:30 pm

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Loyd Star High School presents 2023 Homecoming Court

The Loyd Star High School Homecoming Court will be presented on the football field Sept. 22, prior to the Hornets’ 7 p.m. game against the ... Read more

by Brett Campbell, Thursday, September 21, 2023 11:33 am

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3 area residents bag $10K in lottery winnings

Three area residents have bagged a total of $10,000 in Mississippi Lottery winnings. Darlene N. of Bogue Chitto was out shopping when she decided to ... Read more

by Brett Campbell, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 11:11 am

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General Election absentee voting begins Monday

In-person absentee voting for the 2023 General Election begins Monday, Sept. 25. Anyone eligible to vote absentee can do so in the office of Circuit ... Read more

by Brett Campbell, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:48 am

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MHP Trooper survives fiery crash

A Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper suffered minor injuries in a fiery Friday crash. At approximately 8:38 p.m. Sept. 15, a trooper was involved in a ... Read more

by Brett Campbell, Monday, September 18, 2023 2:48 pm

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Annual Poker Ride will raise funds for the fallen

The 5th Annual Warriors of the Badge Poker Ride will be Saturday, Oct. 28. The ride, open to all types of vehicles, is to honor ... Read more

by Brett Campbell, Monday, September 18, 2023 7:29 am

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