Trapper Kinchen, Author at Daily Leader

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Lincoln County adds options for ’22 graduates — New endorsements will require grade, testing benchmarks

Lincoln County’s incoming ninth-graders are in for some serious academic changes. The school district recently adopted a fresh set of graduation requirements and diploma options ... Read more

by Trapper Kinchen, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:22 am

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Monticello opposes One Lake proposal

The Town of Monticello wants nothing to do with a Jackson-area proposal to build a new dam across the Pearl River. At their Monday night ... Read more

by Trapper Kinchen, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 7:37 pm

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Lincoln County jobless rate remains unchanged

Lincoln County’s unemployment rate remains unchanged since Christmas, while joblessness statewide has fallen to an historic low. Statistics for January indicate an unemployment rate of ... Read more

by Trapper Kinchen, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 7:35 pm

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Brookhaven schools seek community input — District posts annual assessment survey

The Brookhaven School District is in search of a little advice. BSD officials recently launched their annual comprehensive needs assessment at www.brookhavenschools.org, and they hope ... Read more

by Trapper Kinchen, Monday, March 5, 2018 9:19 pm

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Local fabric store has regional draw — Sewers, hobbyists come to romp in The Cotton Patch

Lincoln County has its very own “Cotton Patch” tucked into a curb on Auburn Drive. It belongs to Betty Case, and it has more to ... Read more

by Trapper Kinchen, Thursday, March 1, 2018 9:32 pm

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Brookhaven Barbershop is moving out

Brookhaven Barbershop is moving out of its longtime home on South Whitworth at the end of the month, but the scissors will continue to snip ... Read more

by Trapper Kinchen, Thursday, March 1, 2018 9:29 pm

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Superintendent Carlock pays tribute to Brookhaven Board of Directors

In honor of School Board Member Appreciation Month, Superintendent Ray Carlock read a proclamation of gratitude to the Brookhaven Board of Directors at the district’s ... Read more

by Trapper Kinchen, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 8:20 pm

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Brookhaven’s tax diversions dwindle — City collected $13K less than a year ago

Brookhaven’s tax diversion receipts for January revealed a drop in local spending from the same month in 2017. Receipts for January totaled $520,535.84, which marked ... Read more

by Trapper Kinchen, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 8:18 pm

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Country Club could be a ‘qualified resort area’ — Currie: House, Senate bills should both pass, then final decision will be made

If all goes according to plan, Rep. Becky Currie, R-Brookhaven, expects the Brookhaven Country Club to receive a “qualified resort area” designation before the start ... Read more

by Trapper Kinchen, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 9:49 pm

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First Baptist plans sale for missions — Proceeds earmarked for evangelistic, humanitarian outreach to people of India

Rows of merchandise-covered folding tables stand nose to nose in the gymnasium at First Baptist Church Brookhaven, and volunteers rush to unpack donations for the ... Read more

by Trapper Kinchen, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 9:48 pm

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