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Greetings Brookhaven! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Brookhaven-area arrests filled the latest Lincoln County jail docket.
  • How Brookhaven Academy shut down Cathedral’s bats in a 4-2 win
  • How upcoming I-55 and Brookway changes could reshape your Brookhaven commute

Also on today's calendar: K-POP WARRIORS - BROOKHAVEN, MS and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lincoln County Jail docket: 7 arrests made on weapons-related charges (dailyleader.com) — Brookhaven-area law enforcement recorded multiple arrests between April 6 and 12, including several local residents facing weapons-related and assault charges. The Lincoln County Jail docket also lists DUI, drug, shoplifting, and public intoxication cases. All listed individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
   

2. Despite Doug Smith's strong outing on the mound, Cathedral's offense s... (natchezdemocrat.com) — Brookhaven Academy’s baseball team edged Cathedral Catholic 4-2 at home, powered by a dominant six-inning, 10-strikeout performance from starter Carter Spring. Despite strong pitching and solid defense from Cathedral, the Green Wave’s ongoing struggles at the plate kept them from capitalizing on opportunities in Tuesday’s road matchup.
   

3. Homochitto River bridge project nearer to completion (dailyleader.com) — Major road work around Lincoln County, including new roundabouts at the Brookway Boulevard I-55 interchange and resurfacing on I-55, will continue into 2026 and 2027, affecting many Brookhaven-area commutes. Additional bridge, overlay, and tree-removal projects across Franklin, Lawrence, Lincoln, and Pike counties aim to improve safety and traffic flow throughout southwest Mississippi.
   

4. Man charged with stealing trucks from Adams County business (wjtv.com) — A Brookhaven teenager has been charged in Adams County after investigators linked him to the theft of two work trucks from a Highway 61 business. Deputies say he was arrested in Louisiana while driving one of the vehicles, and the case remains under investigation with possible additional charges.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Brookhaven

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Brookhaven

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.