🌱 See who was booked into the Lincoln County Jail last week

Hello Brookhaven! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See who was booked into the Lincoln County Jail last week
• Brookhaven gathers Friday to celebrate the life of Mickey Sandifer

Also on today's calendar: Southwest Mississippi Chapter Banquet and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 72.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lincoln County Jail docket: 3 arrested on telecommunication, email threats (dailyleader.com) — Local law enforcement in Brookhaven and Lincoln County booked multiple people last week on charges ranging from cyberstalking and email threats to DUI and drug offenses. The jail docket, covering Sept. 21-27, lists each arrestee, alleged charges, and which agency made the arrest, while reminding readers that all are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
   

• Michael Eugene 'Mickey' Sandifer (dailyleader.com) — Family and friends in Brookhaven can honor Michael Eugene "Mickey" Sandifer at a celebration of life Friday, Oct. 2, at First Baptist Church, followed by burial at Riverwood Memorial Park. The longtime Topeka native, musician, and former Packard Electric employee is remembered for his gospel singing, love of family, and generous spirit.
   

📸 Around Brookhaven

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookhaven

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• The Wy Way Gala →
  170 Highway 84 E, Brookhaven
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Southwest Mississippi Chapter Banquet →
  Lincoln County Civic Center, 1096 Belt Line Drive NE, Brookhaven
Sunday October 11
• Celebration of Jubilee Year of St. Francis at St. Francis of Assisi - Brookhaven →
  St. Francis of Assisi, Brookhaven
  10:00 am
Friday October 16
• Parklane Academy at Brookhaven Academy →
  Brookhaven Academy, 943 Brookway Blvd NW, Brookhaven
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Brunch Day party →
  946 U.S. 51, Brookhaven
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Greenville Christian at Brookhaven Academy →
  Brookhaven Academy, 943 Brookway Blvd NW, Brookhaven
• Fight Like A Girl Scout →
  125 North Whitworth Avenue, Brookhaven
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Dunham at Parklane Academy →
  Parklane Academy, 1115 Parklane Rd, McComb
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• The Main Table feat. The Dinner Bell benefiting McComb Main Street Association VisitMcComb.org →
  McComb MS
• The Main Table feat. The Dinner Bell benefiting McComb Main Street Association →
  McComb MS
• The Main Table featuring The Dinner Bell benefitting VisitMcComb.org & MMSA →
  219 Main St, McComb
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• PCLT Presents: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow →
  The Depot Theatre, 206 State Street, McComb

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Brookhaven. Apply here.
• Trustmark Bank - Trustmark Corporation posted a job opening for Relationship Banker I in Brookhaven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookhaven here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tylertown

• Tylertown-West Marion rescheduled due to expected weather (enterprise-journal.com)
• Leonard Holmes (thetylertowntimes.org)
• Jason Dorman Miller (thetylertowntimes.org)

Ok Brookhaven! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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