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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.
   

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