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Published 7:00 pm Saturday, April 19, 2025 It is April 18th as I write this column. I’m sitting at the base of a Southern Oak tree beneath a red-shouldered hawk who is having a turf war with some crows. I’ve yet to hear a turkey gobble this morning but that’s okay. The gobblers have been pretty quiet this year. I don’t have my gun with me, instead I’m trying to soak in the sounds of the spring woods waking up.

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Published 8:30 am Tuesday, April 15, 2025 HEUCKS RETREAT — Lincoln County Volunteer Firefighters responded to a wildfire sparked by a train Sunday night. The fire is the third one caused by a train in eight days. East Lincoln, Heucks Retreat and New Sight Volunteer Fire Departments responded to properties on Autrey Lane, International Road, Thorn Trail and Heucks Retreat Road.

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Published 7:25 am Monday, April 7, 2025 RUTH — First responders were able to find a man who went missing in the Ruth Community Sunday afternoon. The man was reportedly riding on an ATV when he was swept away by floodwaters in a creek. Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency Director Chris Reid said the first call requesting help was at 2:36 pm. First responders were dispatched to the area around Shady Grove Road and Earnest A Thompson Road.

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Published 2:12 pm Saturday, April 5, 2025 Severe storms are in the forecast Saturday night into Sunday morning for central and southwest Mississippi. A wind advisory is already in effect. NWS Jackson issued a wind advisory at 1:35 pm until 7 pm. Winds out of the south could reach sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. These winds could blow around unsecured objects, make travel difficult for high profile vehicles and bring down limbs and trees on power lines.

3 weeks ago | dailyleader.com | Hunter Cloud

Published 5:00 pm Thursday, April 3, 2025 BROOKHAVEN — Severe storms are in the forecast this weekend once again for central and southwest Mississippi. Lincoln County could see damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail up to a quarter in size and tornadoes could be possible. The weather threat is expected to move through the area between Saturday afternoon and into the night. There is a 90 percent chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday to accompany these storms.