Brookhaven is in Lincoln County, Mississippi, and serves as the county seat. Prior to the settlement of the area by European-Americans, the region was part of Choctaw territory. Brookhaven was founded by Samuel Jayne in 1818, and named for the town on Long Island, New York. In 1858, the railroad connected Brookhaven with New Orleans to the south and to Memphis to the north. During the War of Northern Aggression, the town was occupied by Union cavalry under the command of Colonel Benjamin Grierson, who burned several public buildings and destroyed the railroad on April 29 of 1863. The railroad was rebuilt and continues to serve the community, as one of twelve daily stops between Chicago and New Orleans for the Amtrak line known as the "City of New Orleans." Surrounding communities include Fair River, Loyd Star, Montgomery, Thayer, Vaughn, and West Lincoln. Jackson, Mississippi is about fifty-four miles to the northeast.
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The full-service veterinary medical facility offers general and emergency veterinary services, in-house diagnostics, laser therapy, and boarding services for dogs or cats. Directions, office hours, and appointment policies are published to the site, with an overview of the business and its services.
http://www.brookhavenanimalhosp.com/
Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce
The not-for-profit organization is made up of business owners and professional people in the Brookhaven, Mississippi region. The benefits of membership are put forth, along with meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and project reports. A guide to local shopping venues and other businesses, industrial development opportunities, and Chamber news are presented.
http://www.brookhavenchamber.com/
Headquartered in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the public school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through several campuses, including Mamie Martin Elementary School, Brookhaven Elementary School, Lipsey School, Alexander Junior High School, Brookhaven High School, Brookhaven Technical School, and Fannie Mullins School. A district calendar, school schedules, district reports, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.brookhaven.k12.ms.us/
Hotels, motels and other guest accommodations, restaurants, attractions, recreational opportunities, and events in Brookhaven, Mississippi are featured here, along with local news and other features.
http://visitbrookhavenms.com/
The official municipal web site provides statistics, data and other pertinent need-to-know information about the city of Brookhaven, Mississippi, including city news and events, a local directory, transportation guides, and other public resources. Council meeting agendas and minutes are published to the site, along with public notices and announcements.
http://brookhavenms.com/
Come Home to Brookhaven, Mississippi
Designed and developed by Kelly Stelzriede and James Gill, students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, the site offers a guide to the the city, including its schools, health facilities, recreational opportunities, attractions, and businesses, as well as a history of the community, demographics, and economic development resources.
http://www.brookhavenzone.com/
Guests can make, view and change reservations for this Comfort Inn hotel in Brookhaven. Also features information about the hotel service’s and guest rooms.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-brookhaven-mississippi-MS006
Covering news and events in Brookhaven and southwestern Mississippi, the newspaper features news and sports stories, business reports, lifestyle features, obituaries, and a calendar of events. Subscription and advertising information are put forth, along with customer service resources and contacts.
http://www.dailyleader.com/
Located on Highway 51 NE, the Brookhaven, Mississippi congregation is highlighted, including its beliefs and practices, a church calendar, and a map showing its location. An overview of its ministries and programs is provided, with a gallery of congregational photographs.
http://www.hfcbrookhaven.com/
Mississippi School of the Arts
MSA is an upper high school for the literary, visual and performing arts, enrolling students in grades eleven and twelve. Located in Brookhaven, the campus itself is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and includes six buildings designated as Mississippi Landmarks. Its admissions policies, schedules, and contacts are put forth.
http://www.msabrookhaven.org/
