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Prentiss woman named ESS Employee of the Month
Ellisville State School hosted its Direct Support Employee of the Month for February 2024 on March 26. The ...
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Famed author, gardener visits JDC
Mississippi’s Master Gardener Felder Rushing was in Jefferson Davis County over the weekend. Rushing was at the Beaver ...
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Local military brats honored during Month of the Military Child
The month of April is known as the Month of the Military Child, with April 30 being National ...
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Shots fired in Prentiss Friday afternoon
Multiple gunshots were fired Friday afternoon in Prentiss. The incident took place at Mt. Carmel Avenue and Front ...
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Felder Rushing to be in Bassfield tomorrow at Beaver Creek event
There will be a special guest for the big event happening at Beaver Creek Distillery tomorrow. Gardening guru ...
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Run for the Roses is this Saturday
The 38th annual Run for the Roses 5K walk/run will be held this Saturday, April 13 in Prentiss. ...
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School canceled for Prentiss Christian tomorrow; JDC moves to virtual learning due to severe weather threat
Overnight the National Weather Service increased the risk for severe storms in Jefferson Davis County for Wednesday. JDC ...
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Jefferson Davis County designated as primary natural disaster area after drought
Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack designated Jefferson Davis County along with the other 81 Mississippi counties as the primary ...
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Hood Industries’ sawmill operation recognized for impressive safety record
Hood Industries’ Silver Creek sawmill operation was recently recognized for their ongoing commitment to workplace safety when they ...
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Board approves new security system for administration building
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning for the first meeting of April. Bro. Jessie ...
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MML offers scholarship opportunities for local seniors
Scholarship opportunities are now available to Jefferson Davis County High School and Prentiss Christian seniors through the Mississippi ...
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Many particpate in fourth annual Remembrance Walk
It was a beautiful day to participate in the Prentiss Fire Department’s fourth annual Good Friday Remembrance Walk. ...
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Social workers honored by chancery clerk
Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk Cynthia White recently honored social workers that represent Jefferson Davis County as part ...
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Annual Remembrance Walk this Friday
The Prentiss Fire Department will be hosting its fourth annual Remembrance Walk March 29, Good Friday. This, of ...
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Case dismissed for Carson man indicted for Granby murder
Charges have been dismissed for a Carson man who was charged with a 2021 murder. Jefferson Davis ...
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JDCSO substation now open in Bassfield
An open house was held March 22 for the new Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department substation in Bassfield. ...
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Donation made to the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department
Kevin Saulters made a donation to the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department. He donated a box of reflective ...
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Severe weather expected tonight in JDC
Jefferson Davis County is in the enhanced risk category for severe weather today according to the National Weather ...
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Highway 184 bridge is now closed; new access available to 84
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met in the board room Monday morning for the second meeting ...
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JDC Sheriff’s Department substation opening in Bassfield Friday
The community is invited to an open house on March 22 for the new Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s ...
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Prentiss Christian senior signs golf scholarship
Prentiss Christian senior Bryce Shivers has signed a golf scholarship to East Mississippi Community College in Scooba. Shivers ...
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Community members participate in March of the Mayors
Bassfield Mayor Angiel Ladner and 14 other mayors across the Pine Belt participated recently in Extra Table’s event, ...
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Mayor declares March as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Prentiss Mayor Charley Dumas signed a proclamation recently declaring March as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month for ...
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Church honors notable women in February
Point Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church celebrated Black History Month throughout February. Mount Olive Attendance Center Principal Otonya Walker ...
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More installations complete at new detention center in Prentiss
The Jefferson Davis Board of Supervisors met Monday morning for first meeting of March. Rev. Jessie Holloway offered ...