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Supplies from JDC delivered to North Carolina hurricane victims

Over 60 community members, elected officials and stakeholders gathered at the historic Rosenwald School on the Prentiss Institute ...

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Awareness event this Saturday in Prentiss

The Jefferson Davis County Women in NAACP (WIN) will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Program and Walk as ...

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JDC Supervisors issue countywide burn ban

The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the second October meeting Monday morning at the board ...

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New playground now a reality in Prentiss

The Prentiss Board of Aldermen held a special called meeting Monday night to discuss the plans for the ...

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Prentiss Christian School 2024 Homecoming Parade

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JDCHS graduate elected to Hinds Homecoming Court

Lynette McDonald of Carson has been elected to the 2024 Homecoming Court at Hinds Community College. McDonald is ...

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JDC Supervisors accept bid to repair bridges

The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the first October meeting Tuesday morning at the board ...

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Firefighters battling blaze in Bassfield

Firefighters from Bassfield Volunteer Fire Department, Prentiss Fire Department and Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department are currently battling ...

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Prentiss man honored for his service as Montford Point Marine

Cpl. Alcee Gholar Sr., a lifelong resident of Prentiss and Silver Creek, was honored recently at a distinguished ...

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JDCSO collects donations for storm victims

The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Smith County and Simpson County Sheriff’s Departments, has ...

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JDC libraries to host meet and greet

Both libraries in Jefferson Davis County are hosting a Meet and Greet this month. Dr. Frank L. Leggett ...

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Longleaf Trace rest stop gets new look

The rest stop at the Lamar and Jeff Davis County line on the Longleaf Trace has a new ...

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UPDATE: Missing girl found safe

The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that Shaniya Smith has been found safe in Byram. The ...

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Progress of Prentiss park discussed with board

The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the second meeting of the month Sept. 16 in ...

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Lunch and Learn event Oct. 1 in Prentiss

The Jefferson Davis County Economic Development District is excited to host a Lunch and Learn event titled “Everything ...

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Williams holds book signing in Prentiss

Dr. Sabrina Edmond Williams held a book signing at the Prentiss Public Library last month to launch her ...

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Jefferson Davis County School District earns historic B rating

Jefferson Davis County has earned a “B” rating when it comes to accountability grades for the 2023-2024 school ...

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Aldermen amend town ordinance

A public hearing was held by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Prentiss Sept. 3 to ...

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‘It was definitely a class act’

The Jefferson Davis County High School varsity cheerleaders were met with a special gift Friday night when they ...

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Closures announced in JDC due to Hurricane Francine

All Jefferson Davis County Schools and Prentiss Christian School will be closed Wednesday  due to inclement weather conditions ...