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New playground equipment installed at Prentiss Park
The new playground at the former Prentiss Lions Club Park on Park Road was installed Monday, just in ...
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One dead after shooting in Bassfield
A black male is dead after a shooting in Bassfield early this morning. Multiple calls came in to ...
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in JDC
The Christmas season is going to be in full swing soon in Jefferson Davis County, starting with the ...
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Luminarias will bring light on darkest night of year
As the longest night of the year approaches, Jefferson Davis County is preparing to transform the Longleaf Trace ...
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Local football players selected as all-stars
Jefferson Davis County is full of talented athletes. Six of them have been chosen to play in all-star ...
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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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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 ...