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JDC schools increase state rating; district remains a C
Jefferson Davis County has earned a C rating when it comes to accountability grades for the 2022-2023 school ...
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Judge makes salary increase request for public defenders
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the second September meeting Tuesday morning at the board ...
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One arrested for drive-by shooting in Prentiss
A drive-by shooting occurred in Prentiss Sept. 20 that started at the Pit Stop on Columbia Avenue and ...
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Woman dies under bridge Wednesday night in JDC
Law enforcement officials received a call Wednesday night of an unresponsive white female in the Green’s Creek area. ...
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JDC Circuit Judge elected chair of Mississippi Commission
Jefferson Davis County Circuit Court Judge Brad A. Touchstone was recently elected as chairman of the Mississippi Commission ...
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“Light up the Trace” planning meeting announced
The organizing committee of the highly anticipated “Light Up the Trace” event invites all community members interested in ...
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Prentiss woman wins playing Cash Pop
A Prentiss woman has won $1,000 on a Cash Pop from New Hebron Quick Stop in New Hebron. ...
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Services planned for longtime Prentiss Christian coach and teacher
Longtime Prentiss Christian coach and teacher, Coach Ira Coates passed away at Jefferson Davis County Extended Care Facility ...
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Health Departments now offers free screening services
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is now offering free blood sugar and blood pressure checks at ...
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USDA Designates JDC as primary natural disaster area
Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack designated 11 Mississippi counties as the primary natural disaster area. Producers in Forrest, Greene, ...
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Inscoe indicted for 2022 murder of Carson Sistrunk
Sierra Inscoe, 21, has been indicted by a Jefferson Davis County Grand Jury for the 2022 murder of ...
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Spirit event this Saturday at Beaver Creek Distillery
Mark your calendars for an extraordinary day at Beaver Creek Distillery’s Spirit Saturdays event on Sept. 2 from ...
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Strickland wins fourth term as Jefferson Davis County Sheriff
Ron Strickland has won the bid for Jefferson Davis County Sheriff and will begin his fourth term Jan ...
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Budget approval, bid opening among county’s business Monday
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the second August meeting Monday morning in Prentiss. Board ...
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Historical marker planned at Prentiss Institute
Efforts are being made to place a State Historical Marker on the Prentiss Institute Campus with a big ...
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Democratic run-off election is Tuesday
Absentee voting is now open for the Primary Run-Off next week. Visit the Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk’s ...
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Equipment damage causes widespread power outage in Prentiss
The Town of Prentiss is currently experiencing a power outage. Approximately 664 Entergy customers are without power after ...
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No foul play determined in Aug. 8 death
Results from the autopsy performed by the State Medical Examiner in Biloxi on Hannah Roberts revealed no foul ...
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Resolution presented at board meeting in memory of District 5 county worker
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the first August meeting last Monday morning in Prentiss. ...
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Durr sentenced in 2020 murder on John Street in Prentiss
Vincent Durr, 24, of Bassfield was sentenced at the Lawrence County Courthouse Friday morning for the March 2020 ...
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The Saints are back in class
Prentiss Christian School started its first day of classes Friday morning after the traditional recognition of the seniors ...
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Burn ban in effect for Jefferson Davis County
A burn ban has been issued by the Prentiss Board of Aldermen and the Jefferson Davis County Board ...
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Dyess receives award at training conference
Allen Ray Dyess was selected as Job Specialist of the Year at the Jobs for American Graduates National ...
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Southern Pine employee writes children’s book
Two frequently discussed issues for the electric co-op community today that will directly impact our future are attracting ...
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Back-to-School Family Fun day a great success despite extreme heat
Over 100 children and 130 adults took part in the Project H.O.P.E. Community Services Back-to-School Family Fun Day ...