The following names and charges are listed on the arrest docket of Jefferson Davis County for the past week. An arrest does not equate guilt. The name, date of birth and address when available are listed as recorded in the docket. Kali Thompson, DOB 9-17-97, 298 Ponderosa Road, Prentiss, felony...

Creepy critters, ghouls, monsters, movie characters and adorable children will be asking for treats Thursday at the front doors of residences all across Jefferson Davis County. Trick-or-Treat for the Town of Prentiss will be held Oct. 31, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. for children 12 and under. “We encourage those that wish to participate […] The post No tricks, all treats for children in JDC tomorrow appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Columbia man was killed during a motorcycle crash in Forrest County. The crash occurred on Highway 42 in Forrest County around 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2005 Harley-Davidson was traveling west on the highway when it collided with a […]

MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Two people are in the custody of the Marion County Jail on multiple drug- and weapon-related charges after a Wednesday raid in Columbia. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said that after the conclusion of a drug investigation, deputies and Columbia Police Department officers served a warrant at 15 Williamsburg Road in Columbia.

COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Covington County School District is selling off nearly three dozen, used school buses and other older vehicles. Thirty-one, older buses are part of an online auction that will begin next week on govdeals.com. A couple of small, passenger vans and an old ambulance also...

By DONNA S. BALLARD SPECIAL TO THE DAILY LEADER The Lawrence County Historical Society will host its next program on the deck overlooking the Pearl River at Cooper’s Ferry Park in Monticello. Ernest Herndon, an author from the southwest Mississippi area, will speak about his most recent book, “Paddleways of Mississippi: Rivers and People of […] The post Cooper’s Ferry Park features local author appeared first on Daily Leader.

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - The folks at a Marion County animal rescue are hoping an event this weekend will help them find more homes for homeless pets. Hopeful Hearts Animal Rescue is hosting the second annual “Bark in the Park” at the Columbia Water Park. It will be...

Discovery Christian had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 52-31 to the Woodlawn Prep Wolfpack on Tuesday. Discovery Christian just can't catch a break and has now endured 11 defeats in a row dating back to last season.

COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Throughout this week, the Friends of Covington County Libraries is hosting its annual book sale fundraiser where the customer decides the price to pay. “The funds that we channeled into many activities in our county public libraries,” said Ann Morris, treasurer of the Friends of...

The Richton Rebels will face off against the Mize Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Richton is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak. Richton is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Collins on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Richton was outmatched by Collins on the road and fell 49-16.