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Board of Supervisors seeks help with Highway 84 development
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning for the second meeting in May. Board Attorney Wes Daughdrill opened with prayer before the agenda was approved. Kimberly White made a request to the board that the name of Pace Road in District 4 be changed in honor of her father, Earl J. White. […] The post Board of Supervisors seeks help with Highway 84 development appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Lawrence County seniors complete educator preparation program
Sara Watts and Rachel Smith, Lawrence County High School seniors and completers of the two-year Educator Preparation program at Lawrence County Technology & Career Center, signed their Educator Preparation scholarships with William Carey recently. Each received a $36,000 scholarship to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. They are also part of the Grow Your Own […] The post Lawrence County seniors complete educator preparation program appeared first on Daily Leader.
A Mississippi bucket list
Area authors Dori Lowe and Brandi Perry will be at Beaver Creek Distillery May 18 from noon until 6 p.m. signing copies of their new travel book, “100 Things to Do in Mississippi Before You Die.” The signing is part of Beaver Creek’s Books and Gin series which will also include live music by Holley […] The post A Mississippi bucket list appeared first on Daily Leader.
Awards presented at the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet
The Jefferson Davis County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Tuesday evening at the Rosenwald Building on the Prentiss Institute campus. Master of Ceremonies for the banquet was Robert Young. Entertainment was provided by Aiden Young. The first award of the night was the STAR Student and Teacher awards. The STAR Student must be […] The post Awards presented at the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Two tornadoes touched down in Lawrence County Monday
TOPEKA — A pair of tornadoes touched down in Lawrence County during severe storms early Monday morning. In the storm’s wake, thousands of residents were left without power, trees blocked roads and one family lost their homes. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reported one Lawrence County man was injured in the storms. He was freed […] The post Two tornadoes touched down in Lawrence County Monday appeared first on Daily Leader.
🚧 Road Work Update for US 84 in Ora, Collins, Mississippi
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Mississippi. Local residents and commuters are advised to be aware of ongoing road work taking place on US 84 in the vicinity of Ora, Collins, Mississippi. Traffic disruptions can be expected in this area due to the current infrastructure improvements. We're committed to providing timely updates on this project and encourage the public to plan their routes accordingly to avoid any potential delays. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated during the completion of this essential road work. Please stay tuned for further announcements on progress and changes to traffic patterns.
Fundraiser started for Mississippi E-911 dispatcher, family who lost home to recent storms
Funds are being raised for a Mississippi E-911 dispatcher whose family suffered severe storm damage while she was helping save other lives and property. A GoFundMe account was started Monday for the Delaughter family in Lawrence County. By Tuesday at noon the fundraising efforts had reached $2,825 in donations with a goal of $20,000.
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