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Bassfield woman wins Cash Pop lottery
A Bassfield woman is $1,250 richer after playing the Cash Pop lottery. Her winning number was drawn May 17 on a ticket she purchased at the Fleetway Shell on Columbia Avenue in Prentiss. The post Bassfield woman wins Cash Pop lottery appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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.
Prentiss cold case solved, makes state history
A 2020 Prentiss Police cold case has now been solved using genealogy. It is the first rape case to ever be solved in the State of Mississippi using this method. On Jan. 15 2020, a woman was brutally attacked on First Street in Prentiss. An unknown male assailant pulled the woman into an abandoned house, […] The post Prentiss cold case solved, makes state history appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Local officers remembered during National Police Week
Flowers were placed at Prentiss City Hall and the Jefferson Davis County Courthouse on Peace Officers Memorial Day Monday in memory of local law enforcement officers that were killed in the line of duty while serving the Town of Prentiss and Jefferson Davis County. Prentiss Police Officer Ron Jones was killed on Dec. 26, 2001, […] The post Local officers remembered during National Police Week appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Thornton to be speaker for annual Memorial Day ceremony
Veterans of all services, eras, and wars along with their families and friends are invited to attend the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. May 27. The ceremony will be held in front of the Jefferson Davis County Courthouse and is being coordinated by the Jefferson Davis County Veterans Affairs office and the Town […] The post Thornton to be speaker for annual Memorial Day ceremony appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Former county employees remembered with resolution
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors recently honored two former employees by presenting resolutions to their family members. Investigator John Wayne Tolar served the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department faithfully for over 11 years. Tolar died in May 2023 at age 66. A resolution was presented to his wife, Delma Tolar. “We are grateful […] The post Former county employees remembered with resolution appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Double Ponds Water Association robbed
The Double Ponds Water Association office on Columbia Avenue was robbed last week. The perpetrator broke in the front door at approximately 3 a.m. on May 2 and took money from the cash register and the safe. He also ransacked the office. “The guy made several mistakes,” said Prentiss Police Chief Richard Browning. “Because of […] The post Double Ponds Water Association robbed appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
JDCH and PCS Top of Class honored at Jones College
Jones College recently hosted WDAM-TV’s annual Top of Class recognition program, honoring the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from 45 high schools in the Pine Belt. Jefferson Davis County High School Valedictorian Kamora Hawthorne and Salutatorian Amber Bolware and Prentiss Christian School Valedictorian Cody Daley and Salutatorian Nikolaj Stephens participated in this year’s celebration at Jones College. […] The post JDCH and PCS Top of Class honored at Jones College appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Celebration held for librarian after 22 years of service to JDC
A celebration was held for Jefferson Davis County Library Supervisor Jackie Miller for her retirement. Friends, family and patrons assisted in the reception at the Dr. Frank L. Leggett Public Library in Bassfield on March 28. Ellen Carraway for provided the refreshments. “Thank you to the staff of South Mississippi Regional Libraries, Friends of the […] The post Celebration held for librarian after 22 years of service to JDC appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Prentiss woman named ESS Employee of the Month
Ellisville State School hosted its Direct Support Employee of the Month for February 2024 on March 26. The winners of February’s Employee of the Month are Shannon Morgan of Laurel; Jamiah Gammage of Prentiss; Stephanie Allen of Heidelberg and Christy Smith of Laurel. Dr.Rinsey McSwain, Agency Director of Ellisville State School, presented a gift to […] The post Prentiss woman named ESS Employee of the Month appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Shots fired in Prentiss Friday afternoon
Multiple gunshots were fired Friday afternoon in Prentiss. The incident took place at Mt. Carmel Avenue and Front Street near the Prentiss Post Office. Prentiss Police officers responded to the scene at approximately 6 p.m. and say three or more shooters were involved. According to the officers, gunfire struck an innocent vehicle with occupants inside. […] The post Shots fired in Prentiss Friday afternoon appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Felder Rushing to be in Bassfield tomorrow at Beaver Creek event
There will be a special guest for the big event happening at Beaver Creek Distillery tomorrow. Gardening guru and NPR talk show host Felder Rushing will be at the Distillery April 20. Also known as the Gestalt Gardener, Rushing will talk about botanicals like the ones used in the making of distilled spirits. Beaver Creek Distillery […] The post Felder Rushing to be in Bassfield tomorrow at Beaver Creek event appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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