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Supervisors set March as county clean-up month
During their second February meeting, the Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors deemed March as Clean-Up Awareness Month for Jefferson Davis County. The Board suggests that every neighborhood in the county take the initiative to pick up trash, move non-running vehicles and fix up neighborhoods. “We pick up trash constantly, and it is back in […] The post Supervisors set March as county clean-up month appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Coroner presented with gift of appreciation
Rho Iota Zeta Chapter of Mendenhall participated in Random Acts of Kindness Day on Feb. 16. The Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk’s Office recognized Jefferson Davis County Coroner Dedra M. Johnson and presented her with a gift. “We wanted to thank Dedra for her dedication and hard work throughout Jefferson Davis County and to know […] The post Coroner presented with gift of appreciation appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Run for the Roses set for April 13
Planning is underway for the 38th annual Run for the Roses to be held April 13 in Prentiss. The 5-K run/walk will begin at 8 a.m., followed by the one-mile run/walk and the quarter-mile fun run. The registration fee is $25 which includes the race shirt. School participants can sign up for a fee of […] The post Run for the Roses set for April 13 appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Constituent Services Day to be held at Prentiss City Hall
A Constituent Services Day will be held Feb. 20 at Prentiss City Hall. Staff with U. S. Rep. Michael Guest’s office will be available from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you can’t get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, Guest’s staff […] The post Constituent Services Day to be held at Prentiss City Hall appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Rash of burglaries in the county solved by JDCSO
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department has solved a rash of burglaries in the county throughout the past few months. Three breaking and entering cases were solved from November 2023 through January. Tools, equipment, air compressors and battery chargers were some of the items stolen from a residence on Anderson Road in Bassfield on Nov. […] The post Rash of burglaries in the county solved by JDCSO appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Carver announces second term honors
Superintendent’s List Kindergarten: Barnes, Kyree; Bass, Avah; Booth, Morgan; Buckley, Amaria; Burnes, Ta’Marje; Exsted, De’Mario; Flowers, Paul IV; Hathorn, Clayton; Hathorn, Jaidon ; Hicks, Azariah; Johnson, Zachary Jr.; Matthews, Aryia; Qualls, Waylon; Sims, Elijah; Smith, Asher; Smith, Ivey; Smith, Jakeria; Thompson, Elijah; Wilson, Stormy First Grade: Flowers, Talon; Gentry, Phoenix; Lockhart, Demario Jr.; Magee, […] The post Carver announces second term honors appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Qualifying now open for JDC Election Commissioners
Qualifying is now open for county positions on the November General Election Ballot. Jefferson Davis County Election Commissioners in Districts 1, 3 and 5 will be on the ballot. The deadline for qualifying for these positions is 5 p.m. on Feb. 1. All information should be turned into the Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk’s Office. […] The post Qualifying now open for JDC Election Commissioners appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
JDC officers honored on National Law Enforcement Day
Five County Child Development Program held a Salute to Law Enforcement day on Jan. 9 as part of National Law Enforcement Day. The J.E. Johnson Center in Prentiss welcomed Sheriff Ron Strickland and Chief Deputy Frank Riley of the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department Strickland and Riley were invited to greet the children as they […] The post JDC officers honored on National Law Enforcement Day appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Bid awarded for prisoner meals
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met Jan. 16 and Jan. 17 for the second meeting of January. The meeting was recessed until the following day due to weather. Supervisor Ricky Barrett offered prayer before the agenda was approved. The board approved the bid from Vezlicious to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to the […] The post Bid awarded for prisoner meals appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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