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Veterans Day activities planned in Prentiss
A Veterans Day parade honoring all who have served is being planned Nov. 11 in Prentiss. The parade will start at 9 a.m. with parade line-up beginning at 8 a.m. in the Jeffersonian Inn parking lot. A Veterans Day program and antique car show will follow at the Longleaf Trace Park in Prentiss starting at […] The post Veterans Day activities planned in Prentiss appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Burn ban extended once again for Jefferson Davis County
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the first October meeting Monday morning at the board room in Prentiss. Rev. Jessie Holloway opened with prayer before the board adopted the agenda. First order of business was to extend the countywide burn ban, which the board did unanimously. It is extended until the next […] The post Burn ban extended once again for Jefferson Davis County appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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 year. The Mississippi Department of Education has released accountability grades for the all districts, which show 87 percent of schools and 91 percent of districts earned a grade of C or higher. J. E. Johnson and G. […] The post JDC schools increase state rating; district remains a C appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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 room in Prentiss. The Honorable Prentiss Harrell opened with prayer before the board adopted the agenda. Judge Harrell presides over the Mississippi 15th Circuit Court District which includes Jefferson Davis County. Judge Harrell made a request to […] The post Judge makes salary increase request for public defenders appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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 moved down Front Street passing Pearl Avenue and continuing to Leaf Avenue. Prentiss Police Officers say two black males on foot were shot at from the moving vehicle. One person was hit...
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. When officials arrived, they discovered the body of Breanna Bolin, 34, at the Green’s Creek bridge on Highway 13 just south of the Oakvale Fire Department. According to authorities, Bolin was at the creek with her daughter […] The post Woman dies under bridge Wednesday night in JDC appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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 on a Uniform Youth Court System and Procedures. Lee County Court Judge Staci Bevill of Tupelo was elected vice-chair and Madison County Court Judge Staci O’Neal of Madison was elected secretary during the Commission’s organizational meeting on […] The post JDC Circuit Judge elected chair of Mississippi Commission appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Body found at oil well identified as missing juvenile
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that the body found Sept. 6 is that of missing juvenile Hayden Burke. Burke, 14, of Carson was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds at an oil well site in the north part of the county on Whitesand Church Road by one of the inspectors when he […] The post Body found at oil well identified as missing juvenile appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Prentiss Christian athletes gain inspiration from football legend
The Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts on the Pearl River Community College campus was alive with energy as Tim Tebow took the stage on Aug. 29. His talk on “Overcoming Challenges: Living a Mission-Driven Life” captivated a sold-out audience, including Prentiss Christian baseball and football athletes. Prentiss Christian Head Baseball Coach, Kevin Harvey, […] The post Prentiss Christian athletes gain inspiration from football legend appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Prentiss board approves budget after public hearing
The first meeting of September for the Town of Prentiss was held Sept. 5. All five Board members were present. Rudy McNease offered prayer before the meeting began. Approval of August minutes, claims docket, and water refunds and adjustments were first on the agenda. JDC Emergency Management Director Jocelyn Ragsdale reported that the funding has […] The post Prentiss board approves budget after public hearing appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Third annual Remembrance Walk honors the victims of 911
Members of the Prentiss Fire Department and local volunteer fire firefighters, along with members of the community, took part in the third annual Remembrance Walk through the Town of Prentiss to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 22 years ago. Also remembered during the National Day of Remembrance were the many firefighters, emergency personnel […] The post Third annual Remembrance Walk honors the victims of 911 appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
JDC authorities searching for missing juvenile
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department is currently searching for a missing juvenile, 14-year-old Hayden Burke. Burke is from Carson and was last seen Sept. 4. wearing a white hoodie, jersey and jeans as pictured here. A BOLO was sent out to all surrounding agencies and Burke was placed on the National Crime Information Center […] The post JDC authorities searching for missing juvenile appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Officials investigating body discovered outside Prentiss
Workers discovered the body of a deceased black male at an oil well site off Whitesand Church Road just outside of Prentiss Wednesday morning. He died of apparent gun shot wounds. The body has not been identified at this time and is considered a John Doe. If you have any information regarding this incident, please […] The post Officials investigating body discovered outside Prentiss appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Burkett family traces forefathers’ footsteps during reunion
The Burkett Family had a history family reunion this summer. In doing so, the family decided to trace their forefathers’ footsteps. “Our forefather Primus Burkett traveled from Orangeburg South Carolina to Lawrence County with his slave master George Burkett,” said Shirley Thompson, chairperson of the reunion. Alongside Primus was his father, Robert Wheeler, and his […] The post Burkett family traces forefathers’ footsteps during reunion appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Burn ban extended for the county
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the first September meeting Tuesday morning at the board room in Prentiss. Rev. Jessie Holloway opened with prayer before the board adopted the agenda. The board extended the current county burn ban for two weeks and will re-evaluate the ban at the next board meeting. Mona […] The post Burn ban extended for the county appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
“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 supporting the safety and security of the Longleaf Trace to join us for a planning meeting. This crucial gathering will take place on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at noon in the Economic Development Office within the County […] The post “Light up the Trace” planning meeting announced appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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. Mississippi Cash Pop is a daily game in which you can win prizes just by matching one number from 1 to 15. Select as many numbers, or Pops, from 1 to 15 as you like, then select […] The post Prentiss woman wins playing Cash Pop appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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 on Sept, 2. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. with visitation from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., all at Hazlehurst United Methodist Church. He was born on July 13, […] The post Services planned for longtime Prentiss Christian coach and teacher appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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 all clinics beginning today. Any Mississippian can call their local clinic to be screened, or just drop in during business hours. Blood sugar numbers are done with a simple finger stick. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause […] The post Health Departments now offers free screening services appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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, Harrison, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Walthall, and Wayne counties who suffered losses caused by freeze and frost occurring March 20-21 may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) […] The post USDA Designates JDC as primary natural disaster area appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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