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Inscoe indicted for 2022 murder of Carson Sistrunk
Sierra Inscoe, 21, has been indicted by a Jefferson Davis County Grand Jury for the 2022 murder of Carson Sistrunk. Sistrunk’s body was found the morning Sept. 7, 2022, on Gulf Camp Road by pipeline workers. Sistrunk, 24, was reported missing Sept. 4 by the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department. A family member posted on social […] The post Inscoe indicted for 2022 murder of Carson Sistrunk appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Spirit event this Saturday at Beaver Creek Distillery
Mark your calendars for an extraordinary day at Beaver Creek Distillery’s Spirit Saturdays event on Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Enjoy live music featuring Bo Foster and Friends, delectable food, and a vibrant community atmosphere at Beaver Creek Botanicals Farm located at 96 George King Road in Bassfield. Spirit Saturdays promise an […] The post Spirit event this Saturday at Beaver Creek Distillery appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Strickland wins fourth term as Jefferson Davis County Sheriff
Ron Strickland has won the bid for Jefferson Davis County Sheriff and will begin his fourth term Jan 1, 2024. Strickland defeated Ricky Davis by just 48 votes. Strickland received 1,539 to Davis’ 1,491. Voter turn-out was low again in the August Primary Run-Off Tuesday with 3,042 votes cast. This is just over 36 percent […] The post Strickland wins fourth term as Jefferson Davis County Sheriff appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Budget approval, bid opening among county’s business Monday
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the second August meeting Monday morning in Prentiss. Board Attorney Wes Daughdrill opened with prayer before the board adopted the agenda. Supervisors Terry Mathis and Bobby Rushing were not present at the meeting. Angelique Smith with Kids Hub submitted the annual budget request of $5,000. She […] The post Budget approval, bid opening among county’s business Monday appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Historical marker planned at Prentiss Institute
Efforts are being made to place a State Historical Marker on the Prentiss Institute Campus with a big donation starting off the drive. Freedom Rider and Civil Rights Activist Thomas Armstrong donated $1,000 to the effort through his non-profit organization Foot Soldiers Journey. Armstrong is also on the PNII Partnership Team. The historical marker will […] The post Historical marker planned at Prentiss Institute appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Democratic run-off election is Tuesday
Absentee voting is now open for the Primary Run-Off next week. Visit the Jefferson Davis County Circuit Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. or this Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon to cast your vote. You will not be able to absentee vote after Saturday at noon. Anyone who will […] The post Democratic run-off election is Tuesday appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Equipment damage causes widespread power outage in Prentiss
The Town of Prentiss is currently experiencing a power outage. Approximately 664 Entergy customers are without power after an MDOT maintenance vehicle struck a power pole on Highway 84 just outside of Prentiss. Please use the intersection at Regions Bank like a four-way stop. Prentiss City Hall, the Prentiss Post Office and both banks are […] The post Equipment damage causes widespread power outage in Prentiss appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
No foul play determined in Aug. 8 death
Results from the autopsy performed by the State Medical Examiner in Biloxi on Hannah Roberts revealed no foul play indicated. Toxicology reports are incomplete at this time. Roberts, 25 of Silver Creek, was found Aug. 8 on Old Highway 13 North between Skating Rink Road and Golden Pine Road just outside of Prentiss. County workers […] The post No foul play determined in Aug. 8 death appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Resolution presented at board meeting in memory of District 5 county worker
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the first August meeting last Monday morning in Prentiss. Rev. Jessie Holloway opened with prayer before the board adopted the agenda. Former District 5 county employee Jimmy Smith was remembered with a resolution for his work and dedication to the county. His son, Jimmy W. “Richard” […] The post Resolution presented at board meeting in memory of District 5 county worker appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Durr sentenced in 2020 murder on John Street in Prentiss
Vincent Durr, 24, of Bassfield was sentenced at the Lawrence County Courthouse Friday morning for the March 2020 murder of Christopher Easterling. Durr was sentenced by 15th Circuit Court District Judge Brad Touchstone. Prentiss Police Officers were called to John St. at 5:25 a.m. on March 13, 2020, with reports of a motor vehicle accident. […] The post Durr sentenced in 2020 murder on John Street in Prentiss appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
The Saints are back in class
Prentiss Christian School started its first day of classes Friday morning after the traditional recognition of the seniors just before 8 a.m. The PCS Class of 2024 made its grand entrance to campus on Prentiss firetrucks as the students and faculty welcomed them to their last first day of school. The post The Saints are back in class appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Burn ban in effect for Jefferson Davis County
A burn ban has been issued by the Prentiss Board of Aldermen and the Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors effective immediately. The ban will expire at midnight Sept. 5, at which time conditions will be evaluated and acted upon accordingly. Anything with an open flame that produces an ember is prohibited during a burn […] The post Burn ban in effect for Jefferson Davis County appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Dyess receives award at training conference
Allen Ray Dyess was selected as Job Specialist of the Year at the Jobs for American Graduates National Training Conference last month in Louisville, Kentucky. Dyess was one of only two specialists selected from the state of Mississippi recognizing his dedication and commitment to the students served at Jefferson Davis County High School. The JMG […] The post Dyess receives award at training conference appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Southern Pine employee writes children’s book
Two frequently discussed issues for the electric co-op community today that will directly impact our future are attracting younger people to the industry and showing them the value of what was built. Jan Collins, VP of Communications and Government Affairs at Southern Pine Electric Cooperative and published children’s author, tackled those issues with her third […] The post Southern Pine employee writes children’s book appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Back-to-School Family Fun day a great success despite extreme heat
Over 100 children and 130 adults took part in the Project H.O.P.E. Community Services Back-to-School Family Fun Day held Aug. 5 in Prentiss. The event was held at Raisola Park at the House of Refuge on Highway 13 North. Save the Children’s partner Amazon handed out over 200 book bags filled with school supplies. Three […] The post Back-to-School Family Fun day a great success despite extreme heat appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Davis, Strickland in run-off for JDC Sheriff
Voter turn-out was low in the August Primary Tuesday with just over 3,500 votes cast. This is less than 50 percent of the 8,309 registered voters. Jefferson Davis County Sheriff candidates Ricky Davis and Ron Strickland will be in the Primary Run-Off later this month. Davis received a total of 1,340 votes to Strickland’s 918. […] The post Davis, Strickland in run-off for JDC Sheriff appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Female found dead this morning just outside of Prentiss
A body was found this morning on Old Highway 13 North between Skating Rink Road and Golden Pine Road just outside of Prentiss. County workers for District 5 discovered the white female just after 8:30 a.m. The body was identified as 25-year-old Hannah Loren Roberts of Silver Creek. Roberts had been released from the Jefferson […] The post Female found dead this morning just outside of Prentiss appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
How is Jefferson Davis County spending federal COVID funds?
Mississippi received over $2.5 billion from the federal government in pandemic relief money in 2020 and 2021 to improve education and to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a little over a year left to use the money, schools have made progress but still have over a billion dollars left to spend. The […] The post How is Jefferson Davis County spending federal COVID funds? appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Bassfield man gets hefty sentence in U. S. District Court for possession with intent
A Bassfield man was sentenced to 160 months in prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Jamario Myers, 26, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Hattiesburg. According to court documents, from December 2019 […] The post Bassfield man gets hefty sentence in U. S. District Court for possession with intent appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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