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Board abandons road after public hearing
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the second meeting of the month Monday morning at the board room in Prentiss. After prayer by JDC Circuit Clerk Clint Langley, the meeting was called to order and a public hearing was held regarding the abandonment of Floyd Jones Road. Floyd Jones Road is in […] The post Board abandons road after public hearing appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s office seeking photos of former sheriffs
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department is seeking photos of fomer county sheriffs that have served the county. The photos will be displayed in the new justice complex in Prentiss. “We want to honor and remember these men that have served and protected our county since its inception in 1906,” said Jefferson Davis County Chief […] The post Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s office seeking photos of former sheriffs appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
JDC county offices closing early today
All Jefferson Davis County government offices will close at 11:00 AM this morning due to severe weather approaching our area. Overnight the National Weather Service increased the risk for severe storms in Jefferson Davis County for today. JDC now under a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for severe storms today. Due to the impending […] The post JDC county offices closing early today appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Run for the Roses is this Saturday
The 38th annual Run for the Roses 5K walk/run will be held this Saturday, April 13 in Prentiss. The Run for the Roses 5K event is one of Mississippi’s premier road races produced by the Run for the Roses Committee and community participation. Registration fee proceeds from the race will be used to support the […] The post Run for the Roses is this Saturday appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
School canceled for Prentiss Christian tomorrow; JDC moves to virtual learning due to severe weather threat
Overnight the National Weather Service increased the risk for severe storms in Jefferson Davis County for Wednesday. JDC now under a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for severe storms tomorrow. Due to the impending severe weather, Prentiss Christian School will be closed tomorrow and all school-related activities have been cancelled. All Jefferson Davis County […] The post School canceled for Prentiss Christian tomorrow; JDC moves to virtual learning due to severe weather threat appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Jefferson Davis County designated as primary natural disaster area after drought
Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack designated Jefferson Davis County along with the other 81 Mississippi counties as the primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Adams, Alcorn, Amite, Attala, Benton, Bolivar, Calhoun, Carroll, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Claiborne, Clarke, Clay, Coahoma, Copiah, Covington, DeSoto, Forrest, George, Greene, Grenada, Hancock, Harrison, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Itawamba, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson […] The post Jefferson Davis County designated as primary natural disaster area after drought appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Many particpate in fourth annual Remembrance Walk
It was a beautiful day to participate in the Prentiss Fire Department’s fourth annual Good Friday Remembrance Walk. The walk began at the Ronald Wayne Jones Memorial Complex on Highway 184 in and traveled down Columbia Avenue through Prentiss and ended at the Jefferson Davis County courthouse. A large wooden cross was carried throughout the […] The post Many particpate in fourth annual Remembrance Walk appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Social workers honored by chancery clerk
Jefferson Davis County Chancery Clerk Cynthia White recently honored social workers that represent Jefferson Davis County as part of National Social Work Month. The JDC Chancery Clerk’s Office provided lunch and presented them each with a gift during the youth court session last month. The post Social workers honored by chancery clerk appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Case dismissed for Carson man indicted for Granby murder
Charges have been dismissed for a Carson man who was charged with a 2021 murder. Jefferson Davis County Law Enforcement Officers were called to 1081 Granby Road in Prentiss just after 7 a.m. on March 25, 2021. Once on the scene they found Johnny Demario Watkins deceased in the front yard of the residence. […] The post Case dismissed for Carson man indicted for Granby murder appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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