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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.
Storms cause major damage to county water system
The severe storms that passed through the area April 10 caused damage to utilities and interrupted service to residents in Jefferson Davis County. A major lightning strike on South Carson Road damaged a quarter-mile of a water main and telephone cable causing outages for those living in the area. Corky Holliman, spokesperson for Lily Rose […] The post Storms cause major damage to county water system appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Dotson, Everitt win 38th annual Run for the Roses
It was a beautiful day for the runners and walkers Saturday morning during the 38th annual Run for the Roses 5K Run/Walk held in downtown Prentiss. Seventeen-year-old Kori Dotson was the first runner to cross the finish line with a time of 23.07. The first female to cross the finish line was Loriann Everitt, 23, […] The post Dotson, Everitt win 38th annual Run for the Roses appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
WDAM 7 Morning Commute for Tuesday, April 16
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The WDAM 7 Morning Commute will be in text-only format on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the installation of new equipment on the digital news desk. Our live stream will return on Thursday. We apologize for any inconvenience. On Monday, Forest County officials announced that...
Pinwheel garden on display as part of abuse awareness
In observance of National Child Abuse Awareness Month in April, leaders of Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center have placed a pinwheel garden on the lawn of the Jefferson Davis County courthouse. The Center will also be hosting series of educational activities about the prevalence and prevention of child abuse and their work to protect children […] The post Pinwheel garden on display as part of abuse awareness appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
WDAM 7 Morning Commute for Friday, April 12
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Spring is a busy season for road work, and it’s no exception in the Pine Belt. The city of Hattiesburg is hosting sit-down sessions to get community feedback on how to make the city’s roadways safer for drivers. You can find out more about these sessions HERE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WDAM 7 Morning Commute for Monday, April 8
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - While many will be watching the sky for the Great American Eclipse this afternoon, morning commuters will be watching the roads as road work continues along most major roadways in the Pine Belt. Ongoing traffic alerts and road closures around the Pine Belt include the...
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