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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.
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.
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...
Softball Game Preview: Jefferson Davis County Jaguars vs. Tylertown Chiefs
The Jefferson Davis County Jaguars will be playing at home against the Tylertown Chiefs at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Jefferson Davis County has six straight victories, Tylertown has four straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
WDAM 7 Morning Commute for Friday, April 5
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s a busy Friday, and it’ll be an even busier weekend on the Pine Belt Roadways. In Columbia, work is progressing on a $950,000 paving and $400,000 sewer projects. Affected streets include West Rankin Road, East Rankin Road, MS Hwy 13 and Hawkins Avenue.
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.
Board approves new security system for administration building
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning for the first meeting of April. Bro. Jessie Holloway opened the meeting with prayer before the agenda was approved and additions were made. Manya Sclease discussed access to her property on Sherman Mason Road in District 3. The matter was continued to give the supervisor […] The post Board approves new security system for administration building appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
WDAM 7 Morning Commute for Wednesday, April 3
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s another busy day along the Pine Belt roadways!. Planting along Hardy Street in Hattiesburg could cause some slight delays, and drivers should watch for crews on the side of the road. Ongoing traffic alerts and road closures around the Pine Belt include the...
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.
MML offers scholarship opportunities for local seniors
Scholarship opportunities are now available to Jefferson Davis County High School and Prentiss Christian seniors through the Mississippi Municipal League. Seniors wishing to apply for a $2,000 general or limited scholarship through the MML and Mississippi Municipal Service Company can contact City Hall in Prentiss for more information and an application. The MML High School […] The post MML offers scholarship opportunities for local seniors appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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