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Man found murdered identified as attacker in 2020 Mississippi cold case — first rape case in state to be solved by genetic geneaology
A man found murdered has been identified as the attacker in a 2020 sexual attack using genetic genealogy — the first rape case in Mississippi to be solved using the new DNA technology. On Jan. 15 2020, a woman was brutally attacked on First Street in Prentiss. An unknown...
Prentiss cold case solved, makes state history
A 2020 Prentiss Police cold case has now been solved using genealogy. It is the first rape case to ever be solved in the State of Mississippi using this method. On Jan. 15 2020, a woman was brutally attacked on First Street in Prentiss. An unknown male assailant pulled the woman into an abandoned house, […] The post Prentiss cold case solved, makes state history appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
June Bingo Night at the Y!
Make plans to come out to the YWCO for our June Bingo Night on Friday, June 7 to help us collect donations for our friends at Southern Civitan!. Bring a $5 cash donation and receive an extra Bingo card for FREE!. We will have Chick Fil A available for purchase!
Awards presented at the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet
The Jefferson Davis County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Tuesday evening at the Rosenwald Building on the Prentiss Institute campus. Master of Ceremonies for the banquet was Robert Young. Entertainment was provided by Aiden Young. The first award of the night was the STAR Student and Teacher awards. The STAR Student must be […] The post Awards presented at the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Covington County Hospital selects ‘Employee of the Year’
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - It was a three-ring circus celebration Thursday afternoon at Covington County Hospital as that facility wrapped up activities recognizing National Hospital Week. The circus theme prevailed for all events at the hospital during the celebration. Clowns, acrobats and other performers arrived on a Collins Fire Department...
The 44th annual Building Safety Month
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. The 44th annual Building Safety Month will be celebrated internationally during the month of May to raise awareness about building safety. This celebration reinforces the need for the adoption of modern, regularly updated building codes, and helps individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the celebration and learn about the essential work of the City of Magee.
A Mississippi bucket list
Area authors Dori Lowe and Brandi Perry will be at Beaver Creek Distillery May 18 from noon until 6 p.m. signing copies of their new travel book, “100 Things to Do in Mississippi Before You Die.” The signing is part of Beaver Creek’s Books and Gin series which will also include live music by Holley […] The post A Mississippi bucket list appeared first on Daily Leader.
Sumrall family’s mobile home damaged by tree
SUMRALL, Miss. (WHLT) – People across the Pine Belt are still reeling after Monday’s severe storms. One Sumrall family needs help after a tree fell on their home. Yolanda Coulter and her family said they’re lucky to be alive. “There were pictures going off the wall. I mean, windows bursting and the tin on the […]
Five Jones College students named Tullos Scholars
ELLISVILLE – Five Jones College sophomores were selected as Tullos Scholars, Jaylynn Conner of Waynesboro, Haidyn Houston of Raleigh, Kadin Johnston of Waynesboro, Pablo Lopez of Waynesboro, and Aaron Mason of Raleigh. This is the college’s highest honor for the top five JC students, and it includes an endowed scholarship for the recipients. All five students were nominated by faculty members as they distinguished themselves and impressed selection committee members over the past two years.
Gladys Ellen Matthews Johns
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Gladys Ellen Matthews Johns went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2024. She was born on August 8, 1947, in Magnolia, Mississippi, the daughter of Tannie and Gladys Matthews.
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