Ellisville State School  hosted its Direct Support Employee of the Month for February 2024 on March 26. The winners of February’s Employee of the Month are Shannon Morgan of Laurel; Jamiah Gammage of Prentiss; Stephanie Allen of Heidelberg and Christy Smith of Laurel. Dr.Rinsey McSwain, Agency Director of Ellisville State School, presented a gift to […] The post Prentiss woman named ESS Employee of the Month appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Mississippi’s Master Gardener Felder Rushing was in Jefferson Davis County over the weekend. Rushing was at the Beaver Creek Distillery Saturday during its Botanical Bonanza event. Rushing’s Gestalt Gardener is a popular Mississippi radio program on Mississippi Public Broadcasting. He has written syndicated newspaper columns for 40 years and is the author of over 20 […] The post Famed author, gardener visits JDC appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

The month of April is known as the Month of the Military Child, with April 30 being National Military Brats Day.  Both events emphasizing the important role military children play in the armed forces community The JDC MSU Extension Service, JDC Veterans Service Office and NAACP Veterans Committee 5326 recognized the students in all schools […] The post Local military brats honored during Month of the Military Child appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Multiple gunshots were fired Friday afternoon in Prentiss. The incident took place at Mt. Carmel Avenue and Front Street near the Prentiss Post Office. Prentiss Police officers responded to the scene at approximately 6 p.m. and say three or more shooters were involved. According to the officers, gunfire struck an innocent vehicle with occupants inside. […] The post Shots fired in Prentiss Friday afternoon appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

There will be a special guest for the big event happening at Beaver Creek Distillery tomorrow. Gardening guru and NPR talk show host Felder Rushing will be at the Distillery April 20. Also known as the Gestalt Gardener, Rushing will talk about botanicals like the ones used in the making of distilled spirits. Beaver Creek Distillery […] The post Felder Rushing to be in Bassfield tomorrow at Beaver Creek event appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Jefferson Davis County Miss Hospitality Ellen Porter recently selected her Jefferson Davis County Little Miss Hospitality that will accompany her at the state pageant in July. Second grade student  Joshlyn Sylvas was crowned last week at G. W. Carver Elementary.  Sylvas is  eight-years-old and is the daughter of Josh and Willetta Sylvas. She is a […] The post Sylvas selected as JDC Little Miss Hospitality appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

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.

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.

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.

The above ground safe room in Prentiss is now in place at the Ronald W. Jones Memorial Complex. Funding for the safe room was secured last fall. A 90-10 grant was awarded to the county with $6,825.60 of the project to be provided federally and $758.40 to be paid by the Town of Prentiss for […] The post Safe room delivered to the police department appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

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.

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.

A Prentiss man has won $100,000 on a $5 scratch-off from Exxon Fast Mart 5 on Columbia Avenue in Prentiss. The lucky winner matched three money bags on a Fun 5s card. The post Prentiss man wins big on scratch-off lottery ticket appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hood Industries’ Silver Creek sawmill operation was recently recognized for their ongoing commitment to workplace safety when they were presented with the Hood Companies 2023 Most Improved Safety award. Plant Manager John Nicks Galloway accepted the award on behalf of the operation’s employees. “This award serves as a mile-marker on our team’s journey to build a […] The post Hood Industries’ sawmill operation recognized for impressive safety record appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

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.

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.