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New playground now a reality in Prentiss
The Prentiss Board of Aldermen held a special called meeting Monday night to discuss the plans for the former Lions Club Park in Prentiss. Recent efforts have been made to revitalize the park and raise funding for new playground equipment. Prentiss Mayor Charley Dumas met with a representative recently from...
JDCHS graduate elected to Hinds Homecoming Court
Lynette McDonald of Carson has been elected to the 2024 Homecoming Court at Hinds Community College. McDonald is a 2023 graduate of Jefferson Davis County High School. She will represent the Sophomore class at Homecoming on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. during the game against PRCC. Her parents are Frederick and Lashaela McDonald. Her grandparents […] The post JDCHS graduate elected to Hinds Homecoming Court appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
JDC Supervisors accept bid to repair bridges
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the first October meeting Tuesday morning at the board room in Prentiss. Rev. Jessie Holloway opened with prayer before the board adopted the agenda. During County Engineer Les Dungan’s report, the board accepted the bid to repair several bridges on North Williamsburg Road. The project was […] The post JDC Supervisors accept bid to repair bridges appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Firefighters battling blaze in Bassfield
Firefighters from Bassfield Volunteer Fire Department, Prentiss Fire Department and Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department are currently battling a blaze in Bassfield. An abandoned building on Highway 42 across from the Pure Gas Station went up in flames just before midnight. The building housed a feed store and co-op in the past, but has been […] The post Firefighters battling blaze in Bassfield appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Prentiss man honored for his service as Montford Point Marine
Cpl. Alcee Gholar Sr., a lifelong resident of Prentiss and Silver Creek, was honored recently at a distinguished awards ceremony recognizing his exceptional service in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Gholar was among the pioneering Montford Point Marines, a group of over 20,000 African-American men who bravely served as the first […] The post Prentiss man honored for his service as Montford Point Marine appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
JDCSO collection donations for storm victims
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Smith County and Simpson County Sheriff’s Departments, has organized a disaster relief drive for Hurricane Helene victims. Supplies can be dropped off at the Jefferson Davis County Justice Complex at 15 Industrial Park Lane in Prentiss. The complex is located adjacent to the Prentiss Mini […] The post JDCSO collection donations for storm victims appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
JDC libraries to host meet and greet
Both libraries in Jefferson Davis County are hosting a Meet and Greet this month. Dr. Frank L. Leggett Public Library in Bassfield will host this event on Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The Prentiss Public Library will host Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. “This is an opportunity to meet […] The post JDC libraries to host meet and greet appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Longleaf Trace rest stop gets new look
The rest stop at the Lamar and Jeff Davis County line on the Longleaf Trace has a new look. MSU Extension Master Gardener Bonnie Hester individually completed the month and a half volunteer service project which included restoring flower beds, planting butterfly plants and providing signage about Mississippi butterflies for educational purposes. “I enjoyed working […] The post Longleaf Trace rest stop gets new look appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
UPDATE: Missing girl found safe
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that Shaniya Smith has been found safe in Byram. The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Shaniya Smith. Smith has been missing since late Monday night. She was last seen in Prentiss wearing a black shirt, gray […] The post UPDATE: Missing girl found safe appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Progress of Prentiss park discussed with board
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the second meeting of the month Sept. 16 in Prentiss. Board President Michael Evans opened with prayer before the agenda was approved. James Allison met with the board to discuss a Halloween fundraiser he has planned in October to raise funds for a new playground at […] The post Progress of Prentiss park discussed with board appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Lunch and Learn event Oct. 1 in Prentiss
The Jefferson Davis County Economic Development District is excited to host a Lunch and Learn event titled “Everything You Wanted to Know About Economic Development but Were Afraid to Ask.” This informative and engaging event will take place on Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the historic Rosenwald School at Prentiss Institute, […] The post Lunch and Learn event Oct. 1 in Prentiss appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Williams holds book signing in Prentiss
Dr. Sabrina Edmond Williams held a book signing at the Prentiss Public Library last month to launch her new book, “Learning to Trust.” “Learning to Trust” is a black family’s guide for building, protecting and transferring wealth and is a personal history of lessons learned during Williams’ yearlong exploration of estate planning, asset protection and […] The post Williams holds book signing in Prentiss appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
SMPDD presents scholarship and yearly county statistics
The Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District, Inc. (SMPDD) awarded a college scholarship to a Jefferson Davis County High School student during a board of supervisors meeting recently. Receiving the $1000 scholarship was Kendall McInnis. He is a 2024 graduate of Jefferson Davis County High School. “We are honored to be able to provide this […] The post SMPDD presents scholarship and yearly county statistics appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Jefferson Davis County School District earns historic B rating
Jefferson Davis County has earned a “B” rating when it comes to accountability grades for the 2023-2024 school year. This is the highest grade the school district has ever received. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released accountability grades for the 2023-24 school year Tuesday, which show 85.7% of schools and 93.9% of districts earned […] The post Jefferson Davis County School District earns historic B rating appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Aldermen amend town ordinance
A public hearing was held by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Prentiss Sept. 3 to hear public opinion regarding three items of business. First was amending the ordinance to increase the fine for discharging a firearm within the corporate limits of the Town of Prentiss. The ordinance states it shall be unlawful […] The post Aldermen amend town ordinance appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
‘It was definitely a class act’
The Jefferson Davis County High School varsity cheerleaders were met with a special gift Friday night when they arrived in Monticello at Lawrence County High School. The Lawrence County High cheerleaders presented JDCHS with memorial pins and a sign in memory of Domanick Stewart. The Lawrence County cheerleaders also wore hair bows with his football […] The post ‘It was definitely a class act’ appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Closures announced in JDC due to Hurricane Francine
All Jefferson Davis County Schools and Prentiss Christian School will be closed Wednesday due to inclement weather conditions caused by Hurricane Francine. Prentiss Christian School will also be closed Thursday. All Jefferson Davis County government offices will close Wednesday at noon. Offices will re-open Thursday weather permitting. Prentiss City Hall will close at noon Wednesday […] The post Closures announced in JDC due to Hurricane Francine appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Andy Gipson to be guest speaker at JDC Forestry banquet
The Jefferson Davis County Forestry Association will hold its annual membership banquet Sept. 23 at Bethany Baptist Church in Prentiss. The event will start at 7 p.m. and will be $20 per person which includes the meal and association membership. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson will be the guest speaker for the banquet. Gipson serves as […] The post Andy Gipson to be guest speaker at JDC Forestry banquet appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Prentiss Christian fan wins new car at first home game
A Prentiss Christian fan is now driving around in a new car after winning it at the first home football game Aug. 23. The Prentiss Christian cheer squad was chosen as the Pine Belt Cheer Team of the Week by Michael “Duck” Griffith and Dean McCrary Kia. Griffith has been recognizing cheerleaders in the Pine […] The post Prentiss Christian fan wins new car at first home game appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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