An unidentified body has been found on J.E. Johnson Road in Prentiss. Please avoid the area. The post Unidentified body found in Prentiss appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Keldrick Jernell Magee, 35, of Bassfield, and Kim Stewart Lodge, 64, of Seminary, have pled guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping, Kidnapping, Tampering with Evidence, Sexual Battery and Forcible Rape in the Circuit Court of Jefferson Davis County. Judge Prentiss Harrell accepted the pleas and handed down sentencing Friday morning at the Lamar County Courthouse in […] The post Magee and Lodge plead guilty in 2021 kidnapping and rape case appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Thomas Hathorn has been located and is safe. The JDCSO, along with the Hathorn family, has been searching for 54-year-old Thomas Hathorn of Bassfield since July 12.  Accorfing to authorities, Hathorn has been in a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. After he was released from the hospital, he was seen walking down the road in Georgia. […] The post Missing Bassfield man found safe appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

It started out as just another day for Commercial Enforcement Officer Casey Dale. Dale was working near Collins on July 25 when he received a call from Troop J dispatcher Wayne White. White informed Dale that the UMMC Children’s Transport Team ambulance was disabled in Collins and was needing to transport a child in Laurel. […] The post Local officer provides life-saving care to child in need appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s deputies  are searching for the second missing person this month. The JDCSO, along with the Hathorn family, is asking for the public’s help in  locating 54-year-old Thomas Hathorn of Bassfield. The Hathorn family reported that Thomas has been missing since July 12. According to authorities, family members stated that Thomas would […] The post JDCSO searching for second missing person appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

There is currently a gas leak in Prentiss on Lafayette Street near Columbia Avenue. The Piggly Wiggly and Family Dollar stores have been evacuated, as well as several store fronts on Columbia Avenue. CenterPoint Energy is on the scene. All residents are asked to avoid the area. The post Gas leak in Prentiss; several stores evacuated appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

All enrolled 4-H students and interested youth are invited to attend the upcoming 4-H events in Jefferson Davis County.  All programs require registration and there are no fees to participate.  Contact the MSU Extension officer in Prentiss at 601-792-5121 to register.  You do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. Watch the social […] The post MSU Extension Service announces JDC 4-H happenings for the upcoming months appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

It was July 1964 and Prentiss Presbyterian Church hadn’t had a full-time preacher in nine months.  A man from Chattanooga, Tennessee, in seminary at the time, was asked if he would come as supply pastor, just for one year.  He agreed. That was 60 years ago. The preacher at Dr. F. W. Tripp’s home church […] The post The Tripps celebrate 60 years of loving and faithful service to church and community appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Kaycee Alexis Johnson, the missing 14 year old Carson girl has been located.  She was found in Prentiss and is safe. The Prentiss Police Department assisted the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department in her safe return. She had been reported missing from her home on Highway 13 South in Carson since 6 p.m. July 17. The post Kaycee Johnson found safe in Prentiss appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Sierra Jane Inscoe, 22, of Prentiss, has pleaded guilty to murder for shooting and killing Carson Sistrunk in Jefferson Davis County on Sept. 4, 2022. The plea came before 15th Circuit Court Judge Richelle Lumpkin on July 16. Lumpkin sentenced Inscoe shortly after the guilty plea at the Marion County Courthouse. She was ordered to […] The post Inscoe sentenced to 40 years for the murder of Carson Sistrunk appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a missing 14-year-old Prentiss girl.  According to her parents, Kaycee Johnson has been missing from her home since 6 p.m. July 17. She was last seen wearing a gray “Follow Your Dreams” tank top with a unicorn on it, black shorts and pink flip flops. She was […] The post JDC authorities searching for missing 14-year-old appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Students went back to school today at all five Jefferson Davis County School District campuses. The post First day of school for JDC students appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

For nearly 20 years, Anjerrica Lee, of Prentiss, has dreamed of becoming a mom. At age 14, she was told that the odds were slim after being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis. But April 19, Lee’s dream came true, and she gave birth to not only one miracle baby but three. “It was […] The post Dreams come true for Prentiss mom with new triplets appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

The 2024 Summer Reading Program was a great success at Prentiss and Bassfield public libraries. This year’s theme was The Adventure Begins with the program being held on Tuesdays in Bassfield and Thursdays in Prentiss. The popular Prize Stores were available at both libraries encouraging participants to read and earn reward bucks to spend at […] The post Summer Reading Program is a huge success at Prentiss and Bassfield libraries appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Students in the Jefferson Davis School District will now be participating in the Provision 2 school program starting this school year. This program enables the school district to provide all meals at no charge to all students in Jefferson Davis County. For the district to participate in the program, a free and reduced meal application […] The post No meal charge for JDC students appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

The first and second graduating classes of Prentiss Christian School have made a donation to the school. The Class of 1974 held its 50-year reunion in June and was joined by the Class of 1975 at the celebration. The two classes took up the donation at the reunion and presented it to Prentiss Christian Elementary […] The post Alumni make donation to Prentiss Christian School appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Jefferson Davis County Miss Hospitality Ellen Porter is now in Hattiesburg for the week-long competition. A send-off party was held for Porter and Jefferson Davis County Little Miss Hospitality Joshlynn Silvas July 5 at Bassfield City Hall. “First I want to give thanks and honor to God for giving us such a great opportunity,” said […] The post Jefferson Davis County Miss Hospitality heads to state competition appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

Five communities in Entergy Mississippi’s service area were selected receive the company’s annual economic development grant to help boost business growth in their communities. This year, the program is awarding nearly $50,000 in grants to support digital marketing and economic development training. The recipients include the Jefferson Davis County Economic Development District, Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development […] The post JDC receives Entergy grant appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors continued its first July meeting July 3 in the Jefferson Davis County Courtroom at 11 a.m. All county employees and elected officials were encouraged to attend the meeting. Board members discussed budget restraints and how important it is to stay within the allowed financial guidelines. Also on the […] The post JDC employee safety important to board appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is excited to announce Thursday, July 4 is a “Free Fishing Day,” offering residents the opportunity to enjoy fishing without a license on any public water throughout the state. MDWFP encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity and visit one of our 18 state lakes […] The post Free fishing at Jeff Davis Lake July 4 appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.