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Friends of Prentiss getting the park ready for Christmas
A group of committed community members, Friends of Prentiss, has been leading the effort to provide Christmas lights ...
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Supervisors lift county burn ban
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning in Prentiss for the second meeting of the ...
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Lighting of Prentiss and Bassfield Christmas in the Park dates announced
The Christmas season is going to be in full swing in Jefferson Davis County at the end of ...
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Veterans honored in JDC
Several events were held throughout Jefferson Davis County over the Veterans Day holiday weekend. Jefferson Davis County’s Third ...
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Supervisors extend county burn ban
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the first November meeting Monday morning at the board ...
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Firefighters battling blaze in Bassfield
Firefighters from Bassfield Volunteer Fire Department, Prentiss Fire Department and Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department are currently battling ...
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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 ...
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JDCSO collects donations for storm victims
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Smith County and Simpson County Sheriff’s Departments, has ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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UPDATE: Missing girl found safe
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that Shaniya Smith has been found safe in Byram. The ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Williams holds book signing in Prentiss
Dr. Sabrina Edmond Williams held a book signing at the Prentiss Public Library last month to launch her ...
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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 ...
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Aldermen amend town ordinance
A public hearing was held by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Prentiss Sept. 3 to ...
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‘It was definitely a class act’
The Jefferson Davis County High School varsity cheerleaders were met with a special gift Friday night when they ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Supervisors question AAA response time
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the first meeting of September Tuesday morning in the ...
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New garbage regulations for county residents
In an effort to ensure the safety of county employees, the Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors have ...
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Awards presented to JDC 4-H participants
The 2024 JDC 4-H awards and recognition program was held on Aug. 18. The program recognized 4-H’ers and ...
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Johnson pleads guilty to first-degree murder
Kadarrian “KD” Johnson, 18, of Prentiss, pleaded guilty Monday morning at the Jefferson Davis County Courthouse of the ...
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September is library card sign up month
September is library card sign up month at both libraries in Jefferson Davis County. During the month of ...