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Reports indicated three tornadoes ripped through JDC
A total of three tornadoes ripped through Jefferson Davis County March 15 as storms crippled the south. The ...
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Two JDC residents killed in weekend tornadoes
A mother and stepson were killed in the tornadoes that tore through Jefferson Davis County on March 15. ...
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Historical marker dedication planned at PNII
A historical marker dedication service is being planned this spring on the Prentiss Institute campus. The dedication will ...
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Reception for JDC Miss Hospitality to be held this Thursday
A coronation and reception for Jefferson Davis County Miss Hospitality Mariah Evans will be held Thursday in Prentiss. ...
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Best season in school history for Lady Jags
The Jefferson Davis County Lady Jaguars had a record season making it all the way to the 3-A ...
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JDC Pre-K enrollment now open
The Jefferson Davis County Pre-K enrollment is now open for 2025-2026. Program features include licensed and highly qualified ...
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JDCH team members sign scholarships
National Signing Day was held Feb. 5 at Jefferson Davis County High School. Cheyveon Doby has secured a ...
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Time to sign up for baseball and softball in Prentiss
Registration is now taking place for baseball and softball with Prentiss Youth Sports. Registration forms are available at ...
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JDC Chamber hosting spring events
The Jefferson Davis County Chamber of Commerce Spring Workshop has been scheduled for March 25 at the Rosenwald ...
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JDC under tornado watch ahead of severe weather tonight
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a tornado watch in effect until 10 p.m. for Jefferson ...
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Ballots set for June municipal elections; both mayors unopposed
Ballots for municipal elections for the Town of Prentiss and the Town of Bassfield have been set. Qualifying ...
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Bassfield locations accepting donations for March of Mayors
Bassfield Mayor Angie Ladner, along with 12 mayors across the Pine Belt, is planning to participate in the ...
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Board accepts seal bid at first February meeting
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the first meeting of February Monday morning at the ...
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Annual breakfast held honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
The Jefferson Davis County Women in NAACP held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Jan. ...
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JDC Firefighter of the Year awarded at annual banquet
The 2024 Jefferson Davis County Firefighter Banquet was held Jan. 25 at the Rosenwald Building on the Prentiss ...
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Supervisors hear about new business in county
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the second meeting of the month Jan. 23 at ...
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Run for the Roses set for April 12
Planning is underway for the 39th annual Run for the Roses to be held April 12 in Prentiss. ...
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New playground now open at Prentiss park
The new playground at the former Prentiss Lions Club Park on Park Road is now open and ready ...
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JDC schools, offices will remain closed through Wednesday
A winter storm warning continues for Jefferson Davis County until midnight. All schools in the Jefferson Davis County ...
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Winter storm warning issued for JDC, schools and government offices closed Tuesday
A winter storm warning has now been issued for Jefferson Davis County by the National Weather Service of ...
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Hughes appointed Southern District Governor of the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association
P. Kevin Hughes, owner of Saulters Moore Funeral Home in Prentiss, has been appointed as a Southern District ...
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Dungan honored for service at JDCSWCD banquet
The Jefferson Davis County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted its 53rd Annual Membership Banquet on Nov. 19, ...
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Burre re-elected JDC school board president
The Jefferson Davis County School Board met for the first meeting of the year Monday night at the ...
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JDC School District announces Teacher of the Year honors
The Jefferson Davis County School District has announced the 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year. Receiving the prestigious awards ...
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JDC elected officials sworn in
The winners of the local JDC races from the November 2024 General Election were sworn in recently. The ...