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New dates for local graduations set
Seniors at Jefferson Davis County High School and Prentiss Christian School were scheduled to graduate May 15. Due to the coronavirus, those graduations have been ... Read more
1 week ago by Holley Cochran.
No spectators at this year’s Memorial Day program
A Memorial Day program will be held May 25 on the courthouse lawn, however, no spectators will be allowed to attend the annual event due ... Read more
1 week ago by Holley Cochran.
Easter storm debris removal continues in the county
Debris removal is continuing in Jefferson Davis County from the tornado damage on Easter Sunday. Workers are making their first pass throughout the county and ... Read more
1 week ago by Holley Cochran.
JDC officers remembered during National Police Week
Flowers were placed at Prentiss City Hall and the Jefferson Davis County Courthouse in memory of local law enforcement officers that were killed in the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Holley Cochran.
Town of Prentiss no longer under state of emergency
The state of emergency for the Town of Prentiss has expired. The original order issued in March was extended until May 11. That order expired ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Holley Cochran.
JDCSD offering meal service to children
The Jefferson Davis County School District is offering meals to any child 0-18 years of age. Pick-up is Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. until ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Holley Cochran.
Easter storm debris removal started in JDC
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors has hired M.G. Dyess and partner Looks Great Tree Service to begin debris removal in the county caused ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Holley Cochran.
Holloway named headmaster of Prentiss Christian School
The board of directors of Prentiss Christian School has recently appointed Homer H. Holloway Jr. as the new headmaster. “I am deeply honored and extremely ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Holley Cochran.
LEOs investigating murder on Dale Rd.
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigation a murder that took place in the northern part of the county last week. Antwon Myers, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Holley Cochran.
R3SM to help in recovery from tornadoes
With the donation center at Jefferson Davis High School closing this week, JDC Emergency Management Director Jocelyn Ragsdale is in the process of collaborating with ... Read more