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Funeral for Deputy Barnes set for Saturday
Jefferson County residents are mourning the loss of an “outstanding deputy” this week. Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Deputy Pat Barnes, 50, was killed Saturday night ... Read more
1 hour ago by Holley Cochran.
Update: JDC Sheriff’s Deputy Pat Barnes killed in on-duty accident
Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Deputy Pat Barnes was killed Saturday night in an accident on Hwy 42 East. The accident happened just before 9 p.m. ... Read more
3 days ago by Holley Cochran.
Jefferson Davis County Deputy killed in the line of duty
Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Deputy Pat Barnes was killed Saturday night in an accident on Hwy 42 East. The accident happened just before 9 p.m. ... Read more
4 days ago by Holley Cochran.
Cochran receives award at Ole Miss Convocation
Hollis Cochran was recently a recipient at the University of Mississippi Honors and Awards Convocation. The ceremony was held April 8 at the Pavilion at ... Read more
5 days ago by Holley Cochran.
Jefferson Davis County Schools releasing early Friday due to severe weather
Due to the threat of hazardous weather later today, April 9, J.E Johnson Elementary and G.W. Carver Elementary will dismiss at 12:15 p.m. Jefferson Davis ... Read more
5 days ago by Holley Cochran.
Severe weather headed for JDC through the weekend
Three rounds of severe weather are possible in JDC from around 5 p.m. Friday, midnight and early Saturday morning. According to the National Weather Service ... Read more
6 days ago by Holley Cochran.
PCS student receives archery scholarship
Prentiss Christian School senior Abby Barnett recently signed an archery scholarship with Copiah Lincoln Community College. “Abby started shooting for me at Topeka Tilton in ... Read more
7 days ago by Holley Cochran.
Reception held for new Jefferson Davis County Economic Development Director
Members of the community had the opportunity to meet the new JDC Economic Development Director, Gary Russell Bass, last month at a reception held at ... Read more
1 week ago by Holley Cochran.
Head Start now accepting applications
Five County Child Development Program, Inc. is currently accepting applications for Head Start children ages three and four for the 2021-2022 program year. Head Start ... Read more
1 week ago by Holley Cochran.
Chamber Partnership Easter Egg Hunt a success despite weather
It was a cold and windy day Good Friday, but that didn’t stop Chloe McCullum and her little brother Trey from participating in the JDC ... Read more