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Shooting in Prentiss leaves one injured

An evening gathering turned violent Tuesday night when gunfire erupted at a residence on Etta Street in Prentiss,…

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Whitesand bridge at Granby Road now open for travel

Work is now complete on the $4.5 million bridge replacement project on State Route 184 over Whitesand Creek…

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Second Lunch and Learn a success

Over 60 community members, elected officials and stakeholders gathered at the historic Rosenwald School on the Prentiss Institute…

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Prentiss Jefferson Davis County Airport receives grant from FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Mississippi with a total of $21.48 million in 52 grants for airports…

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Community garden opens at the Prentiss Senior Center

An open house and community garden dedication was held recently at the Prentiss Senior Center on Second Street…

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Storm debris removal begins this week

The Jefferson Davis Board of Supervisors met Monday morning for the second meeting of June. District 2 Supervisor…

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JDC Sheriff’s Department receives litter truck

MDOT Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby recently presented the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Department with a vehicle…

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Municipal oath ceremonies planned

A municipal swearing-in ceremony has been planned for the newly elected officials in Bassfield and Prentiss. Officials in…

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Longleaf Trace bridge named after Prentiss mayor

The Whitesand Creek bridge on the Longleaf Trace on J. E. Johnson Road has been named the Charles…

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Trump approves federal assistance for Jefferson Davis County

President Donald J. Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Mississippi Federal disaster assistance is now available…