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Jefferson Davis County Supervisors ban sell of Kratom within county
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the second meeting of the month Monday morning at ...
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Kim McCloud joins Prentiss Family Practice Clinic
Kimberly “Kim” McCloud, FNP, recently joined Hattiesburg Clinic Prentiss Family Practice Clinic, where she provides comprehensive, patient-centered care ...
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Community Impact Coalition announces town hall, April 30
The Jefferson Davis Community Impact Coalition will hold a Town Hall Meeting April 30 from 5 p.m. until ...
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RUN FOR THE ROSES: Annual tradition continues to be big success for Prentiss
It was a beautiful day for the runners and walkers Saturday morning during the 40th annual Run for ...
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Jefferson Davis County School District unveils proposed athletic facility upgrades
The Jefferson Davis County School District is exploring a series of athletic facility upgrades that could significantly expand ...
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Jeff Davis Cty. supervisors hear proposals for lighting, waste
The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the second meeting of the month Monday morning at ...
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Silver Alert issued for Prentiss woman
A Silver Alert was issued for a 66-year-old Prentiss woman. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said ...
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Jefferson Davis among counties listed as natural disaster areas
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated three Mississippi counties as primary natural disaster areas. Farm producers ...
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Bluestone Solar accepting community grant applications
Bluestown Solar is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 grant cycle. This seasonal funding opportunity is designed ...
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Former city clerk arrested for embezzlement of race funds
Former Prentiss City Clerk Missy Jones has been indicted by a Jefferson Davis County grand jury for embezzlement. ...
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Former JDC investigator arrested and charged with criminal activity
Former Jefferson Davis County investigator Vernon Dampier has been indicted on two counts by a Jefferson Davis County ...
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Burn ban remains in effect for Jefferson Davis County
Temperatures may be warming, but Jefferson Davis County residents will have to wait before burning yard debris or ...
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Wildfires in county contained after multi-agency response
A wildfire that scorched more than 300 acres in Jefferson Davis County last week was successfully contained after ...
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Lady Jaguars’ season ends with loss to Pisgah at Elite Eight
On Thursday, Feb. 26, the Jefferson Davis County High School Lady Jaguars ended their state playoff run with ...
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JDCHS students, faculty hold remembrance ceremony for classmate
Students, teachers and staff at Jefferson Davis County High School gathered the morning of Thursday, Feb. 19, to ...
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Lady Jaguars advance to Elite 8; will face Pisgah
On Friday, Feb. 20, the Jefferson Davis County Lady Jaguars kept their playoff hopes alive with a gritty ...
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Asjah Hathorn crowned 2026 JDC Miss Hospitality
The Jefferson Davis County Economic Development District is pleased to announce the selection of Asjah Hathorn of Carson ...
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Accident claims lives of three teens, including Bassfield sisters
A two-vehicle accident killed three, including two sisters, last Friday night. The crash happened at approximately 8:30 p.m. ...
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Jefferson Davis County will be in new chancery, circuit court districts in 2027
Jefferson Davis County will be in new Circuit and Chancery court districts beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Jefferson Davis ...
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JDCSD names Wilson 2026 Teacher of Year, Brown recognized as Administrator of the Year
The Jefferson Davis County School District recently celebrated excellence in education by recognizing its 2026 Teachers of the ...
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Miss Hospitality Competition calls for 2026 contestants from Jeff Davis
The 77th Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition will soon be underway, and young women from across the Magnolia State ...
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Bassfield awarded grant for website, branding initiatives
Bassfield Mayor Angie Ladner and Jefferson Davis County Economic Development Director Gary Russell Bass accepted a $15,000 grant reimbursement check from Mississippi Power’s ...
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Congressman Guest: Cost of living issues tops his priority list
By THOMAS HOWARD For the Prentiss Headlight Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest said passing annual appropriations bills and focusing ...
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Supervisors hold first meeting of year, honor late chancery clerk
By HOLLEY COCHRAN PRENTISS HEADLIGHT The Jefferson Davis County Board of Supervisors met for the first meeting ...
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Authorities seek inmate who escaped from Lawrence County Jail
Staff Report UPDATE: Sheriff Ryan Everett confirmed through a Facebook post that escaped inmate Leonard Rhymes was returned ...
