Prentiss County Supervisors have approved a resolution accepting state funding for replacement of two closed bridges. Read more

Northeast Mississippi Community College has turned to one of its own to lead the college’s police department. Read more

Rising prices for rare metals are creating a hot market for stolen catalytic converters. Read more

Booneville School District students will not be required to wear masks while at school but masks will be required on buses as the new school year begins next week. Read more

A dream is beginning to take shape at Blackland Crossing. Read more

Booneville city employees will soon see a bit more in their paychecks after aldermen approved pay raises. Read more

The Booneville Police Department was among numerous area agencies assisting the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation in a major human trafficking bust recently. Read more

A federal judge has moved to July the planned trial of a former Booneville police officer charged with five counts of deprivation of civil rights. Read more

Old-fashioned, country cooking is what brings the Estes family to the table. Read more

Prentiss County School District is filling several positions as they prepare for a more normal school year in August. Read more

Booneville School District students will return to a normal schedule with no online option when the new school year begins in August. Read more

Northeast Mississippi Community College is making a promise to make career and technical education more accessible than ever by removing all financial barriers for those pursuing certificates or degrees in these areas. Read more

Booneville’s newly sworn-in board of aldermen got off to a busy start in their first regular meeting as they considered raises for the city’s police and fire department, appointed park commission members, and discussed security upgrades for city hall. Read more

A pursuit following an attempted traffic stop has led to felony drug charges. Read more

Booneville’s first female mayor was recalled last Thursday as the city’s first-ever majority-female board of aldermen was sworn into office to begin their new terms. Read more

A Baldwyn man faces multiple felony charges following a pair of stabbings at the same address. Read more

Independence Day will be celebrated a day early in the City of Hospitality this year as the annual Neighborhood Fourth of July Parade rolls out on Saturday, July 3. Read more

Karen Morrow enjoys feeding others. Read more

Booneville Main Street Association is among several across the state recently reaccredited by the Mississippi Main Street Association in recognition of meeting rigorous standards for performance in community development. Read more

Jacinto’s annual Independence Day celebration is back this year with a full day of fun for all ages. Read more

A former Booneville police officer has entered a plea of not guilty after being indicted on five counts of deprivation of civil rights by a federal grand jury. Read more

Prentiss County supervisors have approved a resolution allowing the county to seek assistance for damages related to recent heavy rains and flooding. Read more

Booneville will celebrate America’s independence with the annual Neighborhood Fourth of July Parade set this year for July 3. Read more

A pair of Prentiss County schools will have new principals when the new school year begins in August. Read more

Design work is progressing on Booneville’s new police department and city court complex. Read more

It’s time to cowboy up in Booneville as country music artist Kolt Barber brings rodeo action and live music together for one big night at the Prentiss County Agricenter. Read more

Booneville School District leaders are considering a possible bond issue to fund major improvements at all campuses and create facilities to support growing programs. Read more

Mississippi Speaker of the House Billy McCoy believed in the power of better roads to transform the state of Mississippi and on Monday his name was officially placed on a section of one of the four-lane highways he fought to create in the home he loved and served. Read more

The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department is seeking help from the public to identify a suspect responsible for stealing two sets of wheels and tires. Read more

Jumpertown alderman Cindy White will be the town’s new mayor. Read more

Booneville Mayor Chris Lindley will serve a second term at the helm of the City of Hospitality after defeating challenger CJ McCoy in Tuesday’s general election. Read more

Olivia Jackson believes in Booneville and Mississippi and she’s ready to show it on a statewide stage. Read more

Prentiss County Supervisors approved a series of ad valorem tax exemptions for local industries during a brief first of the month meeting on Monday. Read more

PEARL — Booneville’s John Daniel Deaton, one of 12 seniors, hit an inside-the-park grand slam to start the game, setting the stage for the Blue Devils as they dominated Magee, winning 12-4 over the Trojans to capture the MHSAA Class 3A State Championship at Trustmark Park on Saturday. Read more

Election day is less than a week away as voters in Booneville and Jumpertown prepare to pick new leaders. Read more

The history of Prentiss County found in its property records is now more accessible than ever thanks to a recently completed project at the Chancery Clerk’s office. Read more

Booneville aldermen have approved the rezoning of property at the corner of Gaston Road and US Highway 45 after previously rejecting a request to change the status of the property to a different classification. Read more

Prentiss County residents are being warned of a new scam aiming to obtain their personal information. Read more

Ross ‘R.T.’ Scott, Jr. Read more

BOONEVILLE — Coming off a 9-8 victory last Friday over Amory, coach Kevin Williams’ BHS squad traveled to Monroe County Saturday with one goal: Defeat the Panthers again and finish the sweep of the 3A north half championship series. Read more

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Prentiss County supervisors are moving forward with the replacement of the phone system at the county justice center. Read more

A Walnut man wanted on a felony charge in Prentiss County has turned himself into authorities. Read more

Prentiss County Supervisor Mike Kesler is asking residents to take more pride in their community and think twice before dumping trash along county roads. Read more

Larry Joe Barnes Read more

In April of 1942 more than 60,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war held by the Japanese were forced to march over 65 miles in brutal conditions as they were transferred from one POW camp to another. Thousands died and those who became sick, injured or otherwise fell behind on what beca… Read more

Booneville’s Miss USA made her mark in the Miss Universe competition on Sunday. Read more

Authorities are continuing to investigate a shooting during a traffic stop last week in Booneville that ended with one person dead. Read more

Ricky Sweat Read more