As the Stars and Stripes flew proudly above court square, Prentiss Countians gathered Saturday to remember the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and honor those who continue to protect and serve. Read more

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Pink pumpkins are popping up in the patch of one local producer – for a very special cause. Read more

Booneville firefighters have a new tool to help protect the citizens of Booneville. Read more

Booneville aldermen approved the sale of single beers, pay raises for the mayor, aldermen, and other city officials, an agreement for the county to collect city taxes, and numerous other items while tabling for further discussion the potential annexation of land to the west of the current ci… Read more

The town of Jumpertown has added two new aldermen to complete its board. Read more

A pair of Tippah County residents have been charged after allegedly being caught on camera stealing a catalytic converter. Read more

Booneville School District students will be required to wear masks a bit longer as the district seeks to clamp down on the spread of COVID-19. Read more

Booneville’s annual Block Party brought big crowds downtown as the community enjoyed fellowship and celebrated the official opening of the new Hospitality Park. Read more

A Booneville man faces a felony charge after allegedly taking two sets and wheels and tires from a county residence. Read more

Unemployment in the county fell sharply for the month of July. Read more

Kerry ‘K-Boy’ Lanning Saylors Read more

The Prentiss County Career and Technology Center is offering students pathways to growing and well-paying careers as its programs continue to grow to embrace the needs of today’s employers. Read more

After experiencing COVID-19 as both a patient and a physician, Booneville’s running doc has a simple message about the virus. Read more

Prentiss County Supervisors have approved bids for improvements at New Way Trucks expanded location in Booneville after the Mississippi Development Authority okayed an additional half million dollars in grant funding for the project. Read more

Paul Lyles is excited to be a Rebel. Read more

Booneville school district leaders will decide next week whether to extend a mask mandate for all students and staff. Read more

Sandra Gordon has a zest for life and caring for others. Read more

Prentiss County School District campuses, like schools across the state, are seeing a spike in Covid cases as the new school year begins and district leaders and educators are working on innovative ways to educate quarantined students and modify policies to accommodate the challenging start … Read more

One race will be contested this year following the close of qualifying for Prentiss County Electric Power Association’s annual board of directors elections. Read more

A pair of Iuka men have been charged with theft of two catalytic converters from a Prentiss County church. Read more

Booneville aldermen gave initial approval Tuesday to a proposal allowing the county to collect city taxes, approved a resolution encouraging, but not requiring, the wearing of masks to combat the Delta variant of COVID-19, and considered a possible plan to alleviate traffic issues at Anderso… Read more

As hymns and prayers echoed across the surrounding fields a 120-foot-tall cross rose slowly into the air last Thursday beside busy Highway 45 in Prentiss County. Read more

A weekend farmer’s market, annual downtown block party, special shopping night, annual Fall Festival, and more are on the schedule as Booneville Main Street Association plans an exciting fall and winter filled with activities aimed at bringing the community together. Read more

Separate, unrelated arrests for arson and for theft of catalytic converters are among numerous felony arrests made recently by the Booneville Police Department. Read more

Booneville School District and Prentiss County School District students will be required to wear masks indoors through Labor Day. Read more

Fair fun returns to the Prentiss County Agricenter this month. Read more

Prentiss County Supervisors heard a request for funding for the historic Jacinto Courthouse and made an adjustment to the county’s tuition assistance program during their regular meeting on Monday. Read more

An upcoming job fair is aiming to connect local employers looking to fill much-need positions with employees who are ready to go to work. Read more

Northeast Mississippi Community College is connecting employers and employees with the training they need to fill today’s high-tech jobs. Read more

Motorists are urged to watch their speed on one Booneville’s main roads after aldermen approved an extension of a zero-tolerance zone on West College Street. Read more

Prentiss County School District leaders shuffled several administrative roles as the new school year began. Read more

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