Prentiss County News

Randy Barrett Kelly received a 30-year, no-parole sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in Mississippi. The sentence was handed down by Circuit Court Judge Kelly Mims.

Will Orlando Hadley received a 12-year sentence after being convicted of methamphetamine trafficking in Lee County. He will serve the sentence without parole.

David Jerome Peek received a 15-year sentence after pleading guilty to identity theft charges in Tishomingo County.

Mississippi is investing more than $3.3 million to expand mental health support for children and young adults impacted by COVID-19, Gov. Tate Reeves announced.

Officers from multiple agencies participated in a two-day pistol optics course hosted by Booneville Police Department, despite hot weather conditions.

MDWFP Alligator Program Coordinator Andrew Arnett and a local trapper address a nuisance alligator at a Mississippi lake in a new episode.

Booneville High School has introduced its elected Student Government Association officers and class representatives for the 2026-2027 school year.

Nyesha Davis, a 2026 graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Logistics program, has accepted a position with Waldom Electronics.

Students and parents can now purchase 2026 Homecoming T-shirts through school offices or online. Orders are due September 3.

Matthew Montgomery, III, a senior at Baldwyn High School, visited Northeast Mississippi Community College with his mother to explore college options and resources.