Prentiss County News

Northeast Tiger Athletics has released its fall schedules for baseball and softball, including several home games at The Plex this month.

Northeast Mississippi Community College’s volleyball game scheduled for Saturday has been called off. The Lady Tigers will resume play Monday at home against Coahoma.

Mississippi wildlife officials have opened applications for the 2026 Waterfowl Management Area draw hunts, which will remain open until Oct. 15, 2026.

Application period for Waterfowl WMA hunts opens October 1 and runs through October 15, offering hunters a chance to apply for draws and select hunt preferences.

Don Gilleylen pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking and manslaughter charges in separate cases, resulting in concurrent sentences in Mississippi.

The event will feature bands from across the region, offering a day of performances and school spirit, according to the college.

The college community is rallying around Dr. Dawson, an ADN Nursing instructor, as she prepares for breast cancer treatment at MD Anderson. The campus is showing support with pink decorations and encouragement.

Kindergarten students at Kossuth Elementary learned about law enforcement during Community Helper Day, with Mississippi Highway Patrol Troopers engaging with students and answering questions.

The Lady Cats volleyball team will play against Hickory Flat with junior varsity action at 5 p.m. and varsity at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

Forms for the upcoming Mini Cheer Camp are due this Friday, October 2, at school offices or with a BHS cheerleader. Participants will perform at the October 16 football game.