Booneville MS News

City of Booneville employees participated in a professional development Lunch-and-Learn led by Cory Lee Leadership, focusing on the importance of daily leadership skills.

The Booneville Blue Devil Band is performing at State Band Evaluations today at 11 a.m. Fans can watch the event live online.

The Booneville Street Department will start paving the north section of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on March 5, 2026, causing temporary disruptions.

The city of Booneville is continuing debris removal efforts and asks residents to place only natural storm debris at the right-of-way to facilitate cleanup.

Terry Lee Foster, 64, faces two counts of child fondling after a capias was served by deputies in Prentiss County. Bond was set at $20,000.

Dustin Blade Asher and Austin Tyler Adams face charges after a shed break-in on County Road 1219. Adams also faces weapons and conspiracy charges.

Brandon Windham from Booneville received the Barbara & Ken Shackelford Endowment Scholarship, according to NEMCC officials.

Hughes Contractors reports steady progress in Booneville’s storm debris cleanup, with multiple trucks and crews working across all city wards. Efforts focus on safety and efficient debris disposal.

First Baptist Church Booneville welcomed guests this week, sharing a message of compassion and hosting a meal for first responders and community leaders.

Both Booneville High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are advancing to the state tournament in Jackson, with games scheduled Wednesday afternoon and evening.