Prentiss County News

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Blue has been recognized as one of the nation’s best accelerators, the youngest and only focused on the blue economy.

A public safety forum featuring Mississippi Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey and local law enforcement is scheduled for Tuesday evening in Jackson.

Hunters are encouraged to review Mississippi’s dove hunting rules and ensure they have the necessary permits for a safe season.

From July to September, wildlife biologists in Mississippi band wood ducks to monitor their movements and populations, aiding conservation efforts.

Booneville will host a football jamboree at Blue Devil Stadium on Friday night, featuring local teams and streaming live online.

Marathon Cheese Corporation announced a new expansion in Booneville, Mississippi, that will add 39 jobs and boost local economic growth, according to the city mayor.

Participants have a chance to win $300 worth of gift cards and merchandise in an afternoon history hunt event.

The community is invited to Tiger Stadium at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the start of the new athletic season and recognize local athletes and the Showband from Tigerland.

Northeast High School kicks off its new sports season with a community event featuring athlete introductions, a showband performance, and a football scrimmage.

The Lady Cats volleyball team is scheduled to play matches against North Pontotoc on Thursday, with games starting in the afternoon.