Prentiss County News

Both lanes on Hwy 78/I-22 westbound are now open, but drivers are urged to exercise caution as conditions may worsen later.

NEMCC baseball has revealed its starting lineup for the season opener in Florida, with the game available via pay-per-view.

Indian River State College’s baseball team routed Northeast in a dominant 14-1 win. NEMCC is scheduled to play two more games tomorrow at the Visit Panama City Beach Classic.

Several Driver Service stations will be closed on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, state officials announced. Residents are advised to plan accordingly.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported a celebrity sighting on I-55 near Tate County as they provided an update on road conditions.

A Mississippi State Trooper was struck by a driver in a construction zone in Jones County, marking the second such incident in recent weeks, authorities say.

Mississippi has extended the deadline for property tax payments in 49 counties affected by recent events. The new deadline is March 3, 2026.

Mississippi officials will hold a news conference at 4 p.m. to discuss the ongoing winter storm and the state’s response efforts. The event will be streamed live on Facebook.

Mississippi authorities will hold a briefing to discuss ongoing winter storms and the state’s response efforts.

Little league basketball games scheduled for Saturday have been canceled. A makeup schedule is being prepared and will be shared with participants soon.