Prentiss County News

Dee Slaughter, a standout at North Pontotoc, signs with the team after recording over 1,000 all-purpose yards and 14 touchdowns last season.

Xavier Thomas, a first-team all-state linebacker from Northside, has committed to a college football program, according to team officials.

Justin White, a standout from West Point, has signed with FB as their latest wide receiver addition.

The organization emphasizes ongoing recognition and appreciation for its staff, extending beyond just one week.

North East Mississippi Community College has opened applications for its Foundation and Alumni Scholarships, including the Hall Adams Scholarship awarded to current students.

Swayze Bozeman, a Super Bowl-winning former NFL linebacker, joins the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast to share how outdoor activities have influenced his life post-football.

Cook Coggin Engineers received the ‘Best of Best’ award from the city of Booneville, highlighting its status as a leading civil engineering firm in Mississippi.

A prisoner who fled into the woods near the Justice Center has been taken into custody, with multiple agencies involved in the search, officials say.

As of Feb. 2, nearly 480 customers remain without power, but crews have exceeded daily outage reduction goals amid ongoing repairs.

Mississippi has filed a federal disaster declaration request for counties impacted by winter storms from January 23-27, 2026, seeking aid for residents and local governments.