Prentiss county

Mississippi’s waterfowl hunting season for youth, veterans, and active military will run February 7-8 across all Wildlife Management Areas with waterfowl opportunities.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public to keep a deputy’s family in their thoughts and prayers.

A Lee County sheriff’s deputy was struck and killed while directing traffic outside an elementary school, prompting prayers for his family and the community.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves praised federal and local agencies for their coordinated efforts amid severe winter weather.

The Baldwyn School District extends condolences to the Shannon Elementary community and Lee County Sheriff’s Department following the death of School Resource Officer Rick Haggard.

The Booneville Police Department expressed sympathy to the family of Deputy Rick Haggard and the Lee County Sheriff’s Department following the deputy’s death.

The driver service station in Corinth will be closed on Feb. 3 because of a winter storm. Other locations will remain open as usual.

The Northeast Mississippi Community College Tigers will start the same five players in their upcoming game against Pearl River, according to team officials.

Pearl River holds a 21-point lead over Northeast at halftime in the basketball game.

Pearl River defeated Northeast Mississippi 88-67 in a college basketball game. Northeast is scheduled to play Meridian on Thursday night.