Residents will come together next week in prayer for America. Read moreNational Day of Prayer set May 2
A pair of Prentiss County soldiers who gave their lives in service to their country could be honored with the naming of a portion of a local highway. Read moreResolutions seeks to name portion of highway for fallen soldiers
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department has made several felony arrests in recent weeks. Read moreSheriff's department reports felony arrests
A Booneville dentist who continues to give of herself to care for her entire community through a lifetime of community service was honored as this year’s Junior Auxiliary of Booneville Citizen of the Year. Read moreMincy honored as Citizen of the Year
A location has been finalized for the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Booneville City Hall. Read moreAldermen approve location for baby box
The Prentiss County School District is preparing to launch a pilot program adding dash cameras to school buses. Read moreDistrict to add cameras to school buses
The Booneville Police Department is looking out for residents with a newly created Safe Zone designed to be the perfect place for residents to connect for various reasons. Read morePolice department offers new safe zone
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department has made several felony arrests in recent weeks. Read moreSheriff's department reports drug arrests
As earthwork and foundation preparations continue on the Booneville School District’s new bond-funded multi-purpose sports complex, the district is preparing to seek bids for the next phase of construction. Read moreConstruction moves forward on sports complex
A pair of Booneville residents are charged in connection with the alleged abuse of a child. Read moreTwo face felony charges in abuse case
Tre Welch, local Booneville High School graduate and former Mr. BHS, has made a name for himself on the social media app TikTok through documenting his life, mother, and friends. Read moreLocal TikTok personality brings exposure to Booneville community
Prentiss County supervisors approved a board reappointment and the purchase of a van for the coroner during a brief first of the month meeting on Monday. Read moreSupervisors approve reappointment to board
The city of Booneville will host the annual Hospitality Arts Festival this Saturday, filling downtown with lively music, delicious eats, and creative vendors. Read moreHospitality Arts Festival to take place Saturday
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department has made several felony arrests in recent weeks. Read moreSheriff's department reports felony arrests
Prentiss County will seek funding from the state to address repairs to several county buildings as supervisors move forward with creating a new space to store county voting machines and related equipment. Read moreSupervisors seek funding for building repairs
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department has made several felony arrests in recent weeks. Read moreSheriff's department reports felony arrest
Residents are being warned to watch out for callers claiming to be from the sheriff’s department. Read moreSheriff's office warns of new scam
Northeast Mississippi Community College assistant chief of campus police Melissa Pearson has been named interim chief for the remainder of the spring semester. Read morePearson named interim chief of campus police at NEMC
The Booneville Middle School Cadet Guard won their division Saturday in the 2024 Mississippi Indoor Association Championship, completing a perfect season of competition. Read moreCadet Winterguard Champions
Booneville aldermen accepted several resignations and approved posting to fill vacant positions, discussed drainage concerns and took care of other routine business during Tuesday’s regular meeting. Read moreAldermen take action on personnel issues
Prentiss County School District’s board recognized numerous teachers for achievement, accepted several resignations and retirements and approved annual personnel lists during their regular meeting on Monday. Read moreCounty school board recognizes teachers
As the City of Hospitality gears up for its annual spring cleanup day, Keep Booneville Beautiful is being recognized for success in improving the community. Read moreKeep Booneville Beautiful earns President's Circle Award
Prentiss County Supervisors have approved an increase in the cost of garbage pickup for county residents, citing rising costs and the loss of federal COVID-relief funds which had been used to offset deficits in the program. Read moreSupervisors approve garbage rate increase
Crimes against children have led to multiple felony arrests by the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department in separate, unrelated cases. Read moreFelony charges filed in separate cases of crimes against children
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department has made several felony arrests in recent weeks. Read moreSheriff's department reports felony arrests
Main Street Booneville will welcome spring with a special opportunity to explore all the unique shopping and food the City of Hospitality has to offer. Read moreMain Street hosts Spring Open House
Northeast Mississippi Community College is mourning the passing of its police chief William Anthony Anderson. Read moreNEMCC mourns passing of police chief
The Prentiss County Circuit Clerk’s Office will be open this Saturday for the final day of in-person absentee voting ahead of next week’s primary election. Read morePrimary election set for Tuesday
Booneville police have made several felony arrests in recent weeks. Read morePolice report felony arrest
Prentiss County Supervisors gave approval Monday for a pair of raises in the county tax collector’s office, approved a bid for a road improvement project, okayed the county’s insurance renewal with an increase in the premium and approved adjusted contracts for dumpsters at several locations … Read moreSupervisors okay raises in tax collectors office
Booneville aldermen approved seeking to fill open positions and took care of other routine business during Tuesday’s regular meeting. Read moreAldermen approve seeking applications for open positions
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department has made multiple arrests following recent indictments by the county grand jury. Read moreSheriff's department makes arrests following indictments
Flashing lights and American flags led the way for a pair of pristine white hearses Monday morning as a pair of American heroes began their final journey after losing their lives in a devastating crash. Read moreProcession honors fallen heroes
Prentiss County supervisors rejected a request last week to fund raises in the county tax collector’s office. Read moreSupervisors reject raises for collectors office
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department has made several felony arrests in recent weeks. Read moreSheriffs department reports felony arrest
The Booneville Police Department has made several felony arrests in recent weeks. Read morePolice make felony arrests
A look back taken from the March 5, 1987 edition of the Banner-Independent. Read moreThis Week in Booneville History
Booneville will celebrate the life and legacy of one of its most influential native sons in a special event set for his very unique birthdate. Read moreEvent will celebrate life of George E Allen
Miss Isabel Williford will represent her hometown, Booneville in the 75th Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition in Hattiesburg July 7-13, 2024. Read moreWilliford crowned Miss Hospitality
Booneville aldermen have eliminated a monthly fee for those with sprinkler systems on the city’s water system. Read moreBoard eliminates sprinkler maintenance fee
Local officials are continuing to warn residents of the dangers of Internet scams. Read moreResidents warned to watch out for scams
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department has made several felony arrests in recent weeks. Read moreSheriff's department reports felony arrests
Booneville officials will seek an attorney general’s opinion as they look to resolve a natural gas billing issue that resulted in some customers owing back payments. Read moreCity to seek attorney general's opinion on gas billing issue
Incoming Mississippi Superintendent of Education Dr. Lance Evans is focused on helping students succeed beyond the classroom. Read moreIncoming state superintendent focused on workforce development
Prentiss County Supervisors continued to move toward a relocation of the election commissioner office, heard an update on the local health department office and made appointments to the Prentiss County Development Association board during their regular meeting on Monday. Read moreSupervisors discuss commissioner office
Prentiss County Supervisors are taking steps to protect county voting equipment. Read moreSupervisors address water leaks in election commission office
Booneville’s police department and municipal court office will soon have a new home. Read morePolice department project nears completion