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

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

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

Maynard Berryman Read moreObituaries

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

Resolution Board to meet Read moreNews Briefs

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

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

This week marked the end of qualifying for seats on the county election commission up for reelection this year. Read moreQualifying ends this week for election commission

Booneville police have made several felony arrests in recent weeks. Read morePolice department reports felony arrests

Prentiss County schools continue to boost security and student learning through the use of technology and more updates and improvements are in the works. Read moreSchool board gets technology update

The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department has made several felony arrests in recent days. Read moreSheriff's department reports felony arrests