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Dunn to serve on Mississippi Young Bankers Council

Mendenhall banker Chris Dunn has been elected to the Executive Council of the Mississippi Young Bankers, a section of the Mississippi Bankers Association.

Libraries reopen this week with limited services

Last Tuesday, May 26, Magee Public Library and Mendenhall Public Library, part of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System (CMRLS) serving Rankin, Scott, Simpson and Smith counties, began o

Mendenhall's Top Cop

Jason Smith, left, was named Top Cop of the Mendenhall Police Department. Smith, who has over 14 years of experience in law enforcemen, has been with the Mendenhall PD for two years.

Mobile testing center visited Simpson County

A mobile testing center visited Simpson County last week as a part of the COVID-19 testing initiative in Mississippi. The testing site was set up at the Simpson County Livestock Barn.

MHSAA says practice can resume on June 1

Coaches around the state were happy to receive good news that schools could resume outdoor athletic practices going into the summer.

Dunn to serve on Mississippi Young Bankers Council

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On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 05:46 PM

Mendenhall banker Chris Dunn has been elected to the Executive Council of the Mississippi Young Bankers, a section of the Mississippi Bankers Association.

All businesses are to be allowed to re-open on June 1, 2020

By Pat Brown, READ MORE > 2364 Reads
On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 05:08 PM

All businesses are to be allowed to re-open on June 1, 2020.
This according to Governor Tate Reeves in his daily press conference on Wednesday afternoon. So, the Safer at Home order is now a Safe Return to work. This however does not include everyone.

Court rules in favor of newspaper in release of public information from Mississippi Department of Health

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On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 11:20 AM

May 26, 2020

MSU-operated veterinary, poultry and aquaculture labs across state committed to service despite challenges of pandemic

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On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 04:30 PM

Figures for state recovery are grim

By Steve Wilson Special To The Courier, READ MORE > 218 Reads
On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 02:51 PM

State economist Darren Webb told the Legislature Tuesday that the state’s economy might not return to its pre-COVID-19 recession levels until 2023.

Libraries reopen this week with limited services

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On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 02:47 PM

Last Tuesday, May 26, Magee Public Library and Mendenhall Public Library, part of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System (CMRLS) serving Rankin, Scott, Simpson and Smith counties, began offering curbside service to its patrons after several weeks of closure due to COVID-19.

Time is right to consider school consolidation

By Pat Brown, READ MORE > 322 Reads
On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 02:38 PM

There is an awful lot of misinformation being spread in regard to having or not having a consolidated high school in Simpson County.

Mobile testing center visited Simpson County

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On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 02:35 PM

A mobile testing center visited Simpson County last week as a part of the COVID-19 testing initiative in Mississippi. The testing site was set up at the Simpson County Livestock Barn. These sites have visited multiple counties within the state and have the capabilities to test up to 150 people within four hours.

Outdoor recreation opens

By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 135 Reads
On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 02:24 PM

Last Friday Governor Tate Reeves extended the Safer at Home Order until June 1. Reeves said, “My hope and my expectation is by June 1 we will be able to allow that to expire. However, there will still be guidelines in place for businesses, but we will be out of the business of closing down anybody, I hope.”

Magee’s Mayor endorses consolidated high school

By Pat Brown, READ MORE > 614 Reads
On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 02:22 PM

From sentiments expressed at the May 19 meeting of the Magee Board of Aldermen, Tyson Foods may not be getting their requested tax exemption on renovations at their Magee feed mill.

Dunn to serve on Mississippi Young Bankers Council

Mendenhall banker Chris Dunn has been elected to the Executive Council of the Mississippi Young Bankers, a section of the Mississippi Bankers Association.

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