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Lawmakers want to end the need for envelopes when voting absentee

How they get there is up for debate, as competing bills have been offered in the House and Senate. The . . .

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Robert St. John reflects on his son’s choice to build a life in the business his father gave his life . . .

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It’s early, yes, but Mississippi’s college baseball teams have started fast

Two weekends into it, the college baseball season is but a puppy. Nevertheless, we can make at least one observation . . .

County preparing for primary March 10

Voters in Simpson County are gearing up for the 2026 Mississippi Primary Election, set for Tuesday, March 10, 2026. This . . .

State Attorney General speaks in Mendenhall

Several Simpson County residents were invited to join a round-table discussion led by Attorney General Lynn Fitch in Mendenhall on . . .

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  • Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.

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    Valley teams sweep Texas Southern on Senior Day

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    Sun,02/22/26-7:36PM , 521 Reads 9,657 Statewide

    Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.

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    Braxton VFD to celebrate 50 years with event

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    Wed,02/25/26-10:00AM , 97 Reads

    The Braxton Volunteer Fire Department is set to celebrate a major milestone this spring, marking 50 years of dedicated service to the community of Braxton.
    To commemorate five decades of protecting and serving local families, Braxton Fire Rescue will host a community-wide celebration and annual fundraiser on Saturday, May 2, 2026. 

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    Tue,02/24/26-1:38PM , 124 Reads 2,224 Statewide

    The Institutions of Higher Learning Board also recognized Governor Tate Reeves with the Karen Cummins Award for his efforts to improve education in the state.

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    Rice & Brown: Mississippi’s independent workers deserve better. House Bill 1072 is the answer

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    Mon,02/23/26-9:38AM , 108 Reads 3,523 Statewide

    Below is a political opinion column by Justan Rice & Starla Brown:

    The concept is straightforward: let hiring parties make voluntary contributions to portable benefit accounts owned by independent contractors.

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Front Row: Emma Lockhart, President Ruby Hayes, and Ollie Hoover; back row: Madise McNeal, Secretary Jeanette White–Martin, Sarah Gillespie, Financial Secretary Lula Dixon, Jasmine Williams Powell, Sandra Jones, Janice Skiffer, Treasurer Rachel Smith, Virginia Durr and Cassandra Owens-Walker
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Black History banquet held

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The Simpson County Federation of Democratic Women held a well attended commemoration banquet on February 7 at the PriorityOne Senior Citizen in Magee. The banquet was in honor of Black History month with the theme “The Path Forward – Unity in the Community.”

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