Simpson defense comes up big in win over PCS
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:55pm
The Simpson Cougars faced off with Presbyterian Christian last Friday night, kicking off to PCS to open the game.
Tigers win Homecoming match 56-21
By MARLAN JONES,
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:54pm
The Mendenhall Tigers dominated from start to finish in their 56-21 Homecoming victory over Richland while rain put a damper on the pregame Homecoming festivities for the fans. Jamiria Sorrell was crowned Homecoming Queen inside the gym before the crowd made their way to the stadium.
West Marion hands Magee first loss
By JOSHUA SEABROOK,
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:53pm
The high powered Magee offense that has routinely outscored their opposition with ease was grounded to a halt by the stingy West Marion defense last Friday night.
Some residents ticketed for burning
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:51pm
Despite thinking it is okay to burn because the recent burn ban may be officially lifted soon, some residents were getting tickets last weekend from the Sheriff’s Department for burning.
Some good news in public school scoring
By PAT BROWN,
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:47pm
While the scores may not have been as good as some would like, some positive things are still occurring in the Simpson County School District.
This positive information surfaced at last week’s school board meeting.
Achievement Center concerns heard
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:45pm
At their October 10 meeting, the Simpson County School Board heard from a parent who was concerned about his child’s experience at the county’s alternative school, the Simpson County Achievement Center in Magee.
Friday, October 25, is National Make A Dog’s Day
By PAT BROWN,
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:25pm
Somehow I was left out on the memo that Friday, October 25 is National Make A Dog’s Day. But it is that day every day in the Brown house.
Mendenhall High School Homecoming Queen
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:22pm
The Mendenhall High School 2019 Homecoming Queen is Jamiria Sorrell, right. Sorrell was crowned Friday night by 2018 queen Candace McCullum.
General Election slated for Tuesday, November 5
By MARLAN JONES,
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:21pm
The general election will be held on November 5. The biggest ticketed item being decided on the ballot will be the opportunity to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST “coming out from under the dry law in Simpson County.
Public schools look at options for facilities
By PAT BROWN,
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:20pm
A facilities use plan commissioned by the Simpson County School Board offers a third party view of some of the options for the public schools’ physical plants and future needs.
The options come with hefty price tags that range from $30 million to $70 million. However, another option pointed out was to do nothing about facilities.
