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Fund's Initial Offer Is $12K For Information Leading To Arrest In Indianola Merchant's Murder

The initial reward being offered by the Jamie Iverson Reward Fund is $12,000. Iverson was killed during a robbery at . . .

Kenterius Wright and Daquarius Wright, two brothers, have been arrested in connection with the April 23 attempted robbery and murder of Paul's Jewelry store owner Jamie Iverson.

Captured: Tip leads to the arrest of two men in connection with Jamie Iverson murder

A tip called in to law enforcement officers has led to the arrest of two people in connection with the . . .

Kenterius Wright and Daquarius Wright walk behind at gate at the Sunflower County Jail on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Recardo Thomas

Men Arrested In Jamie Iverson Case Booked Into Sunflower County Jail

The two men arrested in connection with the shooting death of Jamie Iverson have been booked into the Sunflower County . . .

Mendenhall In May shows promise to be a fun filled family event. Several vendors have registered to participate in the festival, which returns after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. The event will include many of the classic activities such as the BBQ Cook-Off, Car Show and Crawfish Boil.

Mendenhall in May is ‘business as usual’

The 12th annual Mendenhall in May celebration is scheduled for Saturday May 15. The event has been much anticipated especially . . .

Signing the Milwaukee Tool Project Memorandum of Understanding, include, from left, Grenada County District 4 Supervisor Darrell Robinson, Board of Supervisor’s President Michael Lott and Matthew Harrison, CEO of the Greater Grenada Partnership. The tool manufacturer will construct a 500,000-square-foot accessories facility in Grenada. | Photo by Adam Prestridge

Milwaukee Tool facility locating to Grenada County creating 800 jobs

The landscape of Grenada County will soon change following Tuesday’s announcement that Milwaukee Tool will expand its footprint in Mississippi . . .

Terrific Tuesday at Simpson County Country Club is third Tuesday of Month
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On Thu, 05/06/2021 - 08:58 AM
Stop by the club or you many call ahead and place an order from Chef Darwell. We also play live bingo come join the fun!

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School board goes into executive session to discuss building plans
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Thu, 05/06/2021 - 06:29 PM
Simpson County School Broad called a special meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss capital improvements.

Stating that the district no longer needed to pass a bond issue because of $12.1 million in federal funds.
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Southern Perception’s ribbon cutting marks start of business
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On Wed, 05/05/2021 - 02:00 PM
A uniquely different type business, Southern Perception held a ribbon cutting last Friday. They are located in the old depot building formerly home to Pace Oil Company. It is owned and operated by Gian Williams and Maggie Woods. They are open first and third weekends of the month.
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Waiting for the key lime pie birthday
By Donna McLean, 189 Reads
Wed, 05/05/2021 - 11:00 AM
I had a birthday last week. Another one. They seem to be coming faster and faster.
If a birthday does nothing else for you, it at least reminds you to be grateful that you weren’t the special guest of the funeral home this year. Birthdays also serve as markers of how much you and life in general are changing as the years roll by.
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Arkansas man apprehended
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On Wed, 05/05/2021 - 12:50 PM
On April 29th, Simpson County deputies along with U.S. Marshals, Homeland Security and Magee PD, stopped a blue Honda CRV on U.S. Hwy 49 South near New Hope Road. Zachary Allen Avans was taken into custody on warrants following a shooting incident Tuesday night in Bentonville, Ark.
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Baseball News
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On Wed, 05/05/2021 - 02:10 PM
The Magee Trojans have advanced to the second round of the playoffs after scoring 37 unanswered runs against the Hazlehurst Indians. In the first game of the series the Trojans won 15-0. Ty West was the winning pitcher. West pitched three innings striking out 6 batters and only allowing one hit.
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Myrtis Jordan
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On Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:00 AM
Myrtis Jordan, 79, of Magee passed away April 29, 2021. She was born Monday, March 9, 1942.
Visitation and funeral service was May 3, 2021 at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee.
Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements, (601) 849-5031.
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Sandra Kay Layton
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On Wed, 05/05/2021 - 10:50 AM
Sandra Kay Layton, 71, of Magee, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was born Friday, December 9, 1949.
Visitation was April 30, 2021, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee.
Funeral services were held May 1, 2021, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Burial followed in Magee City Cemetery.
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Winnie Mullins Rodick
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On Wed, 05/05/2021 - 11:50 AM
Mrs. Winnie Mullins Rodick (Gram Winnie or Aunt Winnie to many) died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She enjoyed 97 full and joyful years in Simpson County and New Orleans. She graduated from Pinola High School and Draughon's Business College in Jackson.
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Barbara Jeanette Bairfield
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On Wed, 05/05/2021 - 03:50 PM
Barbara Jeanette Bairfield, 72, of Mendenhall died May 2, 2021.
Visitation was held May 4, 2021, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall.
Funeral services were held May 5, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial followed in Sharon Cemetery.
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