The Simpson Cougars traveled Magnolia Heights in Senatobia on Friday, for the semifinals of the MAIS AAAA DII Playoffs. Simpson and Magnolia Heights literally battled for 48 minutes with the Cougars scoring the game winning touchdown on 4th down and goal with .7 seconds left in the game.
The Magee Courier/Simpson County news would like to express thanks to Jack Jinkins and Maggie Jinkins for providing pictures and stats throughout the season.
WINIONA, MS-- Eighteen years ago, the Trojans reached the pinnacle of high school football as they ascended to and won the State Championship. Since achieving that feat, Magee has not proceeded past the second round of the playoffs, despite having several talented teams in that 18-year drought. This year's Trojans team grew into one of the b
T he situation with the hangman’s noose found at Mendenhall Middle School was fueled by social media.
We will be the first to say that if the way this was handled created issues for the children involved, then situations like this need to be handled in a better way.
Superintendent Greg Paes presents Mendenhall’s Band Director a certificate for placing third place in state level competition. Mark Hudson, director, acknowledged the presentation on behalf of the staff and students.
The situation with a noose that was tied in a piece of cord at Mendenhall Jr. High had parents and members from the black community up in arms at the school board meeting.
The polls closed at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 6, and the results began being tallied shortly after. The Simpson County Courthouse was packed with family and friends of hopeful candidates eagerly awaiting the outcome of local races.
The Mendenhall Tigers finished the regular season with a 9-1 record which landed them a second seed playoff berth.
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at approximately 7:59 PM, Magee Police Department responded to... READ MORE
October 31
The Town of Mt. Olive will have Scarecrow Festival Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. downtown between 4th and 6th streets.
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