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Magee adopts new curfew times effective Thursday

Magee’s board of alderman change curfew times effective April 9.

Kadin Adcox is the 19- year-old daughter of Paige and Matt Workman and Brandon Adcox. Kadin is wrapping up her associate’s degree at Pearl River Community College.

Lockhart named head coach of ECCC

Former Ole Miss Basketball standout and Rebel assistant coach Rahim Lockhart is the new head men’s basketball coach at East Central Community College (ECCC) in Decatur.

County creates a new way of doing business

With the coronavirus situation in flux, the way of doing business in the county changes quickly also.

Simpson County Country Club remains open

WE ARE OPEN!

Magee adopts new curfew times effective Thursday

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On Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:29

Magee’s board of alderman change curfew times effective April 9.
The curfew which had been in place for the city was from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. At Monday’s board meeting the issue surfaced and aldermen were faced with enforcement issues and decided to make some changes to the existing order.

Just when you think it can’t get any worse, it does

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On Tue, 04/07/2020 - 16:28

We had no idea when all of this started that a couple of weeks into the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic our governor would order us to shelter in place. The order went into effect last Friday afternoon at 5 p.m., and we come out from under it on Monday, April 20, at 8 a.m.

Adcox named M’hall’s Miss Hospitality

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On Tue, 04/07/2020 - 16:26

Kadin Adcox is the 19- year-old daughter of Paige and Matt Workman and Brandon Adcox. Kadin is wrapping up her associate’s degree at Pearl River Community College. While attending PRCC, she served as cheer captain of the Wildcat cheerleading team and led her team to UCA College Nationals in 2019.

Lockhart named head coach of ECCC

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On Tue, 04/07/2020 - 16:22

Former Ole Miss Basketball standout and Rebel assistant coach Rahim Lockhart is the new head men’s basketball coach at East Central Community College (ECCC) in Decatur.

County creates a new way of doing business

By Pat Brown, READ MORE > 449 Reads
On Tue, 04/07/2020 - 16:18

With the coronavirus situation in flux, the way of doing business in the county changes quickly also.
Effective as soon as the process can be implemented, the Simpson County Tax Assessor’s office will be closed to foot traffic.

Small Business Administration makes available small business loans during Coronavirus

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On Fri, 04/03/2020 - 15:59

The U.S.

Simpson County Country Club remains open

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On Fri, 04/03/2020 - 11:38

WE ARE OPEN!

APRIL 3, 2020
The Governor's Shelter In Place order ALLOWS golf to continue!
Simpson County Country Club has communicated directly with the Governor's office and received clarification that golf courses can continue to operate as long as all of the required safety precautions are being followed.

What are considered essential services?

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On Thu, 04/02/2020 - 14:31

The following is taken from Governor Tate Reeves essential services listing

All non-essential businesses are closed due to our Shelter in Place order. We have a list of essential businesses that is built on federal guidelines from the Department of Homeland Security.

SHELTER IN PLACE FAQs:

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On Thu, 04/02/2020 - 12:33

How long will this last?

Solid Waste Office Closes To Foot Traffic

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On Thu, 04/02/2020 - 12:16

Effective today, April 2 the Solid Waste Department at the chancery court building in Mendenhall will no longer be open for foot traffic. The phone for solid waste is 601-847-7000. Payments can be accepted through the mail as well as on-line.

Magee adopts new curfew times effective Thursday

Magee’s board of alderman change curfew times effective April 9.

The curfew which had been in place for the city was from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. At Monday’s board meeting the issue surfaced and aldermen were faced with enforcement issues and decided to make some changes to the existing order.

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