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Judge validates district’s right to enter into lease

A validation hearing was held in regard to the Simpson County School District’s plans to proceed with a $27,625,000 capital . . .

Richard Rankin retires after 13 years with the Simpson County Develoment Foundation. SCDF Executive Director Donnie Caughman, retiring office manager Richard Rankin, board member Missy Orders and SCDF President Josh Pierce. Said Rankin, "I haven't enjoyed working with anyone more than working with Donnie."

Rankin retiring as SCDF office manager after 13 years of service

Richard Rankin is easily considered a Renaissance Man of the 21st century. He recently retired from his position as office . . .

Dr. Caroll Frazier Landrum

Dr. Caroll Frazier Landrum went to be with his Lord on June 22, 2022, after being admitted on Monday to . . .

Opinion: Oliver’s words still ring true

My first memories of my grandfather, Oliver Emmerich, were at the old McComb Enterprise-Journal building in downtown McComb. There was . . .

Brenda Lee Welch

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Rials Creek Church in Mendenhall for Brenda Lee Welch, 62 . . .

Judge validates district’s right to enter into lease
By MARLAN JONES
Wed,07/06/22-8:30AM, 335 Reads
A validation hearing was held in regard to the Simpson County School District’s plans to proceed with a $27,625,000 capital lease to pay for a new consolidated high school for Simpson County.
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MDAC Hosts Historic Inbound Trade Mission and Timber Products Showcase
By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE
Fri,07/01/22-4:00PM, 302 Reads
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce:

This week, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) hosted timber buyers from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, United Kingdom, Spain and Vietnam.
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MEC: Hy Stor Energy, Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission to Bring Renewable Hydrogen to the Gulf Coast Region
By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI ECONOMIC COUNCIL
Fri,07/01/22-2:34PM, 241 Reads
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Economic Council:
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Holly Grove - ‘city set on a hill’
By BETH PUDAS
Fri,07/01/22-8:00AM, 206 Reads
Holly Grove Baptist Church in Braxton, Mississippi, was established on August 22, 1909.
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Magee, 39111, MS

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87°F

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Chance of Rain: 50%
Max Temp: 91°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Temp Trend: Falling
Feels Like: 89°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 3 mph
Sky Cover: 59%
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 12:46 PM
Moon Set: 12:54 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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