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Supervisors adopt budget with 4.5 mill increase

September 4 was the final date to qualify for election to the Simpson County School Board, and this year much is at stake as a bond issue is being considered.

Mendenhall considers tank maintenance plan

The City of Mendenhall is continuing to make progress on the water tank project.

Magee residents petition board for services

A group of Magee residents presented a petition to the Board of Aldermen at their meeting last week asking the city to improve city services.

2020-2021Simpson County Academy Homecoming Court

Sophomore Maid, Maddie Craft; Sophomore Maid, Annalea Bryant; Junior Maid, Emilee Cook; Junior Maid, Anna Grace Shivers; Senior Football Maid, Mary Margaret White; Senior Football Maid, Rayelle Na

Shooting Leaves 1 Dead on Walker Hooker Road

The Simpson County Sheriff's Department reported that on Sunday,

Arrest Reports 9-24-2020
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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:14 AM

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 21 arrests from September 14 to September 21.
John Michael Blount of 739 South Main Street Mendenhall MS was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Mary Ann Cowart White
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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:27 AM

Mary Ann Cowart White, 72, passed away September 13, 2020. She was born Wednesday, February 11, 1948.
Graveside services were held Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 1 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Mt. Olive. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee was in charge of arrangements. (601) 849-5031.
Community Calendar 9-24-20
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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:23 AM

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Johnny Yarbrough
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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:26 AM

Johnny Yarbrough, 73, of Taylorsville passed away on September 16, 2020. He was born , December 12, 1946.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, from 12 noon until service time at 2 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Taylorsville. Bro. Larry Dennis will officiate.
Patsy Kathleen Lucky
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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 04:04 PM

Patsy Kathleen Lucky, 72, of Magee passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, in Pearl, Mississippi. She was born Thursday, April 29, 1948, in Magee.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 27, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee.
Mary Ainsworth May
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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 04:05 PM

Mary Ainsworth May gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Born on July 31, 1925, she was the daughter of Rice and Maggie Jane (McIntyre) Ainsworth.
James Harold Boxx
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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 04:07 PM

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Mendenhall for James Harold Boxx, 63, of Mendenhall, who passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020.
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home were in charge of the arrangements.
Donald W. Lofton
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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 04:08 PM

Donald W. Lofton, 72, of Florence, Miss., died September 27, 2020, at his home in Florence.
Visitation will be held on October 2, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee.
Glenda Scarborough
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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 04:07 PM

Glenda Scarborough, 79, of Mendenhall passed away on September 22, 2020, at Simpson General Hospital. She was born October 16, 1940.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements.
Mack Matthews
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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 04:02 PM

Funeral services for Mack Matthews were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Matthews, age 56, passed away from this life on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at his residence. Reverend Gene Douglas and Dr. Jerry Durr officiated, and interment was in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.