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MHS P-16 to meet

The Magee High School P-16 committee will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, March 10, at 4:30 p.m.

2021 Spring Fishing Forecast for Northwest Mississippi

MDWFP’s Visitor Education Center to Host Birdhouse Programs

Editorial: Jobs incentive reform

We commend the efforts of Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann to reform industrial recruiting incentives.

Lieutenant Govenor Delbert Hosemann discusses the current legislative session with Stennis Press Forum

Lieutenant governor Delbert Hosemann discusses a wide range of subjects before the Mississippi state legislature in an hour-long forum with the Mississippi press.

Voters must register for municipal primary by March 8
By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 253 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 09:00 AM
In advance of this summer’s municipal elections, a primary will be held on April 6 and primary runoffs will take place April 27. The General Election will be June 8.
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Supervisors approve resort status for club
By Pat Brown, READ MORE > 2,510 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 08:30 AM
Simpson County is a step closer to approving resort status for the Simpson County Country Club.
What that means for the club is the chance to provide members with a full service restaurant complete with a bar.
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Attach some strings to loan forgiveness
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On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 06:00 AM
There have been many good arguments made — mostly from conservatives — against cancelling large chunks of debt that former college students racked up pursuing their education.
Such a write-off would be tremendously expensive, with estimates of up to $1 trillion, depending on the size of the write-off.
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What is still in play in the House of Representatives?
By Pat Brown, READ MORE > 185 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 08:30 AM
The biggest news to come out of Jackson recently is that a bill had passed the House that steps down the personal income tax over the next ten years. Or so we thought until Governor Tate Reeves put the nix on it.
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Sadie Lee Furr
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On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 06:00 AM
A Celebration of Life Service was held on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Taylorsville for Sadie Lee Furr, 74, of Mize, who passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Inez Parker; son, Paul Furr; granddaughter, Krystal Todd; brother, Joseph Parker.
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Maurine Rogers Sitz
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On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 11:20 AM
Funeral services were held on February 27, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Taylorsville for Maurine Rogers Sitz, 94, who passed away February 23, 2021.
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Carolyn Gallent Reed
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On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 10:30 AM
Carolyn Gallent Reed, age 81, experienced the fullness of God’s glory on February 24, 2021, and is now enjoying all of her Lord’s many promises. The youngest of five children, she was born to Clifton Nathaniel Gallent and Mary Alice Hazelwood on February 6, 1940, in Centreville, Mississippi.
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Carley Daniel Chappell
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On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 10:00 AM
Carley Daniel Chappell left this world on January 21, 2021. He was born to William Chappell and Frieda Mitvitnikoff on January 14, 1962.
He was a heavy machine operator for many years.
He is survived by his companion, Eva Leach; son, Carley Chappell Jr.; sister, Patricia "Sissy" Van Kirk; and three grandchildren.
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Katherine Carol Durr
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On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 09:00 AM
Katherine Carol Durr Williams Phillips was born July 8, 1950, to Clarence and Lola Durr Berry. After graduating from Harper High School, she moved to Chicago, IL, and received a degree in cosmetology. Later she relocated to Del Rio and was employed by Boeing.
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Maurice Durr
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On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 08:00 AM
Maurice Durr passed away Wednesday January 20, 2021, at his home in Mendenhall. He was born August 22, 1961. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clarence and Lola Durr Berry.
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State Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune

Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 5,063 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 04:10 PM
A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those born as males passed a crucial hurdle in the Mississippi Legislature.
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2021 Baseball Schedules are here!
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On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 04:11 PM
Stop by the our office and pick one up. They are made possible by these community minded businesses.

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Thousands of Jackson residents enter third week without running water
By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 398 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 03:20 PM
Thousands of residents in Jackson are still without water service two weeks after a historic winter storm slammed the state, freezing and bursting many water pipes in the capital city.
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Mississippi voter ID law could be struck down by anti-medical marijuana ruling
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 342 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 03:15 PM
Mississippi’s voter identification requirement could be at risk if the state Supreme Court strikes down the medical marijuana initiative approved by voters in November.
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Auditor’s Office Arrests Municipal Court Clerk in Chickasaw County
By Press Release - Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, READ MORE > 485 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 02:55 PM
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor:
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 01, 2021
By Press Release - MSDH, READ MORE > 3,377 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 09:20 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County
By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 12,525 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 04:05 PM
Marie Gaston still remembers all the food her parents cooked when she was growing up. The aromas of fried chicken, green beans, cabbage, candied yams and fried potatoes often floated from the kitchen. Gaston said her parents cooked full meals like this nearly every day.
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Wicker Leads Push for Local Infrastructure
By Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 604 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:38 PM
Below is an opinion column from Senator Roger Wicker:
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Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Introduce ‘Save Democracy Act’ to Restore Confidence in Elections
By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, READ MORE > 428 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:38 PM
Below is a press release from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith:
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith & Guest Announce $5.26 Million for Rural Health, Education Projects
By Press Release - Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker, READ MORE > 442 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:35 PM
Below is a press release from Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker:
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