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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,

Health Officials Urge Mississippi Residents to Prepare Before Hurricane Sally
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On Mon, 09/14/2020 - 02:07 PM

Ahead of Hurricane Sally, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) advises residents to prepare now for dangerous storm conditions to stay safe and healthy.

Preparing a Disaster Kit

Stock your home with supplies that may be needed during an emergency. At minimum, these supplies should include:
Quarantine Numbers Increase at Magee High School
By Pat Brown, READ MORE > 15,426 Reads
On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 04:53 PM

As of Friday afternoon the number of students and faculty to quarantine at Magee High School has shown a substantial increase.
A report from Judith Jones, Director of Covid-19 Health and Wellness for the school district, said that 167 students are now under quarantine along with eight staff members.
School district to serve all students free breakfast and lunch throughout the remainder of year
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On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 09:25 AM

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Update:Collins students also placed under quarantine
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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 11:50 AM

Update: The Collins High School Football team has been place under quarantine also.
Magee High School quarantines football players and cheerleaders
By Pat Brown, READ MORE > 9,026 Reads
On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 05:32 PM

Tuesday afternoon the threat of Covid-19 spread through Magee High and its students.
Superintendent Greg Paes confirmed that approximately 50 student football players as well as seven coaches are officially under quarantine. In addition the cheerleaders, approximately 15, are placed under quarantine.
Magee dominates Collins in opener
By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 2,454 Reads
On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 02:44 PM

The Magee Trojans dominated the Collins Tigers from wire to wire last Friday during the season opener at home. The final score was 34-0 and the Tigers were helpless to stop the Trojans on either side of the ball.
Tigers open season with 28-46 loss
By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 195 Reads
On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 02:43 PM

Friday night lights are back! The limited number of fans inside the Tiger Den were excited and ready to see some football. They welcomed the sound of Tiger announcer Jack Jinkins on Sept. 4 as he announced the captains before the season’s opening kickoff.
Life with Head Dog, Lover and Wild Child
By Donna McLean, READ MORE > 234 Reads
On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 02:40 PM

I’ve always heard that if you have more than one child, they will all have different personalities. I never personally tested that, being content with the one child I had and no one to compare him to.
Eula Mayers
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On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 02:39 PM

Walk-in visitation was held for Mrs. Eula Mayers of Taylorsville, MS, on Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Reeves Funeral Home. Gravesite services for Mrs. Mayers was held on Friday, September 4, 2020, at 11 a.m.- at Pine Valley MBC Cemetery in the Summerland Community, Taylorsville, MS.
Annie Crosby
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On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 02:39 PM

Walk-in visitation for Mrs. Annie Crosby, Jones Chapel Community, Friday evening 6-8 p.m. at Reeves Funeral Home and gravesite service on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at 11 a.m.