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Hudson brings Mendenhall Band to new level

By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 425 Reads
Thu, 03/26/2020 - 10:39

Music has taken Mendenhall High School’s band director Mark Hudson around the country and landed him in Mendenhall.
Hudson has been a band director for over 28 years and has performed music for the last 48 years. He can play every brass instrument and some piano. However he describes himself as “a terrible wood wind player.”

Embracing life from Dr. Brien to Chef Brien

By Pat Brown, READ MORE > 1,586 Reads
Thu, 03/05/2020 - 09:46

The setting was a rainy Tuesday afternoon, the smells were fresh brewed coffee and tasty treats baking in the oven, in this case fresh ginger snaps. We were greeted with a smile and hug from an old friend, someone we had known for a long time--Janice Sherman Brien of Magee.

Family’s memorial

By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 1,005 Reads
Tue, 02/25/2020 - 15:54

Overflow Church, with the help of Mississippi Blood Services, hosted a blood drive Sunday February 23 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The drive was in honor of Rosalind Anderson Bernoudy, who passed away in 2018 after a long battle with sickle cell.

The Sip Discount Wine & Liquor Ribbon Cutting

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Thu, 02/20/2020 - 17:15

The Magee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Thursday, February 20 at 11 am for The Sip Discount Wine & Liquor. The business is located at 421 Pinola Dr. Those on hand for the event were chamber members, family & friends.

Magee General Hopital celebrated it’s new Emergency Department

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Thu, 02/20/2020 - 17:14

Magee General Hopital celebrated it’s new Emergency Department. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was on February 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Pictured are members of the Magee General Hospital and members of the Magee Chamber of Commerce.

Summer writer grows from time at Courier

By KALLYE SMITH, READ MORE > 1,881 Reads
Tue, 07/31/2018 - 14:24

Here’s the thing that should be known about me: I’m kind of an introvert. I have no problem talking about things when I’m pulled out of my shell, but my shell is a very nice place to be, and sometimes I don’t want to be taken out of it. I’m far more comfortable when I’m writing; I have control here.

Changing lives in Malawi

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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 15:20

Samaritan’s Purse and the Northern Pine Belt Operation Christmas Child Team are thankful for the many individuals, churches and civic groups in the United States that pack shoebox gifts each year through OCC.

Tootsie celebrates 102

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Tue, 05/29/2018 - 14:57

Tootsie Edmonson, formerly of Magee, will observe her 102nd birthday on Thursday, May 31, in Jackson with family. But the big birthday bash for her will happen on Sunday, June 3, when friends and members of her church, First Baptist of Magee, show up to celebrate this special occasion with her.

Top of the Class

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Tue, 05/15/2018 - 14:39

Area high schools have chosen their top graduates for special honors at graduation ceremonies across the county this month. They will be recognized and speak to audiences at those ceremonies.

Four head to specialty schools

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Wed, 04/18/2018 - 13:07

Four Magee High School sophomores have been accepted into the state’s two specialty high schools for next year.

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