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The county’s elected officials were sworn into office last Thursday by the Honorable Judge Stanley Sorey. From left, front, Jamie Brewer, Randal Coleman, Paul Mullins, Diane McPhail, Judge Sorey, Brian Kennedy, Charles Savell, Eugene Blair, Tim Gray; back, Witt Fortenberry, Terry Tutor, Charlie Westmorelan, Mitchell Chatman, Wayne Womack, Danny Craft, and Donny Welch.

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Elected officials sworn in
By MARLAN JONES
Wed,01/03/24-8:30AM , 1,138 Reads
On Thursday, December 28, 2023, 16 elected officials were sworn into office in the Simpson County Courthouse, which was filled with family members and supporters of the incoming leadership.
Newly elected State Senator Andy Berry was also in attendance.
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The 2023 Simpson County Toys for Tots Campaign was a success with 674 children receiving gifts and over 400 families being served. Several people worked hard to make distribution day a success, such as, from left, Arthur Walker, Veronica Forrester, Latasha Millis, Gia Sherman, Kenneth Red Lewis, Terri Lynn Rankin, Vickie Everett, Marilyn Williams, and Susan McDonald.

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Toys for Tots helps 674 local children
By MARLAN JONES
Thu,12/21/23-3:47PM , 825 Reads
The 2023 Simpson County Toys for Tots Campaign ended with Distribution Day last Thursday.
Latasha Millis coordinated the distribution with help from many citizens in the area. Millis said, “We want to thank our area coordinator, Deonka Maizie, for all of her hard work and dedication towards our Toys for Tots Campaign.”
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Tebo questions paying for non-working street lights
By MARLAN JONES
Wed,12/13/23-8:00AM , 750 Reads
The Magee Board of Aldermen held their regularly scheduled meeting on December 5.
During comments Mayor Dale Berry requested the Christmas holiday for city employees to include the Friday before Christmas. The board tabled the decision until their mid-month meeting.
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The Braxton Fire Department won Best overall in the Battle of the Christmas Trees.

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Braxton Fire Department wins Best overall in Battle of the Christmas Trees
By MARLAN JONES
Wed,12/06/23-11:51AM , 722 Reads
The Town of Braxton hosted their first Battle of the Christmas Trees. Groups were given spots in the park to set up and decorate Christmas trees for the holiday season. This year there were four entries and Lewis plumbing won Most Creative and the Braxton Fire Department won Best Overall.

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