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Arrest Report 7-17-25

Thu,07/17/25-6:00AM, 1,679 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 22 arrests from July 7 to July 14.
Kristen Leigh Smith of 14 Holland LN Columbia MS was arrested on July 8 and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
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The Source - Ainsworths convert Hilltop Farm from dairy to floral delight

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Thu,10/09/25-8:00AM, 1,667 Reads
Rachel Ainsworth puts the lie to the old adage “you can’t go home again.” She not only moved back to Magee but is thriving here with the development of Hilltop Farms Fresh Cut Flowers.
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George Andrade Valdez Jr.

Wed,04/09/25-6:30AM, 1,666 Reads
George Andrade Valdez Jr. passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 8, 1974, to George Andrade Valdez Sr. and Willie Wilborn Smith in Jackson, MS.
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David O’Neil Burnham

Tue,08/19/25-5:00PM, 1,663 Reads
David O'Neil Burnham passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, after his long battle with cancer. Born in Magee, MS, on November 1, 1950, he attended Mount Olive School and Jones College.
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Standing from left to right Headmaster John Shows, Josh McNulty, Jayda Smith, Linda Dear, and Chaucer Funches.

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Jayda Smith Reaches 1,000 Career Points for Simpson Academy Lady Cougars

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Thu,01/08/26-10:43AM, 1,662 Reads
Simpson Academy celebrated a major milestone as Lady Cougars standout Jayda Smith scored the 1,000th point of her high school basketball career.
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What a Change in Federal Education Policy Could Mean for Our Local Schools

By TYLER HANSFORD TYLER HANSFORD - The Newton County Appeal
Tue,03/25/25-6:36PM, 1,657 Reads 36,823 Statewide
President Trump is working to make good on his campaign promises to send education back to the states by issuing an executive order essentially calling for the closure of the US Department of Education. Of course, the USDOE cannot be fully closed without the consent of Congress.
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Poll book update eyed

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Wed,04/23/25-8:30AM, 1,655 Reads
At the recent recess meeting of the Simpson County Board of Supervisors, President Danny Craft called the session to order. The meeting began with an invocation by Johnny Sykes, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Before and after photos shared at the Magee Board of Aldermen meeting of a property that was recently demolished and cleaned on Highway 49 North.

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City denies RV parks

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Wed,06/11/25-7:10AM, 1,655 Reads
The regular meeting of the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen convened June 3 with nomayor’s reports or project updates.
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Momma for Apr 02, 2025

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Thu,04/03/25-2:00AM, 1,654 Reads

Comic By: Mell Lazarus
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Arrest Report 2-19-2026

Wed,02/18/26-3:00PM, 1,651 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 12 arrests from February 9 to February 16.
Drexel Roberts of 1207 Sandra Drive Laurel MS was arrested on February 9 and charged with kidnapping, rape, and sexual battery.
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