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Co-Lin expands nursing opportunities in Simpson County with new LPN-to-RN program

Tue,08/12/25-4:00PM, 1,488 Reads
MENDENHALL – Copiah‑Lincoln Community College is proud to launch a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) Accelerated Track Program at the college’s Simpson County Center beginning in Summer 2026.
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Liz Holbrook Honored with Goodwater Baptist Church Sewing Circle

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Fri,05/30/25-9:00AM, 1,483 Reads
Once upon a time there was a class requirement of Home Economics in the public school system. Basics of homemaking were taught to girls and some boys elected to take the course too.
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Pearl River Honors 982 Students on Dean’s and President’s Lists for Spring 2025

Thu,06/05/25-5:34PM, 1,483 Reads
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College is proud to announce the Dean’s and President’s lists for the Spring 2025 semester. A total of 982 students have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements, with 346 earning a place on the President’s List and 636 on the Dean’s List.
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Brinson Arrested in Fatal Goodwater Community Shooting

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Mon,12/01/25-4:21PM, 1,477 Reads
Magee police have arrested Jordan Jamal Brinson in connection with the killing of Daryious Collins, bringing an end to a two-day manhunt that had residents in the Goodwater community on high alert.
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Woodard wins Hardy Scholarship

Tue,07/15/25-2:00PM, 1,476 Reads
The Lillie Hardy Scholarship Gala was held at the National Guard Armory in Mendenhall recently, where Chloe Woodard was announced as the Lillie Hardy Scholarship winner .
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Main Street Magee hosted a Lunch&Learn April 22 to learn more about the Mississippi Main Street program of which Magee is a part. Local members are, back row, Chris Purdum, Phillip Peacock, Tiffany Kinslow, Jim Miller, Amanda Blakeney, and Christin Curlee; front row, Merika Kalman, Allison Clark, Jennifer Lay and Allyson Berch. Not pictured is Lee Maddox.

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Magee works toward Main Street status

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Wed,04/30/25-9:15AM, 1,476 Reads
The Magee Community House was the site of a Main Street Magee Lunch & Learn on April 22, offering information about the Mississippi Main Street, a state and nationwide program available to assist efforts to revitalize downtowns.
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City still embroiled in zoning issues

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Wed,05/28/25-8:25AM, 1,474 Reads
BY BETH PUDAS
STAFF WRITER
The Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen met Tuesday, May 20, for a regular meeting. Alderwoman Sue Honea joined by phone with the meeting already in progress.
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Magee Officials Tackle Park Upgrades, Street Issues, and $2M Airport Grant

Fri,08/22/25-8:33AM, 1,472 Reads
The Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen held their regular scheduled meeting August 19, 2025.
Mayor Mark Grubbs updated the board and gallery that Main Avenue restriping will begin at the end of August. In addition the city is entering into a contract with Voice of Hope Men’s Recovery to utilize their residents in city cleanup efforts.
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Arrest Report 7-3-25

Thu,07/03/25-8:00AM, 1,468 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 16 arrests from June 23 to June 30.
The SCSO reported the following arrests: simple assault, violation of parole, warrants (3), obstructing traffic, shoplifting (2), DUI 1st (3), hold, trespassing, disturbing the peace, work program, and no driver’s license.
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Sewing circle fills shoeboxes

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Thu,11/13/25-8:00AM, 1,466 Reads
Three years ago Maxine Shows says she followed her heart in obedience to the Lord when she and the ladies of Liz’s Sewing Circle said yes to revive the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry at Goodwater Baptist Church.
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