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County possible site for bio-waste disposal

By PAT BROWN PAT BROWN
Tue,08/04/20-1:28PM, 5,166 Reads
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors heard a proposal at their Monday meeting to allow for the disposal of municipal waste water in a way which is claimed to improve soil quality.
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The Mississippi State Supreme Court heard oral arguments as it ponders the fate of the state's medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process as a whole.

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Decision in medical marijuana case could be coming shortly

By STEVE WILSON STEVE WILSON
Thu,04/15/21-3:25PM, 5,163 Reads 143,005 Statewide
The Mississippi Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of the state’s medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process after a busy day of oral arguments Wednesday.
Decisions are issued by the court every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Chief Justice Michael Randolph promised a quick decision in the case.
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State leaders won’t acknowledge that young people are leaving Mississippi in droves

By ADAM GANUCHEAU AND CANDACE MCKENZIE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY ADAM GANUCHEAU AND CANDACE MCKENZIE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,05/25/21-10:01AM, 5,159 Reads 136,751 Statewide
Emma McRae, a 20-year-old native of Tishomingo, left Mississippi to attend college in Dallas, Texas.
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When Healing Turns Hostile — and Why Mississippi Must Listen

By KATINA RANKIN KATINA RANKIN
Thu,10/23/25-8:11AM, 5,159 Reads
A journalist’s firsthand experience reveals what too many patients—especially strong women—face when compassion and accountability collide inside hospital walls.
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Forum held for third congressional seat

Tue,04/10/18-1:21PM, 5,149 Reads
The Republican Women of Simpson County hosted a meet and greet last Thursday for the six Republican candidates running for the Third Congressional District.
Gregg Harper has held this position since 2008 but announced that he would not seek re-election in January of this year.
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Brother Jim Taylor joins First Baptist Church Magee as pastor

Tue,01/30/18-1:21PM, 5,129 Reads
First Baptist Church of Magee has welcomed a new face to the pulpit, Dr. Jim Taylor.
Brother Jim, as he prefers to be called, and his family have strong ties to Simpson County. Both of Jim’s parents are from Magee with his grandparents being Bobby and Frankie McNair and Sue and Shirley Maddox.
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County plans 4.5 mill increase

Tue,08/25/20-1:08PM, 5,119 Reads
With the anticipated decrease of 0.14 in valuation, Simpson County is faced with raising millage in order to meet additional budget requirements of $763,000.
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Charlie Case is excited to celebrate Halloween this year and took pride in decorating his Mendenhall home.

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A different Halloween

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Wed,10/28/20-8:48AM, 5,116 Reads
Every kid’s second favorite holiday is nearly upon us. This year Halloween falls on the weekend, Saturday, October 31. Unfortunately several of the usual holiday events that families look forward to are canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Arrest Report 11-19-2020

Tue,11/17/20-1:47PM, 5,107 Reads
Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 18 arrests from November 9 to November 16.
Shelby Lynn Martin of 4246 Simpson Highway 13 Mendenhall MS was arrested on November 10 and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana.
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith Join Bill to Block Biden Energy Ban

By PRESS RELEASE - SENATORS HYDE-SMITH AND WICKER PRESS RELEASE - SENATORS HYDE-SMITH AND WICKER
Mon,02/01/21-11:35AM, 5,106 Reads 74,929 Statewide
Below is a press release from Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker:
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