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MSU will delay start of classes from Jan. 6 until Jan. 11

Thu,12/10/20-2:45PM, 4,667 Reads 106,441 Statewide
Citing an abundance of caution, Mississippi State University today announced that the start of Spring 2021 semester classes will be slightly postponed from Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, as MSU continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 on public health and safety.
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Mississippi Students Surpass the Nation with Record-Breaking Graduation Rate

By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Fri,03/12/21-12:09PM, 4,663 Reads 187,122 Statewide
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:
Mississippi high school students achieved a record-breaking graduation rate of 87.7% in 2019-20, surpassing the most recent national rate of 85%.
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Arrest Report 9-10-2020

Tue,09/08/20-1:28PM, 4,640 Reads
Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 15 arrests from August 31 to September 7.
The SCSO reported the following arrests: DUI 1st (2), no insurance, driving with license suspended, disturbance of family (2), DUI 1st other, MDOC (3), possession of paraphernalia (3), and domestic violence (2).
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Mississippi's annual comprehensive financial report received high marks in a recent report by a financial transparency group.

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Mississippi receives high marks for financial reporting

By STEVE WILSON STEVE WILSON
Tue,11/24/20-11:33AM, 4,636 Reads 205,671 Statewide
The state of Mississippi received a high score in a recent released report on financial reporting by the states.
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Pay raises for Mississippi higher ed employees: Too little, too late?

By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,04/15/21-11:07AM, 4,635 Reads 37,939 Statewide
SirSandra Jordan had worked in public education in Starkville for 24 years when she decided in 2018 to move away.
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The new Magee Trojan fieldhouse officially opened Thursday with a ribbon cutting. From left, Stacey Herring, Danny Cowart, Patrice Boykin, Superintendent Greg Paes, Athletic Director Teddy Dyes.

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Ribbon cutting held for new Trojan field house

By PAT BROWN PAT BROWN
Tue,09/29/20-1:51PM, 4,635 Reads
Thursday marked the official opening of the new Magee High School Field House.
Almost 100 guests were on hand for the ribbon cutting celebration all of whom were practicing COVID protective measures for the event.
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 23, 2021

By PRESS RELEASE - MSDH PRESS RELEASE - MSDH
Tue,03/23/21-10:03AM, 4,626 Reads 82,629 Statewide
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.
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Arrest Report 8-21-25

Wed,08/20/25-3:00PM, 4,626 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 23 arrests from August 11 to August 18.
Steven Paige of 504 Dixie Avenue Mendenhall MS was arrested on August 11 and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
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Magee Board of Aldermen speak out

By PAT BROWN PAT BROWN
Wed,08/10/22-11:16AM, 4,625 Reads
City of Magee Alderman
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M’hall 5th grade gets new space

By PAT BROWN PAT BROWN
Tue,10/13/20-2:05PM, 4,610 Reads
The Simpson County School Board has approved the construction of a new fifth grade building in Mendenhall.
The new facility will accommodate the fifth grade students from the former Mendenhall Junior High School, who will be removed as a middle school class and made the upper grade of the elementary school.
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