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AFP, Physicians among filers supporting Secretary Watson’s position in Madison Mayor’s challenge of Medical Marijuana Initiative 65

By FRANK CORDER - Y'ALL POLITICS FRANK CORDER - Y'ALL POLITICS
Tue,01/05/21-10:59AM, 4,099 Reads 49,106 Statewide
After a slew of amicus briefs were filed with the Mississippi Supreme Court in support of Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler’s challenge of the medical marijuana Initiative 65 back in December, defenders of the referendum filed their own friend of the court briefs ahead of the court ordered deadline.
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2020 Year in Review

Wed,12/30/20-3:27PM, 4,074 Reads
Three Simpson County Volunteer Fire Departments took possession of new fire trucks throughout the year: Harrisville, Magee and Mendenhall.
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Shirley Ann Flynt Runnels

Thu,10/29/20-11:23AM, 4,064 Reads
Shirley Ann Flynt Runnels, 82, of Magee, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on 29 October 2020, at her residence in Mag
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Greenwood police officers look over the area Saturday from which a woman’s body was removed earlier from a drainage ditch near U.S. 82 and Garrard Avenue. The dead woman was later identified as Tori Pless of Monticello, Arkansas. (By Tim Kalich)

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Identity of body found in drainage ditch confirmed as Arkansas woman

By TIM KALICH TIM KALICH - Greenwood Commonwealth
Mon,02/06/23-11:14AM, 4,064 Reads 112,796 Statewide
Authorities have determined that the body discovered Saturday morning in a watery drainage ditch near a Greenwood highway belonged to an Arkansas woman who they believe had been staying at a nearby hotel.
They still don’t know, though, what caused her death.
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Opinion: A plan to save local news

By DEAN RIDINGS DEAN RIDINGS
Sat,06/18/22-8:24AM, 4,063 Reads 1,247,891 Statewide
Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that benefits all local citizens, businesses and even protects our democracy. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, LJSA for short, should be included as part of any upcoming reconciliation bill that Congress is considering.
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That is it-It is over with yet a third qualifier-Candidates listed below

Fri,02/05/21-2:23PM, 4,060 Reads
The qualifying deadline for the municipal election is set to expire today at 5:00 p.m. for all municipal offices. Primary elections will be held on April 6 and primary runoff elections will take place on April 27. General election day will be held on June 8.
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At Monday’s meeting, the Simpson County Board of Supervisors honored Robert L. Lang for 15 years of service to the community in the Solid Waste Department. At the presentation are, from left, Charles Westmorelan, Donny Welch, Danny Craft, Ted Warren, Lang, Wayne Womack, Mitchell Chatman, and Tim Gray.

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Tensions high at recent BOS meeting

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Wed,03/04/26-8:23AM, 4,053 Reads
A tense exchange between citizens and county officials brought the Simpson County Board of Supervisors meeting to a temporary halt Monday morning, as Chris and Hannah May of Magee voiced a series of complaints before a standing-room-only crowd.
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The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen extended a special thanks to teachers, first reponders, police, police and city workers for all they do for the children and citizens of the City of Mendenhall. The Board said, “To our citizens of Mendenhall, we would like to say thank you so much for your continued support during the COVID-19 pandemic and for your patience with our construction projects.” From left, Mayor Todd Booth, Alderman Donnie Thomas, Alderwoman Sandra Stein, Alderman Robert Mangum, Alderwoman Jana Miller, Attorney Wesley Broadhead, and Alderman Tim Gray.

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M’hall considers second PD pay raise

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Tue,11/17/20-2:02PM, 4,051 Reads
The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen’s meeting on November 3 was the final meeting for Alderman Donnie Thomas before vacating his position as Alderman of Ward One.
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Magee General Hospital emerges from bankruptcy

By PAT BROWN PAT BROWN
Tue,06/02/20-1:04PM, 4,051 Reads
Despite the odds, Magee General Hospital has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in only two years.
The news came last week as the courts approved a restructure plan that should allow for solvency and continued operations.
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Classes to start at Simpson Academy Aug. 7

By PAT BROWN PAT BROWN
Tue,07/28/20-1:03PM, 4,048 Reads
According to Simpson Academy Headmaster Nick Lee, everything is in order to start school August 7 as planned.
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