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It is time to apply for alligator permits

Tue,05/18/21-11:17AM, 3,519 Reads
The 2021 Public Waters Alligator Hunting Season in Mississippi will open at 12:00 p.m.
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Advice boards get is sometimes incorrect

Tue,03/13/18-1:02PM, 3,518 Reads
B oards who think they are operating within the parameters of the law when they exercise the option to go into executive session could be in for a rude awakening.
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Plans are to have school on Monday

Fri,03/13/20-7:40PM, 3,516 Reads
Simpson County School District:
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25 years later and program comes full circle

Tue,02/13/18-2:46PM, 3,511 Reads
I t was 25 years ago just after we had moved to town and taken the position with the newspaper that we were invited to the Magee Adopt-a-School meeting.
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The Magee Fire Department responded to a fire call on Monday night. The old Scafe Hotel was fully involved and resulted in a total loss. One fireman was injured during the incident. No injuries were reported to the residents. (Photo courtesy of Simpson County Sheriff’s office)

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Fire destroys old hotel at Sanatorium

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Tue,05/19/20-1:19PM, 3,511 Reads
A late night fire destroyed part of local history Monday night when the Scafe Hotel across from the Boswell Regional Center campus in Sanatorium burned.
The hotel had been the destination for visitors to stay when visiting residents of the tuberculosis preventorium later known as Boswell.
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Civil forfeiture has been reduced by Covid

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Mon,07/13/20-3:40PM, 3,511 Reads
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a crimp on the nation’s economy and even reduced the number of civil asset forfeiture cases in Mississippi as well.
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Donald Ray Berry

Tue,07/03/18-3:57PM, 3,505 Reads
Donald Ray Berry, 58, of New Hebron, Mississippi, passed from this life Monday at his residence. He was born Friday, December 4, 1959.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM at the Shivers Baptist Church in Shivers, MS,
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Community Calendar 2-15-2018

Tue,02/13/18-2:50PM, 3,503 Reads
February 15
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Simpson Academy basketball standout TK Catchings was joined by her family as she signs with Mississippi Gulf Coast on a basketball scholarship. From left, Latrinda Catchings, Adrianna Catchings, TK Catchings, Cierra Catchings, Tim Catchings Sr., and Tim Catchings Jr.

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SCA’s Catchings signs offer

Tue,05/19/20-1:23PM, 3,500 Reads
Simpson Academy basketball standout TK Catchings proudly announced that she will be continuing her academic and athletic career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Catching played a key role in helping the Cougars capture their last State Championship. She will join Mississippi Gulf Coast as a forward.
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School District completes first class of Leadership Academy

Tue,03/03/20-10:55AM, 3,495 Reads
Educators in Simpson County have completed one of the milestone objectives from the school board.
This past Saturday marked the completion of the first class of participants in the Leadership Academy Program.
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