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Florida’s gun law is surprising

By JACK RYAN JACK RYAN
Tue,03/20/18-2:07PM, 3,122 Reads
There were two surprises recently in the gun-right debate. One was that Florida lawmakers and the governor agreed on a bill that raised the age to buy rifles from 18 to 21, included long weapons in a three-day waiting period for purchase, and banned bump stocks, which allow guns to mimic the rapid fire of automatic weapons.
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Arrest Report 6-2-2022

Thu,06/02/22-8:00AM, 3,121 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 20 arrests from May 23 to May 30.
Corey Augusta Jones of 200 Downs Avenue Mendenhall MS was arrested on March 26 and charged with two counts of statutory rape.
Lee Anthony Robert had no address listed but was arrested on May 28 and charged with possession of marijuana.
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Mendenhall High term two honor roll

Fri,03/04/22-3:00PM, 3,119 Reads
12th Grade Superintendent’s Scholars
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Arrest Report 3-31-2022

Thu,03/31/22-8:00AM, 3,118 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 15 arrests from March 21 to March 28.
Deshauna Sims had no address listed but was arrested on March 22 and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Allen Keyes had no address listed but was arrested on March 22 and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
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Arrest Reports

Tue,05/28/19-2:45PM, 3,116 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 22 arrests from May 20 to May 27.
The SCSO reported the following additional arrest: disturbing the peace (5), warrant (5), driving with license suspended (2), possession of paraphernalia, simple assault, DUI 1st, work program (3), malicious mischief, burglary, and no insurance (2).
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Women in Business - Nina Grubbs

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Thu,10/30/25-4:00PM, 3,112 Reads
Nina Grubbs is approaching her 20 year anniversary with Simpson County Academy (SCA), having started there in 2008. Her title is elementary school secretary, but she is so much more.
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M’hall’s Clean Your Block Day set for May 5

Wed,04/18/18-11:54AM, 3,103 Reads
The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen had their regularly scheduled meeting on April 3.
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Magee Aldermen Address Noise Ordinance, Park Upgrades, and Infrastructure Projects

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Wed,08/06/25-5:23PM, 3,096 Reads
Mayor Mark Grubbs updated the Magee Board of Aldermen at their regular meeting August 5, 2025 with his report and work projects.
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Editorial: Mississippi is getting doctors to rural areas

Wed,04/20/22-6:50PM, 3,095 Reads 110,556 Statewide
Mississippi is a heavily rural state, and so it’s no surprise that it’s hard to find doctors willing to work in its least populous counties.
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SCA boys win MAIS State AAAA DII Track Championship

Tue,05/01/18-1:57PM, 3,093 Reads
The Simpson Academy High School Boys track team captured the MAIS State AAAA DII Championship Saturday at Presbyterian Christian in Hattiesburg. Scoring for the Cougars were:
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