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Johnnie Sue Belding

Tue,08/04/20-1:48PM, 2,962 Reads
Johnnie Sue Belding, 80, of Magee passed away on July 29, 2020. She was born Thursday, February 15, 1940.
A graveside funeral service was held August 2, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Rocky Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements.
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Primary Election Tuesday

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Tue,07/30/19-3:09PM, 2,961 Reads
***Editors Note*** We made an error in the Circuit Clerk's race. Steve Womack did withdraw from the race. He will not be on the ballot Tuesday. In the Republican race it will be between Keilah Berry and Witt Fortenberry.
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Manhunt continues for Willie Gene Qualls

Tue,12/28/21-8:44PM, 2,961 Reads
The Simpson Co. Sheriff’s Dept. recently Pursued a stolen vehicle along US Highway 49 near Magee. The driver, Willie Gene Qualls, ran the stolen vehicle into the woods near the railroad tracks on Athens Road and fled on foot. A multi-agency manhunt is underway.
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Lawana Thompson Seeks Re-Election For Alderman Ward 2

Tue,03/25/25-4:12PM, 2,961 Reads
This is a Paid Political
Announcement.
My name is Lawana Wade Thompson. I am pleased to announce that I am running for re-election as your Alderman for Ward 2 in the City of Magee.
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Suspect impersonating police officer

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Tue,01/08/19-2:49PM, 2,959 Reads
On Wednesday, Jan. 2, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department reported that a suspect had been seen impersonating a police officer. Investigator Chris Wallace said the suspect had been reported for stopping people on Highway 28 near Maddox Fruit Stand.
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SCSO Warns of Officer Impersonator

Wed,01/02/19-3:51PM, 2,959 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Department reported that a suspect has been recently seen impersonating a police officer. Investigator Chris Wallace said the suspect has been reported for stopping people on Highway 28 near Maddox Fruit Stand.
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Schools to give park to Magee

Tue,01/14/20-1:44PM, 2,957 Reads
The Simpson County School District may have the final word on the Washington Street Park, which the City of Magee has asked the district to transfer to them.
A state law requires that if a school property no longer serves the needs of the community its ownership will revert to the school district.
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Medical marijuana will be on the ballot in November.

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Full text of Initiative 65 on medical marijuana

Tue,10/13/20-1:22PM, 2,955 Reads 127,185 Statewide
Below is the full text of Initiative 65 as released by the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office.
Initiative Measure #65
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City accepts pump bid

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Mon,11/23/20-1:48PM, 2,953 Reads
The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a recessed meeting on November 17 with the purpose of opening bids on the installation of a new pump on the water tower at the Highway 43 Industrial park.
The city received two bids, but only one conforming to the specifications.
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Students attend Construction Day

Mon,04/02/18-10:07AM, 2,952 Reads

Simpson County Technical Center Construction Students attended Construction Day at the University of Southern MS on Tuesday, March 27.

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