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Simpson Academy to extend closure until November

By PAT BROWN PAT BROWN
Fri,11/13/20-4:28PM, 16,805 Reads
Following an announced closure on Tuesday, Simpson Academy has canceled in person classes until November 30.
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Holmes County Consolidated School District, one of the state's most troubled districts that is under investigation by the state education department, hired a new superintendent. Credit: Mississippi Today

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Holmes Co. schools, failing and under investigation, hires new superintendent

By KATE ROYALS - MISSISSIPPI TODAY KATE ROYALS - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,05/20/21-5:01PM, 16,801 Reads 132,879 Statewide
The Holmes County Consolidated School District, one of the state’s most troubled districts that is under investigation by the state education department, has a new superintendent — a former principal who has never held a district-level position and has been in Holmes County less than two years.
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Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson speaks to the Indianola Rotary Club this week.

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Video: Secretary of State Visits Indianola Rotary

By BRYAN DAVIS, EMMERICH NEWSPAPERS BRYAN DAVIS, EMMERICH NEWSPAPERS
Wed,05/26/21-4:53PM, 16,721 Reads 139,769 Statewide
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson visited the Indianola Rotary Club this week.
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Two arrested in theft of pickup, trailer

Tue,12/29/20-11:39AM, 16,632 Reads
Saturday night the Simpson County Sheriff’s Dept. responded to a report of a black 2011 GMC Denali pickup with a dump trailer stolen near Rials Creek and Airport Road. A short time later the owner discovered the trailer abandoned on AD McLendon Rd.
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Eleanor Grace Myers

Tue,08/11/20-11:17AM, 16,630 Reads
Eleanor Grace Myers, 90, of Magee, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. She was born Friday, March 28, 1930.
A private family graveside service was held Monday, August 10, 2020 at Goodwater Baptist Church Cemetery in Magee.
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. (601) 849-5031
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Mississippi pitcher Hunter Elliott (26) walks to his teammates and cheering fans after being relieved in the seventh inning against Arkansas during an NCAA College World Series baseball game, Monday, June 20, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

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Underdogs Ole Miss, OU set for College World Series finals

By ERIC OLSON ERIC OLSON - AP Sports Writer
Fri,06/24/22-2:54PM, 16,595 Reads
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Less than a month ago, Mississippi players and coaches didn't know if they would make the NCAA baseball tournament.
This weekend, the Rebels will play for the national championship.
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A health care worker signs a petition to get Medicaid expansion placed the 2022 ballot. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Medicaid expansion ballot initiative officially halted

By GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,05/19/21-4:51PM, 16,522 Reads 149,879 Statewide
The “Yes on 76” campaign to expand Medicaid in Mississippi through a ballot initiative has been officially suspended — a pro forma move since the state Supreme Court last week nullified the state’s ballot initiative process with a ruling striking down medical marijuana Initiative 65.
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New Superintendent

Mon,04/19/21-4:14PM, 16,504 Reads

Dr. Toriano Holloway of Quitman named new Superintendent of Simpson County School District. See this week's paper for more details.
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Mississippi PSC Orders Major Reductions in Power Generation

Thu,12/17/20-6:11PM, 16,497 Reads 164,159 Statewide
Today the Mississippi PSC held a special meeting and unanimously approved a new order in Docket No. 2018-AD-145, governing Mississippi Power Company’s Reserve Margin Plan.
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School board goes into executive session to discuss building plans

By PAT BROWN PAT BROWN
Thu,05/06/21-6:29PM, 16,402 Reads
Simpson County School Broad called a special meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss capital improvements.
Stating that the district no longer needed to pass a bond issue because of $12.1 million in federal funds.
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