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Jay Ulmer led the Tiger offense with a solid performance running the football. Ulmer ended the game with 4 rushing touchdowns.

Wed, 09/20/2023 - 09:00 AM

Last Friday the Tigers fought long and hard for the victory as they went up against the Florence Eagles.
The Tigers have had a consistent win streak against the Eagles over the past four years, beating them 4-0 as of this past Friday. Their most recent bout ended with the Tigers securing the victory in overtime, thanks to their star kicker Daniel Smith, who kicked the extra point giving the Tigers a 42 to 41 win.

UMC churches disaffiliate

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Wed, 09/20/2023 - 08:52 AM

Over the last three years several United Methodist churches across the US, this state and this county have elected to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Conference. At this point, four churches in Simpson County have completed the process with one waiting for approval in December, 2023.
Each of the four has a new name and new signage and a new lease on life in their mission of the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These include Christ Fellowship Church (formerly Magee FUMC), The Church of Mendenhall, Harrisville Community Church, and Rials Creek Church.

Garners celebrate 60th anniversary

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Wed, 09/20/2023 - 08:51 AM

Bill and Kat Garner, high-school sweethearts, celebrate 60 years of marriage on September 20, 2023. After 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, and tours in New Mexico, Nevada and three assignments in Germany—retired Chief Master Sgt. Bill Garner and his wife Kathryn returned to Magee, where the couple still resides. They have two children: Debra (and her husband Raymond), Stacey (and his wife Melissa) and five beautiful grandchildren: Shayna (and her husband, Chantz), Andrew, Kaitlyn, Emma and Sydney.

D’Avy competes in Miss Magnolia

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Wed, 09/20/2023 - 08:49 AM

Stella Raye D’Avy of Mendenhall, daughter of Ashley D’Avy, will be a contestant in the state wide Little Miss and Mr. Magnolis State Pageant finals in Vicksburg, Miss. on September 23-24.

Kerstyn Jones competes in Magnolia Pageant

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Wed, 09/20/2023 - 08:37 AM

Kerstyn Jones of Mendenhall, MS, will be a contestant in the state wide Little Miss and Mr. Magnolia State Pageant finals in Vicksburg, Miss., on September 23-24, 2023. She is the daughter of Christopher and Sade Jones.Contestants ages 0-11 years old will compete in the state finals to win one of the coveted titles of Little Miss or Mr. Magnolia State. The Little Miss and Mr. Magnolia State Pageant is the largest pageant in the state of Mississippi. This pageant is unique in that the children do not wear glitzed-out pageant attire or anything fake, such as hair, spray tans, etc.

Homecoming Friday Night

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Wed, 09/20/2023 - 08:19 AM

Magee High School 2023-2024 Homecoming Court: from left, front row, Kierah Robinson, Football Maid; Marlecia Tucker, Football Maid; Arianna Gaspar, Senior Maid; and Erin Beasley, Senior Maid; second row, Ar’myah Williamson, Junior Maid; Anaya Jones, Freshman Maid; Aubrey Collins, Sophomore Maid; Kaylee Brown, Freshman Maid; and Makinnley Williamson, Junior Maid. Not pictured: Kenlin Lewis, Sophomore Maid

Student Financial Aid Redesign Task Force seeks more funding, expanded access

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Tue, 09/19/2023 - 06:21 PM

A Mississippi higher education task force looks to revamp the state’s financial aid programs to make them more efficient, and successful, by removing restrictions and increasing funding.

Mississippi College president Dr. Blake Thompson (center) poses with the newly selected class of Choctaw Ambassadors.

Mason Kennedy Selected As Choctaw Ambassador at Mississippi College

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Tue, 09/19/2023 - 05:12 PM

CLINTON, MS (09/19/2023)-- Mason Kennedy of Mendenhall Selected As Choctaw Ambassador at Mississippi Co

The Choctaw Ambassadors are students selected to represent MC and its students, faculty, staff, and alumni by serving as a liaison between the university and its various constituents. They assist the university president in university advancement whenever there is a need and serve as hosts at university special events both on and off campus. Choctaw Ambassadors actively contribute to the university community by building internal and external relationships for its advancement.

Ingle: Education options available to Mississippi families

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Sun, 09/17/2023 - 07:41 PM

Exploring schooling options for your family? Mississippi has a variety of schooling options outside of the traditional public school setting, though not all are widely available statewide.

MDE: State Board of Education Seeks Public Input for State Superintendent of Education Search

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Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:24 PM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) today released a survey to collect input from the public about the qualities and priorities the SBE desires in the next state superintendent of education. The survey will be open through 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

MDE: Nominate a K-6 Mississippi teacher for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

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Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:22 PM

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invites nominations and applications of K-6 grade science and math teachers for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The award is the highest honor the United States gives to teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science.

Crace Named National Merit Semifinalist

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Wed, 09/13/2023 - 11:30 AM

Cole Crace, right, Simpson County Academy senior was recently named a National Merit Semifinalist. Nick Lee, SCA headmaster recognized Cole's accomplishment with a presentation of a letter from the National Merit Scholarship Foundation at a brief reception with his senior classmates. Cole is now in the running to achieve the title of Merit Scholar. He is only the second student in SCA's history to obtain this honor. Cole is the son of Nathan and Michelle Crace of Magee.

Athlete of the Week

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Wed, 09/13/2023 - 09:07 AM

Yard of the month

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Wed, 09/13/2023 - 08:53 AM

The Mendenhall Business Women’s Club recognized Mendenhall City Hall as Yard of the Month. The City Hall flower beds are maintained by Michelle Berry.

Pinola plans for event

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Wed, 09/13/2023 - 08:42 AM

Bicentennial planning has begun! The Pinola Community Bicentennial Committee has met, and plans are underway to celebrate in our community Simpson County’s 200 years in 2024! Members said they will need everyone’s help. Committee members include, seated, Don Steen (Executive Committee County Chairman), Charles Slater, Danny Welch; standing, Scarlett Keys (Committee vice-president), Lynne Grubbs, Dale Gordon (Committee president), Michele Steen, Kim Welch, and Barbara Fuller (Committee secretary).

MDE: State Board of Education Seeks Public Input for State Superintendent of Education Search

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Sun, 09/10/2023 - 09:21 PM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

MDE invalidates 934 state assessment results following investigation

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Sun, 09/10/2023 - 08:41 PM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has invalidated 934 spring 2023 state assessment results after an investigation of testing irregularities in five districts and 12 schools. The invalidated tests represent less than two-tenths of 1% of the 578,515 tests administered in spring 2023. Tests results were invalidated in a portion of tests in the following schools, grades and subjects:

Canton Public School District

MDE: Nominate a K-6 Mississippi teacher for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

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Sun, 09/10/2023 - 08:21 PM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

What we know about cheating allegations at several Mississippi schools

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Sat, 09/09/2023 - 05:21 PM

The Mississippi Department of Education has voided some state test results at 12 schools across the state due to concerns that staff helped students cheat on the exams.

The Mississippi Academic Assessment Program test measures student performance in English, math, science, and U.S. history. Results for the 2022-23 school year were released last month and showed the state average in most subjects increasing one or two percentage points since 2019.

MDE invalidates assessment test scores for a dozen schools

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Sat, 09/09/2023 - 05:11 PM

The irregularities were discovered as part of MDE’s annual statistical analysis of test results. State Rep. Jansen Owen says falsifying test results is a disservice to Mississippi’s students.