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Tue, 04/11/2023 - 09:31 AM

5th Grade Superintendent’s Scholars
Colby Adam Jayce Bennett, Makullan Jaleel Jones
5th Grade Principal’s Scholars
Barnard, Mckinley Rae; Drummond, Cayden Gerrod; Evans, Colton Eli; Forest, Jerry Lorenzo; Harkey, Easton Ryder Hickman, Elijah Dixon; Loftin, Mackenzie Nicole; Lucas, Dawson Vernon; Nixon, Arya Price; Peden, Caleb Lee; Steward, Malaiyah Kymariana; Taylor, Tristan; Williams, Reece Antonio.
4th Grade Superintendent’s Scholars
Boles, Christopher Wayne; Estep, Matilda Josephine; Hill, Giselle Ivy
4th Grade Principal’s Scholars

Delta State University's new president, Daniel J. Ennis, speaks with students and staff at E.R. Jobe Hall on Delta State's campus, where he was introduced to students and faculty, Thursday, April 6, 2023. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

New Delta State president says improving enrollment is ‘job one’

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Fri, 04/07/2023 - 02:56 PM

Delta State University students, faculty and alumni welcomed their new president, Daniel Ennis, on Thursday with a procession of plastic-wrapped gift baskets, a notebook signed by faculty members, local pottery and a golden key to the city, an honor that the mayor noted had been bestowed just twice before to B.B. King and John Lennon’s half sister.

“I’m overwhelmed,” Ennis said when he took the podium at E.R. Jobe Hall.

Genesis One Christian School

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Fri, 04/07/2023 - 08:29 AM

Genesis One Christian School, on February 27, 3rd-6th graders participated in a Black History poster contest. Students were required to select a Black historian of his or her choice and create a tri-fold poster board depicting the life of that particular historian. Winners are from left to right: first place winner is Jakayden Smith, second place: Kylin Smith, third place is Kenneth Mays, and honorable mention is Khloe Smith. Teacher are Mrs. Loretha Kincaid and Mrs. Paula Nelson and Principal is Mrs. Clara Taylor.

Williams and Coker designed shirts

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Fri, 04/07/2023 - 08:26 AM

Co-Lin Simpson Center students Jardashia Williams and Blaine Coker designed the tee shirts for this year's Annual Spring Fling. Students ate, played games, and enjoyed ice cream sundaes to close the event.

Co-Lin Board of Trustees selects Dr. Dewayne Middleton as ninth President

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Fri, 04/07/2023 - 08:24 AM

Message from Mr. Melton King, chairman of the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Board of Trustees…
On behalf of the Copiah-Lincoln Community College family, it is my pleasure to announce that the Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Dewayne Middleton as the ninth president. Dr. Middleton currently serves as the Executive Vice President of the college. Beginning July 1, he will assume the role of president from retiring president Dr. Jane Hulon Sims.

MDE: Six 7-12th grade teachers named state-level finalists for 2022-23 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

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Wed, 04/05/2023 - 04:28 PM

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

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

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Wed, 04/05/2023 - 03:41 PM

The students in Mrs. Groover’s first grade class at Simpson Academy wrote a book and had it published. The title of the book was “Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall”. The students wrote about what they wanted to be.

Lawmakers approve additional $100 million for Mississippi schools

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Wed, 04/05/2023 - 02:38 PM

The funds may be spent on any expenditures necessary to operate a public school district or charter school excluding administrative salary increases.

Taylor: Released-Time Moral Instruction Can Help Kids in Public School

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Wed, 04/05/2023 - 11:00 AM

Below is a political opinion column by Jameson Taylor:

Homeschooling in Mississippi: So much more than just homework

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Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:56 AM

Many Mississippians view the freedom within homeschooling as a vital tool in the education of their children.

The climate of homeschool in Mississippi has shifted in recent years, even before COVID drove most students home. More and more, parents are wanting to shift to homeschool, but they feel they aren’t qualified to lead their children in their education.

This is simply not the case, said Tracey Manning, a homeschooling mom of three.

Over 115 high school students from area schools attended Co-Lin's inaugural Leadership Summit.

Co-Lin hosts first Leadership Summit

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Wed, 04/05/2023 - 09:22 AM

Another first is in the books for Co-Lin Simpson Center as they held their Inaugural Leadership Summit for Students March 31.
In partnership with Overflow Church of Magee, Co-Lin hosted at least 115 pre-registered students in addition to one group of walk-ins.
The morning opened with registration followed by a Keynote Address provided by Toby Graves, a history instructor for the Simpson County campus.

Citizens lauded at Mendenhall Chamber Banquet

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Wed, 04/05/2023 - 09:17 AM

A number of citizens were honored at the 63rd Mendenhall Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet on March 21 at the National Guard Armory in Mendenhall.
The program began at 7 p.m., and dinner was served by the Mendenhall Future Leaders group and catered by Smokey Mountain Grill.
To open the presentation, Simpson County Development Foundation Executive Director Pat Brown spoke on the organization’s goals or the upcoming year. He also explained the functions of the Development Foundation and Development District.

Simpson Central Term three honor roll

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Tue, 04/04/2023 - 09:52 AM

Third Grade Superintendent’s Scholars
Bynum, Fayelan Raigne; Preslie Lewis, Cason Odom
Third Grade Principal’s Scholars
Scott, Colton Lee Wayne; Alexander, Branson Paul; Banks, Ava Maree; Byers, Avery Lynn; Lewis, Garrison Roy; Lewis, Roslyn Claire; McCollum, Alijah Coredarrell; Patrick, Ainsley Regan; Peterson, Endia Ayanna; Walker, Penelope Renee
Fourth Grade Superintendent’s Scholars

M’hall Chamber honors citizens

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Tue, 04/04/2023 - 09:40 AM

SCTC Students Get Guided Tour at MSU

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Mon, 04/03/2023 - 04:19 PM

Simpson County Technical Center (SCTC) students had a wonderful time visiting the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Mississippi State University.

SCSD Kindergarten Readiness Tips for April

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Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:36 AM

Here are your Kindergarten Readiness Tips for the month of April!

Do these simple, free activities each day with any young child you come into contact with to help boost brain development and prepare them to Excel By 5!

*Canceled* Prom Promise Mock Wreck Simulation to be held at April 5

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Mon, 04/03/2023 - 08:37 AM

MDE: State Board of Education Names Mike Kent Interim State Superintendent of Education

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Fri, 03/31/2023 - 05:44 PM

Below is a press release from Mississippi Department of Education:

The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has named Mike Kent interim state superintendent of education to serve April 3 through June 30 and announced plans to appoint a long-term interim superintendent to begin July 1.

Mike Kent

Penny Aguirre took on the role of Zoning Director for the City of Magee in December 2022.

You really can go home again

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Fri, 03/31/2023 - 01:17 PM

“What’s the point of being retired if you can’t have some flexibility?” Penny Aguirre stated during a recent conversation. She moved back to Magee in spring of 2022 to help her mom, Lyndel Cockrell, who, turned 80 on her last birthday.
Part of the move included a new job as zoning administrator for the City of Magee.

The Doyal family: Ashley, Bryce with sons Clark, left and Oliver, right.

Love for family leads to new career

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Fri, 03/31/2023 - 01:14 PM

What began as a means to an end for Bryce and Ashley Doyal has since become a passion – air roasting coffee beans.
The two are Simpson County natives and met in elementary while attending Simpson Central School. However, their first date happened after each graduated from Mendenhall High: first Ashley in 2008, then Bryce in 2009. The couple married June 1, 2013, and have two sons, Clark, 8, and Oliver, 5.

The funds may be spent on any expenditures necessary to operate a public school district or charter school excluding administrative salary increases.

Many Mississippians view the freedom within homeschooling as a vital tool in the education of their children.

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