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Tue, 02/28/2023 - 02:44 PM

On February 17, Better Tomorrows/Raleigh Annex in Magee facilitated an event for at risk young boys, who were encouraged to stay in school by the program. The group discussed difficult environments the young men might encounter, social justice, conflict resolution and crisis intervention.

Magee Show Choir brings home a 1st!

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Tue, 02/28/2023 - 02:22 PM

Congratulations to Magee Elementary Show Choir! In the 2023 Petal High School Show Choir Invitational Elementary Division Competition on Friday, February 24, they brought home 1st place. Show Choir members are, from left, front row, Malachi Graves, Sarah Beth Glenn, Matthew Thompson, Roxanna Barnett, Eriyanna Williams, Mallorie Pickett, Layken Barnes, Ellie Tuggle, Audrey Kemp, Emma Chain, Jaycob Hanna; back row, Skylar Barnes, Miranda Wilson, Jamie Rayborn, Madalyn Hall, Conseulo Hernandez, Alandria Rhodes, Sabastian Womack, Abra Presley.

Ronald Barnes, School Violence Prevention Coordinator for Covington County Schools, uses a keycard in order to enter Carver Middle School in Collins, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

Senate passes bill that would allow armed teachers in schools

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Tue, 02/28/2023 - 10:20 AM

The Mississippi Senate on Wednesday passed with no debate a measure that would create a program to allow armed, trained teachers in Mississippi schools.

The measure now heads to the House for consideration.

North view of the state Capitol in Jackson, Friday, June 17, 2022. -- Photo credit to Mississippi Today --

Big changes could be coming to state financial aid. Who are the winners and losers?

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Tue, 02/28/2023 - 10:16 AM

House lawmakers last week passed a bill that would dramatically revamp how Mississippi spends taxpayer dollars on college financial aid.

The vote on House Bill 711, sponsored by Rep. Donnie Scoggin, R-Ellisville, marks the furthest a bill to change state financial aid has gotten in the legislative process since talks of redesigning the programs began in 2018.

Mendenhall High School Student Receives Prestigious Award from Mississippi Academy of Sciences

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Mon, 02/27/2023 - 10:50 AM

Mendenhall High School senior Lillian Hamil was recently presented a prestigious award during the 2023 Mississippi Academy of Sciences Annual Convention, recognized as the Super Bowl of STEM. Presented with the Outstanding Saha MS-JAS Award, Hamil received this award for her involvement in research on Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

Hamil was the only high school student from Mississippi to present at the convention held in Biloxi.

MDE extends deadline to apply to the Mississippi Teacher Residency program

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Fri, 02/24/2023 - 04:38 PM

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

The application deadline for the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program has been extended beyond Feb. 15, which was the priority application deadline.

Student financial aid opportunities could see major changes on state level

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Wed, 02/22/2023 - 11:24 AM

This would be the first time a Pell Grant recipient could also receive MTAG since the program began.

High school graduates seeking financial aid from MTAG could be in for a surprise with major changes to the eligibility requirements coming from a House bill in the Mississippi Legislature.

MS Visionary: Nashlie Sephus Sees Opportunity in Jackson

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Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:50 AM

Dr. Nashlie Sephus sees opportunity where others may see urban blight. She has always had a different way of looking at things. Identifying needs and finding solutions is her superpower.

"Come eat; come visit; over and over again!" Jaclyn Rogers is owner of the new Magee steakhouse Cattle Drive Grill and Waterin' Hole, where she serves only Honestly Beef.

It’s Honestly Beef at new Magee eatery

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Tue, 02/21/2023 - 02:31 PM

Jaclyn Rogers is a country girl with a Type A personality and admits to being OCD, which may be helpful traits in her new venture, a Magee eatery.
Married to a cattle farmer, she owns Honestly Beef in Collins, a company that sells free range beef raised without antibiotics or growth hormones.
When Rogers opened Honestly Beef in 2012 she sold on line and also made the rounds to farmers markets. Her first visit was on a Thursday afternoon to Hattiesburg, where she took three ice chests full and sold $287 worth of beef. That alone stoked the fire to do more.

A Look Back

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Tue, 02/21/2023 - 02:02 PM

A look back at the 1963 Magee basketball team that finished second in South Mississippi and fourth in the state. Members of the team included Jack McAlpin, Ray Reed, Travis Canoy, Terry McMillan, Kelly Roberts, and Travis Martin. It was 60 years ago this month .

Back to Back State Champions!!!

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Tue, 02/21/2023 - 01:27 PM

The 2023 SCA Cougars roster: Dylan Perdomo, Riley Clark, Gage Smith, Sawyer Dunn, Walker Phillips, Denver Carter, Jay Rankin, Braden Overby, Coach Brad Smith, Casen Crain, Bryce Williams, Toby Smith, Colin Jenkins, Chanse Funchess, Benjamin Kennedy, Calvin Smith, and Coach Chaucer Funchess.

MDEQ Selects 13 Mississippi School Districts to Participate in School Bus Replacement Program

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 04:16 PM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality:

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has selected participants for the 2022-23 Mississippi Diesel School Bus Replacement Program. Twenty-five school districts applied for the replacement of 58 school buses. The following 13 school districts were selected, and each will receive a rebate of up to $23,093 to replace one older diesel school bus with a new diesel school bus.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona was welcomed to campus by members of the Sonic Boom during a visit to Jackson State University, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

U.S. Secretary of Ed visits Jackson schools to discuss pandemic relief funds, teacher shortages

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 03:12 PM

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona was in Jackson Wednesday to visit a local elementary school and Jackson State University to view the impact federal pandemic relief dollars are having in public schools and discuss the nation’s teacher shortage.

Cardona said he came to Jackson specifically because of the strong pipeline of Jackson State University graduates teaching in the Jackson Public School District.

IHL board voted to renew Hudson’s contract a week before no-confidence vote

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Thu, 02/16/2023 - 02:50 PM

One week before the faculty senate at Jackson State University voted “no confidence” in President Thomas Hudson, the college board voted to renew his contract for another four years.

During an executive session after its regular monthly board meeting on Jan. 19, the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees voted to renew Hudson’s contract through 2027. They also renewed the contract for Jerryl Briggs, the president of Mississippi Valley State University, for another four years.

ExcelinEd highlights impact of Mississippi’s Literacy-Based Promotion Act

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Wed, 02/15/2023 - 11:46 AM

Jeb Bush, Dr. Carey Wright, and Dr. Kymyona Burk led a webinar to discuss the state’s literacy success.

On Tuesday, ExcelinEd and former Mississippi State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright joined together to present a webinar where they discussed the Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Act and how the Magnolia state became a model for literacy success.

Pet of the week

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Tue, 02/14/2023 - 01:40 PM

This week’s pet of the week is Lola Jean Franklin, a two-year-old tea cup yorkie who loves her mommy and her sister Brooklynn. “I’m a spoiled little diva!” Lipgloss and food are her weaknesses. Owners are Stephanie Roberts and Branden Franklin. Send us your Pet of the Week to sfairchild@mageecourier.ms.

The cheer team includes, front row, seniors Annalyse Layton, Delaney Smith, Grace Anglin, and Trinity Amason; second row, Coach Brooke King, Anna Lauren Johnston, Adison King, Abby Swales, Molly Keyes, Bethany Amason, Presley Welborn, Allisabeth Shutters, Emily Amason, Bella Pitts (alternate), Lila Gordon, Caroline Ellzey, and Coach Brittany Warren; back row, Adyson Carter, Natalie Hagans (mascot “Bully”), Elizabeth Keith, Jena Lowery, Kierstin Street, Caroline Ulmer, Olivia Evans, Graci Sullivan, and Saylor Sullivan. The team is also the reigning MHSAA 2A back-to-back State Champion.

Mize cheerleaders earn championship

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Tue, 02/14/2023 - 01:33 PM

Mize Attendance Center Cheerleaders competed in UCA’s National High School Cheerleading Championships on February 10-12, at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex where they placed first in both semifinals and finals to bring home the Large DII NT Game Day National Championship!

PriorityOne Bank representative Vicky Powell, left, and SCTC Director Bo Huffman, right, present a check to Gage Kemp for being selected as SCTC’s Overall Student for Term 2.

Kemp named SCTC’s Student of Term 2

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Tue, 02/14/2023 - 01:32 PM

Simpson County Technical Center (SCTC) has announced Gage Kemp as the SCTC Overall Student for Term 2.
As one of eight students selected as SCTC’s Students of Term 2, Kemp and his peers were recognized for maintaining good grades and attendance in their respective Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs during the second nine weeks. Kemp is a second-year construction/carpentry student.
Selected as the overall winner of the term, Kemp was awarded $100 from PriorityOne Bank.

Mendenhall Library News

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Tue, 02/14/2023 - 01:29 PM

Studying for the ACT, researching a new career, or want to brush up on your basic computer skills? Our library has an online database that can help!

Bicentennial plans begin

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Tue, 02/14/2023 - 01:14 PM

For the last several weeks the Simpson County Historical and Genealogical Society has been meeting weekly to discuss the county’s Bicentennial Celebration approaching in 2024.
After discussions the members have developed two informational documents to be used to address moving forward on the Bicentennial. They contain basically the same information but in two different formats for presentation purposes.

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This would be the first time a Pell Grant recipient could also receive MTAG since the program began.

Dr. Nashlie Sephus sees opportunity where others may see urban blight. She has always had a different way of looking at things. Identifying needs and finding solutions is her superpower.

Jeb Bush, Dr. Carey Wright, and Dr. Kymyona Burk led a webinar to discuss the state’s literacy success.

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This would be the first time a Pell Grant recipient could also receive MTAG since the program began.

Dr. Nashlie Sephus sees opportunity where others may see urban blight. She has always had a different way of looking at things. Identifying needs and finding solutions is her superpower.

Jeb Bush, Dr. Carey Wright, and Dr. Kymyona Burk led a webinar to discuss the state’s literacy success.

April 16, 2026

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Do you agree with the Mississippi State Board of Education's decsion to no longer require the U.S. History State Test?

If you had to listen to only one genre of music for the rest of life, which would you prefer?

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