Marlan Jones | Magee Courier-Simpson County News

By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 510 Reads
Tue, 03/31/2020 - 15:39

The City of Mendenhall continues to follow a strict course of action during the COVID-19 situation, with several common areas such as parks, meeting facilities, libraries, and City Hall remaining closed to the public.
However the situation has not affected the city’s abilities to provide services to citizens.

Coaches dealing with suspended athletics

By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 100 Reads
Tue, 03/31/2020 - 15:36

Governor Tate Reeves has announced the closure of all public schools in Mississippi until April 17. The Mississippi High School Activities Association followed with suspending all competition and practice in athletics until April 17.

Hudson brings Mendenhall Band to new level

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Thu, 03/26/2020 - 10:39

Music has taken Mendenhall High School’s band director Mark Hudson around the country and landed him in Mendenhall.
Hudson has been a band director for over 28 years and has performed music for the last 48 years. He can play every brass instrument and some piano. However he describes himself as “a terrible wood wind player.”

Magee, M’hall activate emergency plans

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Wed, 03/25/2020 - 09:25

Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency on March 14 that ramps up Mississippi’s coordinated response across all levels of government and provides health officials and administrators with the necessary tools and guidance to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

Public Schools Closed Until April 17

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Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:31

Governor Tate Reeves announced via live stream on March 19, that he will be signing an executive order that closes all public schools until April 17. Reeves said this will give officials a four week period to further evaluate the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Less than half of county voters turn out for primary

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Wed, 03/18/2020 - 15:09

The presidential primary election was held on March 10 in Mississippi. Only 5,789 ballots were cast in Simpson County of a total of 17,219 registered voters, which equaled nearly 33 percent of the voting population.
The ballot featured three races which were for president, Senate, and the Third Congressional District.

Fountaine McNair, left, represented PriorityOne Bank, and Vicki Dawsey represented Peoples Bank as both banks received Business of the Year honors from the Magee Chamber of Commerce for their continued support of the community.

Chamber hosts annual banquet

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Wed, 03/18/2020 - 14:55

The Magee Chamber of Commerce hosted the 64th annual banquet last Thursday at the Magee First Baptist Church Family Life Center.

MJH students get financial eye-opener

By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 520 Reads
Tue, 03/10/2020 - 15:50

Lashunda Overby’s Keystone Class at Mendenhall Junior High recently received an eye opening experience, thanks to the Mississippi State Extension Service.

M’hall may charge for outside use of ball fields

By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 857 Reads
Tue, 03/10/2020 - 15:32

At the March 3 Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen’s meeting on March 3 the board discussed charging for the use of the baseball fields.

Election is next week

By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 725 Reads
Tue, 03/03/2020 - 14:56

The statewide presidential primaries will be held on March 10, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

If necessary, primary runoff elections will be held on Tuesday, March 31.

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