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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:03 AM

The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen conducted the first regularly scheduled meeting of 2021 on January 5. This marked the first board meeting for the newly elected alderwoman of Ward 1, Judy Lee.

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Qualifying begins for local elections

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On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 03:26 PM

The New Year has begun, and 2021 brings with it a new political season. This year county voters will have the opportunity to decide leadership at the municipal level. The offices of mayor and aldermen will be up for grabs in both Magee and Mendenhall.

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Members of the Mendenhall Tigers and Magee Trojans football teams volunteered to assist families as they shopped for gifts.

Local NFL players partner to brighten holidays

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On Tue, 12/29/2020 - 12:25 PM

Simpson County’s own NFL stars KhaDarel Hodge of the Browns and Martinas Rankin of the Kansas City Chiefs served as a blessing to others as they gave back to families of Simpson County this holiday season.

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Mayor Todd Booth, right, swears-in Judy Lee to the office of Alderwoman of Ward 1 for Mendenhall.

Lee wins special election for alderman

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On Tue, 12/22/2020 - 11:07 AM

Special election results are in for the Mendenhall Alderman Ward 1 position. Judy Lee will serve as the next Alderwoman of Ward 1. The election was held on Tuesday, December 15, between the only two qualifying candidates Josh Hankins and Judy Lee.

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The Mendenhall Area Chamber of Commerce and Mendenhall Fire Department participated in Stuff the Truck last Saturday to raise food for families. Seen standing from left to right Dixie Everett, Red Bankston, Matt Temple, Judy Lee, Todd Booth, Peyton Mitchell, Josh Pierce, Matt Abbott, and Gerald Holland.

Stuff the Truck

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On Tue, 12/15/2020 - 11:46 AM

The Mendenhall Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Mendenhall Fire Department was at Vowell's Market Place to Stuff the Truck last Saturday from 8 AM - 12 PM.

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The Magee Trojans defeated the Noxubee County Tigers 49-26 to capture the 2020 3A State Championship. With this win the Trojans snapped a 20 year championship drought. Congratulations to Head Coach Teddy Dyess and the 2020 Magee Trojans. Photo Credits: Thomas Brown and the Blueberry Peace Farm.

State Champs

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On Tue, 12/08/2020 - 03:09 PM

The 20 year championship drought is over! The Magee Trojans are the 2020 3A State Champions after a dominant 42-26 victory over the Noxubee County Tigers.

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Special election December 29

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On Tue, 12/08/2020 - 03:05 PM

The City of Mendenhall is preparing for a special election to fill a vacancy for the Alderman of Ward 1 position.
Former Alderman Donnie Thomas recently resigned from his position due to no longer living within the ward.

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Ryan French was able to share her Christmas list with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the Merry Mendenhall Christmas celebration last Friday. Apporximately 75 children visited Santa during the event.

Christmas comes to Mendenhall

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On Tue, 12/08/2020 - 03:00 PM

The Mendenhall Chamber of Commerce hosted a Merry Mendenhall Christmas last Friday in downtown Mendenhall.
Main Street stores were open for Christmas sales, activities were held in Alice Davis Park, where Christmas music and decorations were enjoyed by all. The highlight of the event was a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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‘Stuff the Truck’ Saturday

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On Tue, 12/08/2020 - 02:54 PM

The Mendenhall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mendenhall Fire Department will be at Vowell’s Market Place onSaturday, December 12, to Stuff the Truck from 8 a.m. - 12 noon.

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Magee Trojans headed to State

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On Tue, 12/01/2020 - 03:13 PM

The Magee Trojans are headed to Jackson! The Trojans will compete for the 3A State Championship this Friday against Noxubee County at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 11 a.m.

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