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Crossing the century mark
By Marlan Jones, 90 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 09:45 AM
Wenona Hill Moorehead crossed the century mark on her birthday on July 13.
The 100-year-old Simpson County native was born in the D’Lo hospital in 1921, the middle child to her parents, Red and Hattie Hill.
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Mendenhall rejects ‘Safe City’ resolution
By Marlan Jones, 437 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 09:00 AM
When the Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen met recently for their first July session, it marked the first meeting of the new board following the general election.
The meeting was conducted by Mayor Pro Tempore and Alderman-at- Large Tim Gray. Mayor Todd Booth was physically absent from the meeting but attended via telephone.
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Magee High School’s standout shortstop Brennon McNair-BMac- was the only high school player in Mississippi to be selected in the 2021 MLB Draft, where he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round. McNair is joined by Kansas City Royals Area Supervisor Travis Ezi as he signs his contract (left). Brennon with his parents, Fountaine and Josonda McNair, (right) after receiving the Scholar Athlete Award following the 3A State Championship Game.

‘Play hard, be aggressive’:BMac
By Marlan Jones, 3,446 Reads
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 08:30 AM
Magee High School’s standout shortstop Brennon McNair--BMac to his friends--was the only high school player in Mississippi to be selected in the 2021 MLB Draft. The Kansas City Royals drafted McNair in the 11th round with the 319th pick.
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Mayor, city board begin new terms
By Marlan Jones, 292 Reads
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 08:30 AM
The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen swore into their respective positions on Wednesday, June 30, to begin the new term.
The board is comprised of Mayor Todd Booth, Alderman-at-Large Tim Gray, Alderwoman Ward 1 Judy Lee, Alderman Ward 2 Robert Mangum, Alderwoman Ward 3 Janna Miller, and Alderman Ward 4 Arthur Walker Sr.
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Tower ready
By Marlan Jones, 6,343 Reads
Tue, 06/22/2021 - 04:44 PM
Mendenhall’s new water tower on Highway 43 has passed all inspections and is completely operational with a new water pump.
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City dealing with three resignations
By Marlan Jones, 5,686 Reads
Tue, 06/22/2021 - 04:30 PM
A few changes have occurred since the last regular meeting of the Magee Board of Aldermen, including the resignation of City Superintendent Hugh Dilmore. Dilmore made it official when he turned in his letter of resignation to the mayor recently.
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Walker wins
By Marlan Jones, 186 Reads
Wed, 06/16/2021 - 11:11 AM
When the Municipal General Election was held on June 8, the City of Mendenhall featured one contested race for the office of Alderman of Ward 4 between incumbent Sandra Weeks-Stein and former alderman Arthur Walker Sr.
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Trojans come up short in final
By Marlan Jones, 409 Reads
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 02:06 PM
Congratulations to the Magee Trojans on an outstanding baseball season finish of second in the state with a 28-7 overall record and a second consecutive district championship.
The Trojans faced the Booneville Blue Devils in the 3A State Championship in a best of three series at Trustmark Park last week.
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Paving has started around the City of Mendenhall. The board plans to fix places that were dug up for substructure repairs first, followed by the most traveled streets. The initial list of streets includes South Main, Maude Avenue, East Street, Mangum Avenue, Pittman Drive, Railroad Avenue, East Pine Avenue, and the intersection of Court Street and Oak Street.

Much needed paving begins in city
By Marlan Jones, 348 Reads
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 10:25 AM
Mendenhall Mayor Todd Booth recently updated the city board on several projects around the city of Mendenhall. He announced that after nearly a year paving work has started in Mendenhall. No paving work was done in 2020.
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Veterans and citizens saluted as Taps was played in honor of the fallen soldiers.

Fallen, vets honored
By Marlan Jones, 487 Reads
Wed, 06/02/2021 - 09:44 AM
Braxton held its Memorial Day Observation in Mable Everett Park on Monday morning. Breakfast was provided for the service men and women and others in attendance.
The program began at 9:30 a.m., and Evelyn Copeland was the master of ceremonies. Copeland welcomed everyone, and Deacon Richard Rankin opened the ceremony with a prayer.
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