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Magee adopts new curfew times effective Thursday

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:29

Magee’s board of alderman change curfew times effective April 9.
The curfew which had been in place for the city was from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. At Monday’s board meeting the issue surfaced and aldermen were faced with enforcement issues and decided to make some changes to the existing order.

County creates a new way of doing business

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 16:18

With the coronavirus situation in flux, the way of doing business in the county changes quickly also.
Effective as soon as the process can be implemented, the Simpson County Tax Assessor’s office will be closed to foot traffic.

Adoption can be long road to joy

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 16:47

An internet search of the word adoption revealed “about 1,760,000,000 results” at first glance. The word adopt is a verb defined as “to take by choice into a relationship,” according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary.

Statewide Burn Ban in Effect Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Fri, 04/10/2020 - 10:05

Mississippi State to host spring commencement online

Fri, 04/10/2020 - 10:08

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Spring commencement is moving online this year for Mississippi State students, a decision made today [April 9] by the university so that graduates can get recognition for their hard work.

Phillip Wayne Dunn

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 16:45

Philip Wayne Dunn of Yazoo City, MS, was born June 3, 1983, and taken from us on February 5, 2020. He was a Church of Christ member.
Phillip’s #1 priority was his children. He also loved hunting and fishing.

Just when you think it can’t get any worse, it does

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 16:28

We had no idea when all of this started that a couple of weeks into the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic our governor would order us to shelter in place. The order went into effect last Friday afternoon at 5 p.m., and we come out from under it on Monday, April 20, at 8 a.m.

Dorthy Lee Yates

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 16:43

Dorothy Lee Yates, 99, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 She was born March 21, 1921.
A private graveside service was held Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Smith County. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements (601) 849-5031.

Lockhart named head coach of ECCC

Tue, 04/07/2020 - 16:22

Former Ole Miss Basketball standout and Rebel assistant coach Rahim Lockhart is the new head men’s basketball coach at East Central Community College (ECCC) in Decatur.

Small Business Administration makes available small business loans during Coronavirus

Fri, 04/03/2020 - 15:59

The U.S.

Correction Regarding Magee General Hospital and Corona Cases

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 18:16

BY PAT BROWN
PUBLISHER

MHS student shot

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 09:27

On Thursday, March 19, at approximately 3:55 p.m. Magee Police Department received a call reporting shots being fired in the area of Washington Park and the Goodwater Community.

Update from Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 15:31

Following Wednesday night’s announcement of the first reported coronavirus (COVID-19) case in the state, Mississippi State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, and Mississippi Emergency Management Association(MEMA) Executive Director Gregory S.

Nick Lee to be new Headmaster at Simpson Academy

Fri, 03/27/2020 - 11:38

BY PAT BROWN
PUBLISHER

Simpson gets a new headmaster, what makes it even better he is a product of Simpson Academy.

Magee, M’hall activate emergency plans

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.

Magee adopts new curfew times effective Thursday

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:29

Plans are to have school on Monday

Fri, 03/13/2020 - 20:40

Simpson County School District:

City goes under emergency orders

Wed, 03/25/2020 - 02:23

“We are not getting our money’s worth out of our Public Works Department or the Street Department,” stated Magee’s Mayor, Dale Berry Berry said, “I’ve been wrestling with the issue over the past two months.”

Poachers Conspire and Illegally Kill Nearly 100 Wild Turkeys

Fri, 03/13/2020 - 16:58

Poachers Conspire and Illegally Kill Nearly 100 Wild Turkeys

Public Schools will be closed until March 23

Sat, 03/14/2020 - 15:48

FROM: Mr. Greg Paes, Superintendent

RE: Coronavirus (COVID-19)-REVISED STATEMENT

Dear Simpson County School District:

As of Saturday, March 14, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of

emergency in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, the Simpson

College board missed the mark

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 15:32

Mississippi’s College Board wants us to believe that it had to plead, cajole and beg Dr. Glenn Boyce to come out of retirement and accept the chancellorship at the University of Mississippi.

School board is making the best decision with Greg Paes

Tue, 11/19/2019 - 16:05

The Simpson County School Board met Thursday night and, based on what we were able to view, they are using logic and reason to make their decisions, whether you agree with all of them or not.

School board looks at facility options

Tue, 01/14/2020 - 14:54

The board of the Simpson County School District called two special meetings prior to their regular board meeting on Jan. 9, each with a specific purpose. One was to discuss the district’s use of ballfields for high school play in Magee. The second meeting was to discuss the facilities use plan that had been produced by Bailey Consulting.

Family pet abducted and killed

Tue, 01/28/2020 - 13:59

To Shane Givens and his family the loss of Boomer was like losing a member of the family.

The Givens family was in the process of moving from Simpson County to Tennessee to start a new career when their eight year old boxer, Boomer disappeared.

Emergency Personnel Responds To Accident on Highway 49

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 16:31

An accident involving an 18-wheeler and pickup truck is currently stalling traffic on Highway 49 near Mary Grove Church Road. No further information is available at this time. The story will be updated as new information becomes available.

Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrests

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 17:30

Early Wednesday morning July 31st 2019, Simpson County Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Mendenhall Police Dept. executed a search warrant at a home on Lee Street in Mendenhall.

Deputies Investigate Possible Arson

Tue, 12/03/2019 - 12:53

At approximately 10:00 a.m., the Magee Fire Department was called to 217 Scott Harrington Road Mount Olive MS in response to a fire. The page described a possible arson situation involving a male setting fire around a home. Firefighters arrived on the scene accompanied by Simpson County Sheriff’s Deputies.

Missing Person Found

Thu, 04/25/2019 - 11:14

Interim Sheriff Greg Reynolds reported on Tuesday April 23 2019, an area search was conducted for Elizabeth Barker. The search was extensive and included several local and state agencies. The search concluded at approximately 8:30 p.m. Barker was found on April 24 at approximately 8:00 a.m. at or near the family home.

Simpson County Unofficial Republican Primary Election Results

Wed, 08/07/2019 - 16:18

Note: Results include absentee and affidavit ballots

***Unofficial Primary Election Results***

23 of 23 Precincts reporting

****Republican****

Governor

Robert Foster-1018

Tate Reeves-2539

Bill Waller Jr.-1840

Lieutenant Governor

Delbert Hosemann-4679

Shane Quick-514

Murder Suspects in Custody

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 16:40

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Department released a statement concerning the ongoing investigation surrounding the murder of Willie G. Davis Jr.

ARE YOU REGISTERED FOR SCHOOL?

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 11:56

Students who have not completed the online registration process will be "on hold" when they come to school August 8th until a parent can come to the school or register them online. Visit the Simpson County School District website at www.simpson.k12.ms.u

Board refuses bid for elementary

Tue, 12/19/2017 - 15:00

When the Simpson County Board of Education met on Dec. 14, members heard a complaint from Bruce Barlow because both his son and daughter had their cell phones confiscated at school by the same faculty person.

Chamber Board’s Brien Hubbard

Tue, 12/05/2017 - 14:10

Editor’s Note; This is part one of a 12 part series written by Ian Cowart, president or the Magee Chamber of Commerce, about members of the Magee Chamber Board.

M’hall board hears from parents

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 09:59

The regular meeting of Mendenhall’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen was held Wednesday, July 5, instead of Tueday, July 4, due to the holiday. It was the first meeting of the new Board of Aldermen, which consisted of two new faces.

School board delays election

Tue, 01/16/2018 - 09:57

After years of complying with restrictive hiring practices, the Simpson County School Board has issued payment to the law firm of Adams and Reese in conjunction with settlement of the court ordered consent decree from which the county has finally been released.

Scam Alert-Entergy

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 15:17

SCAM ALERT

M’hall builder appeals Zoning Board decision

Tue, 01/16/2018 - 11:27

A hearing was held Friday January 12, to discuss the appeal of the Mendenhall Zoning Board’s decision to deny Jaron Priest’s request for an 18 feet variance on his building project.

The project encompasses three homes to be built on the lot located at 612 North Main Street.

Kennedy to head county Board of Supervisors

Tue, 01/09/2018 - 14:46

The Simpson County Board of Supervisors opened the first meeting of 2018 on January 2 with the election of new leadership for the upcoming year. Brian Kennedy will take the reins as board president, and Mickey Berry will serve as vice president of the board.

Magee board to OK cigar smoking in city

Tue, 11/14/2017 - 15:38

For all you connoisseurs of fine cigars there is good news: the Magee Board of Aldermen has voted to adopt an ordinance to allow indulging publically in that cigar soon.

Board of Supervisors was on target with appointment

Tue, 11/06/2018 - 15:37

With the current uncertainty of the medical condition of Sheriff Donald O’Cain, the County Board of Supervisors had no option other than to notify Sheriff O’Cain of their intention and to appoint an interim sheriff.

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