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OPINION: Attack on capitol fueled by Internet conspiracy theories

OPINION: Hopes for a much calmer 2021 compared to 2020 were quickly dampened by the horrific attack on our nation’s U. S. Capitol Building.

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Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program

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The Mississippi Supreme Court building is located across from the state Capitol in Jackson.

City of Madison files another brief in lawsuit that could overturn state's medical marijuana program before it begins

A brief filed last week with the state Supreme Court by attorneys for the city of Madison in a case that could kill the state’s medical marijuana program before it even starts reiterates that the ballot initia

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Mississippi Economic Council's Virtual Capital Day 2021 Draws Over 500 Leaders on Livestream

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PriorityOne Bank of Magee makes a donation for the State Championship Rings for the Magee Trojans. From left; Cayden Bridges, Head Coach Teddy Dyess, Jordan Magee, Lee Maddox and Fountaine McNair.

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DPS Most Wanted list proves successful with multiple captures in under a week

On January 8, the Department of Public Safety in coordination with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation released a Most Wanted List with 10 individuals who were of high priority to be detained in Mississippi.

Since releasing the list, five of those individuals have already been apprehended.

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Extra Table, Mississippi fishermen partner to bring catch to families in need

Today Extra Table, the nonprofit established by restaurateur Robert St.

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In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry

Don’t look now, but we suddenly have a competitive Ole Miss-Mississippi State women’s basketball rivalry. At last.

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Vaccines are available in Magee

Following an announcement, from Governor Tate Reeves, on Tuesday it appears as though Covid-19 vaccinations are becoming more accessible to the public.

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Mississippi federal delegation would vote along party lines on impeachment

On Monday, Republicans in the U.S. House blocked consideration of a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office with nine days until the Inauguration Day for President-elect Joe Biden.

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Mississippi unemployment rate better than national average

Mississippi's unemployment rate was 6.4 percent in November, 2020 -- down a full percentage point from October's 2020 rate of 7.4 percent.

This was slightly better than the national unemployment rate of 6.7 percent. Mississippi's rate a year ago, November 2019, was 5.6 percent. Mississippi's has 24,900 fewer jobs than a year ago.

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Mississippi’s Moment

Americans have been drowning in a sea of COVID-19, social unrest, and election turmoil. The waves have not yet calmed, but shore is in sight. A day is approaching when vaccines will be distributed, election contests cease, and we can take stock of frayed lines across the country.

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Governor Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures, Mask Mandate in 78 of 82 Counties

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced additional COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe during this holiday season. The Executive Orders that are in place are set to expire on Friday, January 15th, 2021.

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Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter speaks during a charity roast in his honor to benefit journalism education, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. Photo Credit: Anthony Warren

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Reflections on Gov. William Winter's final speech at the Neshoba County Fair

The late Gov. William Winter delivered his last speech at the Neshoba County Fair in 2014. Christopher Davis, who was covering the Fair that year for News Mississippi, captured the entire speech on audio. Now news director for WIBC in Indianapolis, Davis reflects on that final interaction with the legendary governor.

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Governor Tate Reeves Makes Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine

Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan:

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New doctor to lead Family Care Magee

A new clinic, Family Care Magee, will open in Magee on Monday, Jan. 4, led by Dr. Rita Redd.

Redd earned her M.D. at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and spent the last few years working in Meridian as a part of Rush Health Systems.

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Two arrested in theft of pickup, trailer

Saturday night the Simpson County Sheriff’s Dept. responded to a report of a black 2011 GMC Denali pickup with a dump trailer stolen near Rials Creek and Airport Road. A short time later the owner discovered the trailer abandoned on AD McLendon Rd.

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For many families, Mississippi’s child support enforcement program proves nonsensical

Editor’s note: This story is part three of a series examining Mississippi’s child support enforcement program.

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HOSEMANN: Our 2021 Goal: Investing in Mississippi’s Greatest Asset, Our Citizens

by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann

Last year, the Legislature provided computers to every Mississippi student, increased connectivity to unserved areas, provided additional ICU bed capacity, and contributed to the cost of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, cities and counties, and much more.

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Former Legislator Nolan Mettetal dies at 75

Nolan Mettetal, a former State Senator and State Representative, passed away early Monday morning at the age of 75 following a battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia.

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Governor Reeves explains "Safer at Home" policy

On his Facebook post, Gov. Tate Reeves explained that Mississippians are now "encouraged" but not "ordered" to "stay at home as much as possible."

Here is the full text of his Facebook post:

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Love's Shooting Update

On Wednesday June 10, 2020 at approximately 12:42pm, Magee Police Department was notified of a shooting at “Love’s” in Magee. Upon Officers arrival a man was found lying on the ground with what appeared to be a gunshot to the chest area. The injured man was identified as 24-year-old Toraz Westbrook of Florence, MS.

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School board devises plan to start classes

With only 20 days to go before the opening of the fall semester, the Simpson County School Board has finally been handed a plan to consider for the reopening of school.

The plan also requires starting school four days later than originally announced, on Monday, August 10, rather than Thurday, August 6.

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Students Athletes quarantined at Magee High School

BY PAT BROWN

PUBLISHER

Thursday afternoon a memo was distributed from Magee High School that said there is a quarantine for female athlete students and will prevent them from starting school with the student body.

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County chooses ASAP

Simpson County will have a new ambulance service provider starting July 1.

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Our community needs to do some listening

Some factions within our community feel that they are being mistreated, and I guess if you do some real soul searching there may be some truth to their concerns.

However, this past week has painted our community in a pretty bad light.

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‘Your life does not matter:’ Mississippi nurse writes Facebook post wishing death, jail time on protesters

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Simpson County Schools Start Date Pushed Back To August 17

Per Superintendent Greg Paes, SCSD has delayed the start of the 2020-2021 academic year until Monday, August 17th. This applies to all classes, Hybrid and Virtual.

Kenny Griffis and Latrice Westbrooks are running for the Mississippi Supreme Court.

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Griffis, Westbrooks to face off in only contested MS Supreme Court race

A state supreme court justice faces a state appeals court justice for the District 1, Place 1 seat on the state's highest court.

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Governor Reeves Requests Federal Assistance Following Hurricane Zeta

Governor Tate Reeves has requested a Federal Disaster Declaration for Individual and Public Assistance as well as U.S.

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ARE YOU REGISTERED FOR SCHOOL?

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

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Board refuses bid for elementary

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.

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Chamber Board’s Brien Hubbard

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.

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M’hall board hears from parents

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.

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School board delays election

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.

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M’hall builder appeals Zoning Board decision

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.

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Kennedy to head county Board of Supervisors

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.

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Magee board to OK cigar smoking in city

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.

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Board of Supervisors was on target with appointment

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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