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By Marlan Jones, READ MORE > 249 Reads
On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 02:48 PM

Mississippi has experienced a significant rise in COVID-19 cases during the last month. The increase has raised an alarm with state leadership beginnng to discuss possible solutions to ensure that the health care industry is not over run.

There is no shortage in pork barrel politics despite pandemic

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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 03:24 PM

By Steve Wilson

Special to The Courier

Despite a massive economic downturn associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Legislature passed its nearly annual bond bill that will add $291 million to the state’s indebtedness.

From around the Web

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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 04:47 PM

The following was released from Chris Dunn owner/operator of Zips

New Trojan Field House

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 02:51 PM

The new field house for the Magee Trojans is nearing completion. The project is expected to be finished before the start of next season. The 1.4 million dollar field house is being built by Barnard and Sons Construction and will resemble the field house recently built in Mendenhall.

Barney George Lee Warren

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 03:04 PM

Barney George Lee Warren, 41, of Magee, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was born Tuesday, April 10, 1979, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home. Bro. Gary Roberts officiated.

Helpers ‘Keep M’hall Beautiful’

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 02:53 PM

Keep Mendenhall Beautiful received a donation of $500 from the Keep Mississippi Beautiful organization for making the 2019-2020 Circle of Excellence for the second consecutive year.

Senator Says Enacting Bill to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Cost Should be Congressional Priority

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 11:32 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In announcing her support for prescription drug reforms, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said Congress should prioritize enacting legislation to address the ever-growing cost burdens on Americans.

Zackary Daniel Welch

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 03:03 PM

Zackary Daniel Welch, 38, of Braxton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 17, 2020. Zack was born on June 5, 1982, to Tommy and Kay Welch.

The timing is wrong to host a unity march

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 02:58 PM

With recent marches gone bad and violence being the outcome, the newspaper feels that the idea of hosting a “Unity March” from Magee High School to the bank downtown is not a good idea. In the same way, we felt that hosting a “Black Lives Matter”event in Mendenhall was not a good idea given the circumstances that were unfolding.

Virus forces some election changes

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 02:52 PM

The presidential election will be held on November 3, 2020. Everyone is encouraged to register to vote in the coming months and cast their ballots on that date.
The deadline to register for the general election will be October 5.

Love's Shooting Update

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On Thu, 06/11/2020 - 02:05 PM

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.

One Wounded, Two Arrested In Magee Truck Stop Shooting

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On Wed, 06/10/2020 - 02:40 PM

The Magee Police Department responded to a shooting at Love’s Travel Stop located on Highway 49 at approximately 12:42 p.m. Magee Police Chief Randy Crawford confirmed that one male subject was shot and has since been taken to Magee General Hospital for emergency treatment. His current status is unknown.

Active Shooter Near Region 8 Mental Health Facility, One Officer Injured

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On Fri, 06/12/2020 - 05:31 PM

Emergency Operations Manager John Kilpatrick confirmed there is an active shooter situation unfolding on Highway 13 in Mendenhall near Region 8. The Simpson County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for Joaquin Stevens Blackwell . Blackwell was involved in the shooting leaving one officer injured.

Male Victim Found Dead In Magee Shooting

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On Mon, 06/22/2020 - 10:20 PM

Sheriff Paul Mullins confirmed that a shooting took place on Old Tower Road in Magee at approximately 5:30 p.m.

State Education Requirements Present Challenge For Simpson County

By Pat Brown, READ MORE > 2,461 Reads
On Wed, 06/10/2020 - 03:56 PM

Schools are going to have an extreme challenge if they are following guidelines from the Mississippi State Department of Education.

Update: Joaquin Stevens Blackwell In Custody

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On Sat, 06/13/2020 - 04:47 PM

After nearly a 24 hour manhunt, Joaquin Stevens Blackwell, the suspect in an officer involved shooting has been arrested. Blackwell was arrested near the Shell gas station on Highway 13 in Mendenhall.

Schools offer two options in building plan

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On Tue, 06/16/2020 - 02:22 PM

Simpson County’s school board is still open for options regarding improvement of school facilities, according to a meeting held last week.

Man Sought In Shooting

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On Tue, 06/23/2020 - 05:00 PM

Monday evening at approximately 4:19pm, Simpson County E911 received a call from Patrick Hubbard that his son, 18-year-old Patrick Hubbard Jr. had been shot and was discovered lying outside his vehicle on the North side of Old Tower Road.

Protest planned in M’hall

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On Tue, 06/09/2020 - 02:47 PM

A protest will be held in Simpson County this Saturday in conjunction with the Black Lives Matters movement taking place around the nation.

Pinola will be the site for a new Dollar General

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On Tue, 06/23/2020 - 01:57 PM

One of the big pieces of news to come from the Board of Supervisors meeting last week is the fact that Dollar General will be opening a store in Pinola.

College board missed the mark

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On Tue, 10/22/2019 - 03:32 PM

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

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On Tue, 11/19/2019 - 04:05 PM

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.

Governor Reeves explains "Safer at Home" policy

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On Fri, 04/24/2020 - 05:08 PM

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:

School board looks at facility options

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On Tue, 01/14/2020 - 02:54 PM

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.

Love's Shooting Update

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On Thu, 06/11/2020 - 02:05 PM

One Wounded, Two Arrested In Magee Truck Stop Shooting

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On Wed, 06/10/2020 - 02:40 PM

Family pet abducted and killed

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On Tue, 01/28/2020 - 01:59 PM

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

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On Wed, 11/20/2019 - 04:31 PM

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.

President Donald J. Trump Approves Mississippi Disaster Declaration

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On Fri, 04/17/2020 - 11:47 AM

Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrests

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On Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:30 PM

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.

ARE YOU REGISTERED FOR SCHOOL?

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On Wed, 08/01/2018 - 11:56 AM

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

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On Tue, 12/19/2017 - 03:00 PM

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

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On Tue, 12/05/2017 - 02:10 PM

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

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On Wed, 07/12/2017 - 09:59 AM

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

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On Tue, 01/16/2018 - 09:57 AM

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

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On Wed, 05/09/2018 - 03:17 PM

SCAM ALERT

M’hall builder appeals Zoning Board decision

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On Tue, 01/16/2018 - 11:27 AM

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

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On Tue, 01/09/2018 - 02:46 PM

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

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On Tue, 11/14/2017 - 03:38 PM

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

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On Tue, 11/06/2018 - 03:37 PM

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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