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State Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune

Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 4,135 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 4:10 PM

A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those born as males passed a crucial hurdle in the Mississippi Legislature.

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Governor Tate Reeves Releases New Executive Order

READ MORE > 3,073 Reads
On Tue, 03/02/2021 - 2:57 PM

JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed Executive Order 1549. This order will go into effect at 5:00 PM on March 3rd and stay in effect until March 31st. "Today, I signed what I expect will be one of my last executive orders regarding COVID-19. Our hospitalizations have plummeted, and our case numbers have fallen dramatically as well.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 01, 2021

By Press Release - MSDH , READ MORE > 2,454 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 9:20 AM

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

 

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Why teachers in Mississippi work second jobs to get by

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 2,373 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 4:39 PM

A teacher with nearly two decades of experience in schools across Mississippi, Chanda Ferguson has done everything she can to raise her salary to support her family, including three kids. 

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Public Service Commission will examine regional grid's actions during recent ice storm

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 1,838 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 3:35 AM

The Mississippi Public Service Commission will be using a standard audit of Entergy’s membership in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) regional transmission organization to examine the RTO’s role in the service disruptions during the recent ice storm.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 04, 2021

By Press Release - MSDH , READ MORE > 1,599 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 4:53 PM

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

 

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Supervisors approve resort status for club

By Pat Brown , READ MORE > 1,546 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 8:30 AM

Simpson County is a step closer to approving resort status for the Simpson County Country Club.

What that means for the club is the chance to provide members with a full service restaurant complete with a bar.  

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Arrest Report 3-4-2021

READ MORE > 1,232 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 9:20 AM

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 7 arrests from February 22 to March 1.

Desmond Dunbar Fortenberry of 5114 Highway 13 Prentiss MS was arrested on February 24 and charged with murder and attempted escape.

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MEC's Virtual Legislative Scrambler - Speaker Philip Gunn

By Press Release - MEC , READ MORE > 987 Reads
On Fri, 03/05/2021 - 12:05 PM

MEC recently hosted their rescheduled Legislative Scrambler featuring Speaker Philip Gunn this morning at 8:00 a.m. live from the Mississippi State Capitol.

Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 04, 2021

By Press Release - MSDH , READ MORE > 591 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 9:15 AM

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

 

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Marshall Ramsey: Thank You

By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 21,545 Reads
On Fri, 02/05/2021 - 5:40 PM

Medicaid.

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Opinion: Debtors’ prisons alive and well in Mississippi

By Wyatt Emmerich , READ MORE > 15,225 Reads
On Sat, 02/13/2021 - 8:50 AM

There is increasing political movement toward introducing less punishment and more rehabilitation into the Mississippi criminal justice system.

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Fatal Accident Claims Lives of Two Students

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On Fri, 02/12/2021 - 1:02 PM

According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol at 7:20 a.m., a fatal crash occurred on MS-43 8 miles south of the Mendenhall City Limits.  Preliminary reports in

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Attala County Woman Fined for Chaining Dog Without Shelter in Freezing Cold

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On Fri, 02/12/2021 - 8:39 AM

 

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‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County

By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 11,612 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 4:05 PM

Marie Gaston still remembers all the food her parents cooked when she was growing up. The aromas of fried chicken, green beans, cabbage, candied yams and fried potatoes often floated from the kitchen. Gaston said her parents cooked full meals like this nearly every day.

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Waste Management resumes normal collection schedule in central Mississippi

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On Sat, 02/20/2021 - 2:15 PM

All Waste Management collection services, including residential, commercial, and roll-off, will resume regularly scheduled service to our valued customers beginning Monday, February 22, safety and road conditions permitting. Waste Management expects extra heavy volume along all routes, which may precipitate some delays in service.

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Senator Hyde-Smith highlights Sarah Thomas’ historic role in Super Bowl LV

By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith , READ MORE > 9,895 Reads
On Thu, 02/04/2021 - 4:54 PM

Below is a press release by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith:

In a Senate floor speech, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week heralded the historic role Mississippi native Sarah Thomas will play on Sunday as the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl game.

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The multifaceted role of Black churches in Yalobusha County

By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 8,659 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 4:50 PM

This is the second in a series on Black life, history and culture in Yalobusha County during Black History Month.

 

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Court of Appeals decisions - February 09, 2021

By Press Release - Mississippi Court of Appeals , READ MORE > 6,013 Reads
On Tue, 02/09/2021 - 6:05 PM

Listed below are the Mississippi Court of Appeals decisions for February 9, 2021:

Mississippi Court of Appeals

February 9, 2021

McCarty, David Neil, J.

X  2019-CP-01386-COA

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Marshall Ramsey: Ice Storm

By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 5,462 Reads
On Fri, 02/12/2021 - 4:40 PM

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Governor Reeves explains "Safer at Home" policy

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On Fri, 04/24/2020 - 4:08 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:

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Love's Shooting Update

READ MORE > 117,253 Reads
On Thu, 06/11/2020 - 1:05 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.

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School board devises plan to start classes

By Donna McLean , READ MORE > 114,717 Reads
On Tue, 07/21/2020 - 2:02 PM

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

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On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 10:08 AM

BY PAT BROWN

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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

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On Wed, 04/29/2020 - 8:22 AM

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

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Our community needs to do some listening

By Pat Brown , READ MORE > 101,604 Reads
On Tue, 06/16/2020 - 1:27 PM

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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On Fri, 06/05/2020 - 1:51 PM

From Mississippi Today

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Simpson County Schools Start Date Pushed Back To August 17

READ MORE > 81,930 Reads
On Wed, 08/05/2020 - 1:12 PM

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

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On Tue, 10/13/2020 - 2:40 PM

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

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On Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:15 AM

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?

READ MORE > 2,931,853 Reads
On Wed, 08/01/2018 - 10:56 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.us to register your child for scho

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Board refuses bid for elementary

READ MORE > 2,637,806 Reads
On Tue, 12/19/2017 - 2:00 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. 

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Chamber Board’s Brien Hubbard

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On Tue, 12/05/2017 - 1:10 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.

 

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M’hall board hears from parents

READ MORE > 2,473,438 Reads
On Wed, 07/12/2017 - 8:59 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.

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School board delays election

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On Tue, 01/16/2018 - 8:57 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. 

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Scam Alert-Entergy

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On Wed, 05/09/2018 - 2:17 PM

SCAM ALERT

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M’hall builder appeals Zoning Board decision

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On Tue, 01/16/2018 - 10:27 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.

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Kennedy to head county Board of Supervisors

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On Tue, 01/09/2018 - 1:46 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. 

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Magee board to OK cigar smoking in city

READ MORE > 1,919,646 Reads
On Tue, 11/14/2017 - 2:38 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.

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Board of Supervisors was on target with appointment

By Pat Brown , READ MORE > 1,781,429 Reads
On Tue, 11/06/2018 - 2:37 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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Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote

A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those… READ MORE

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Opinion: Debtors’ prisons alive and well in Mississippi
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Annie Lou Hopkins, 84, of Magee passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in… READ MORE

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Weddings & Engagements

Prather and Boe to wed November 21

Vic and Angie Prather of Mendenhall, Miss., proudly announce the engagement and approaching… READ MORE

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When it became clear that 384 students unenrolled from the public schools here and weren’t coming… READ MORE

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