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Norman Kennedy Dorr

Tue,08/26/25-4:00PM, 1,979 Reads
Norman Kennedy Dorr, age 78, of Mendenhall, MS, passed away on August 22, 2025. He was born in Oxford, MS, on July 4, 1947, and was the beloved son of Leonard Ira and Virginia Dorr.
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Hattiesburg attorney Vanessa J. Jones speaks to members of the media during a press conference Tuesday afternoon at Living Faith Miracle Temple C.O.G.I.C in Grenada.

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Seeking Answers: Family of student found dead on Delta State campus holds press conference

By ADAM PRESTRIDGE ADAM PRESTRIDGE
Tue,09/16/25-9:50PM, 1,979 Reads 62,407 Statewide
The family of the 21-year-old Delta State University student who was found dead on campus Monday morning wants answers.
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Magee Election Results

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Tue,04/08/25-9:00PM, 1,975 Reads
Election results have been confirmed for the Magee Municipal Republican Primary Election. Results include absentee ballots, and a total of 440 ballots were cast out of 2,190 registered voters, resulting in a voter turnout of 20 percent.
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Arrest Report 8-7-25

Wed,08/06/25-3:00PM, 1,975 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 16 arrests from July 28 to August 4.
Joey Lamar Hayes of 350 Dan George Road was arrested on July 29 and charged with possession of a controlled substance meth, cocaine, and a firearm.
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Members Helping Members

By KATINA RANKIN KATINA RANKIN
Thu,05/22/25-5:40PM, 1,966 Reads
Have Southern Pine Electric? Keep reading to see how your extra pennies are serving your local community.
If you round up your bill to the nearest dollar each month, your funds go directly back into the Simpson County community through Southern Pine’s Members Helping Members Program, a fund at the Pinebelt Foundation.
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A heavy presence of law enforcement made up of the Grenada Police Department and Grenada Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of the homicide in the 700 block of Leigh Avenue early Tuesday morning, Sept. 23. A gathering of family and friends was also on the scene.

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Names of teen murder suspects in Grenada High student’s death released

By ADAM PRESTRIDGE ADAM PRESTRIDGE
Tue,09/30/25-6:18PM, 1,957 Reads 75,733 Statewide
District Attorney William “Adam” Hopper confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the three juveniles arrested Monday in connection with Grenada High School student Ayden Reno’s death are being charged as adults.
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A heavy presence of law enforcement made up of the Grenada Police Department and Grenada Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of the homicide in the 700 block of Leigh Avenue early Tuesday morning. A gathering of family and friends were also on the scene.

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Grenada teen, Chargers football player found dead in city Monday night

By ADAM PRESTRIDGE ADAM PRESTRIDGE
Tue,09/23/25-5:10PM, 1,950 Reads 121,894 Statewide
The mood was somber Tuesday at Grenada High School after news of a fellow student’s death began quickly circulating throughout the hallways.
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Board lauds students

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Wed,10/22/25-9:00AM, 1,947 Reads
The Simpson County School Board held its regular monthly meeting with a full agenda of recognitions, discussions, and district updates.
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Students pictured Emily Baucus, Gabrial Bishop, Tylan Collins, Jamollia Dampier, Terrianna Parker, Cedrick Williams, Chloe Woodard, Austin Grimes, Jakiya Shaw, Jadarius McClain, Addison Warrell, Brian Miller, Frank Coleman, and Markala Floyd Not pictured: Vincent Dixon, Kaylyn Johnson, Makayla Jones, Dalton Jennings, and Tyler McGill

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Mendenhall Students Score Above State Average on ASVAB

Fri,04/25/25-12:55PM, 1,947 Reads
Several Mendenhall High School (MHS) students recently earned high scores on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB), scoring above the Mississippi state average of 16.
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Community Gathers for Citywide Prayer in Magee, ‘A City on Its Knees’

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Tue,07/01/25-11:04AM, 1,944 Reads
Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted a group of nearly 100 for an evening of prayer for Magee, A City on Its Knees, June 30, 2025. It was held in the parking lot adjacent to the Community House.
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