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Sophisticated Pearls of Simpson County came together Saturday morning, April 26 to provide a touch of greenery and color to Marvin Jackson Park. Back row, Kamari Burkett, Marci Sims, Seth Dampeer, Morgan Dampeer, Troy Diamond, Chase McWilliams, Ariana Gaspar, Clara Jaynes, and Carolyn Diamond. Front row is Dinah Rankin Wilson, Latoya Burkett, Chandra Roby, Valerie Webber, Kitzmet Craft, Chan Willis, Karen Hamilton, Antrice Smith, Sharon McInnis and Katina Rankin.

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‘Pearls’ work to beautify park with trees

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Wed,04/30/25-9:30AM, 1,933 Reads
Sophisticated Pearls of Simpson County (SPSC) wasted no time planting pink and white crepe myrtle trees at Marvin Jackson Park in Magee after receiving approval from the Magee Board of Aldermen.
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Parents charged for damages

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Wed,04/23/25-8:05AM, 1,932 Reads
At the April 15 meeting of the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Police Chief Denis Borges stated the three juveniles responsible for the damage to City Park bathrooms were identified and apprehended.
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M’hall deals with property compliance

Wed,05/14/25-8:30AM, 1,927 Reads
The City of Mendenhall Board of Aldermen convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, with all members present to considered city purchases and contracts, property cleanup, and personnel matters.
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Arrest Report 7-10-2025

Thu,07/10/25-8:00AM, 1,922 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 22 arrests from June 30 to July 7.
James Randall Bonner of 124 Ruby Taylor Road Mendenhall was arrested on July 1 and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
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County per pupil expenditure up $2000

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Wed,04/02/25-8:00AM, 1,907 Reads
The Simpson County School District (SCSD) is charged with allocating resources to ensure quality education for its students. Analyzing the per-student expenditure provides insight into the district's financial commitment and allows for comparisons at state, regional, and national levels.
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Magee Honors Mayor Berry and Alderman Brown at Retirement Reception

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Wed,06/18/25-6:49AM, 1,901 Reads
Mayor Dale Berry and Alderman Patrick Brown were honored at a retirement reception Monday, June 16 at the First Baptist Church of Magee family Life Center.
Family, friends, and co-workers were in abundance to say thank you along with goodbye to the multiple term public servants, enjoying memories, hugs and handshakes.
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Arrest Report 6-19-25

Wed,06/18/25-6:09PM, 1,898 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 11 arrests from June 9 to June 16.
The SCSO reported the following arrest: careless driving, possession of paraphernalia, hold, simple assault, expired tag, no driver’s license, shoplifting, and capias.
The Mendenhall Police Department reported 1 arrest from June 9 to June 16.
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Mendenhall Miss Hospitality Bella Broadhead

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MENDENHALL TO BE REPRESENTED IN 76TH ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI MISS HOSPITALITY COMPETITION JULY 18-19

Thu,07/03/25-9:31AM, 1,890 Reads
Bella Broadhead will represent Mendenhall in the 76th Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition at the Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater in downtown Hattiesburg July 18 - 19.
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Jacie, Jacob and Joanna Dickerson

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MSU Siblings Jacie, Jacob and Joanna Dickerson Share College Journey

Wed,05/14/25-5:29PM, 1,876 Reads
For twins Jacie and Jacob Dickerson, along with their younger sister Joanna, being MSU Bulldogs together as college students has reinforced the strong bonds they built in childhood.
Born and raised in Magee, they grew up attending the same elementary and high schools before enrolling at Jones College and later transferring to MSU.
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The Cougar defense was active early as they combined for a tackle to stop the Columbia ball carrier for a short gain.

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Loss to Columbia drops SCA 1-2

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Wed,09/17/25-8:11AM, 1,857 Reads
The Simpson Academy Cougars came out swinging, but could not overcome a furious Columbia Academy start, dropping last week’s Friday night home contest 48–14. The loss drops Simpson to 1–2 on the season as they turn their focus toward an away tilt with Wayne Academy this week.
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