Magee Middle is hosting the District basketball tournament for middle school/junior high teams December 9th and 10th. Please refer to the attached schedule.Monday December 9th
1v4 4:00 Florence Girls v. Richland Girls
1v4 5:00 Richland Boys v. Magee Boys
Attention to our seniors in our community. There is currently a scam going on in Simpson County.
Callers from Texas are calling senior residents in our community according to Vera Sullivan, with account information on them personally.
The local branch of Tammany Hall opened their doors in Magee with the last municipal election. Cronyism seems to be at a peak and things are running smoothly, depending on which side of the coin you look at.
Dear Editor,
I’m writing because The Nutrition Site in Magee has not had any heat since November 21st. The maintenance man was called but he could not fix it. He told us someone was called to fix it, but he was in Memphis. The heater is still not working.
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The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 25 arrests from December 2 to December 9.
The SCSO reported the following additional arrests: domestic violence (2), warrants (5), MDOC (2), DUI 1st, court order, driving with license suspended (2), disturbing the peace, and reckless driving.
The big news that came from the city of Magee this week is they have taken delivery of a new firetruck.
The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on December 3 for their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss a proposal made by Steve Womack on behalf of Maintenance System Incorporated (MSI). Womack made contact with the board in November and submitted information for their review.
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The Mendenhall Chamber of Commerce hosted a Merry Mendenhall Christmas on December 6 in downtown Mendenhall. Stores on Main Street were open for Christmas Sales. There were carriage rides around the courthouse and Christmas Carolers in Alice Davis Park.
Mendenhall Cemetery to hold Wreaths Across AmericaTM Day Ceremony and Wreath Laying on STAURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010 at 10:00 A.M.
December 14
Gospel Sing Saturday, December 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Sanford Community Center, 663 Old Highway 49 Sanford. Featuring Harvest Quartet, Hickory Ridge and The Faithway Singers. Free admission. A love offering will be received. For more info call 601-765-6485.
December 15
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.
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.
At approximately 10:00 a.m., the Magee Fire Department was called to 217 Scott Harrington Road Mount Olive MS in response to a fire. The page described a possible arson situation involving a male setting fire around a home. Firefighters arrived on the scene accompanied by Simpson County Sheriff’s Deputies.
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The Simpson County Sheriff’s Department released a statement concerning the ongoing investigation surrounding the murder of Willie G. Davis Jr.
An active homicide investigation is underway in Simpson County. A press release from the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department provides details of a shooting occurring Sunday morning shortly after midnight on R T Lake Road in Mendenhall.
After a 10-win stellar season that saw the Magee Trojans break the 2nd round curse to reach the 3rd round of the 3A Playoffs for the first time since 2000, the Trojans season has come to an end after a 35-0 loss to the Wildcats of Columbia.
The Ollie Mayhall BYW of the First Baptist Church of Magee is hosting a Christmas Tour Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 2-4 PM. The Raynold and Tiffany Kinslow home, The Russell building including the offices and apartment of Debra and Jonathan Styron, and Hopewell Presbyterian Church are included on the tour. Tickets are $10 and may be purchase
The Simpson County Development District held a called meeting at their Mendenhall offices Thursday morning to discuss a proposal offer for the Mendenhall Industrial Park.
Participates are: Raynold and Tiffany Kinslow whose home is located at 328 Old Magee RD. (the old Johnny and Shelley McCarty house)
The Russell Building including the offices and the apartment of Jonathan and Debra Styron
The Hopewell Presbyterian Church
Simpson County is in the process of acquiring some new equipment through lease purchase.
Trustmark Bank had the lowest bid and will be financing two new John Deere cab tractors.
A county resident has appealed to the Simpson County Board of Supervisors for relief on a $1,700 garbage bill.
Willie Sherman appeared in front of the Board of Supervisors last week seeking relief on his garbage bill, stating that the county refused to pick up his garbage.
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.
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.
Accountability seems to be the standard for the new board of the Simpson County School District which met for the first time on January 10.
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.
Ms. Sheila Stewart and her late husband, Tommy Stewart, of Harrisville are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ginger Ann Stewart, to Randal David Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Warren of Magee.
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.
Interim Sheriff Greg Reynolds reported on Tuesday April 23 2019, an area search was conducted for Elizabeth Barker. The search was extensive and included several local and state agencies. The search concluded at approximately 8:30 p.m. Barker was found on April 24 at approximately 8:00 a.m. at or near the family home.
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A substitute teacher at Magee High School has reportly made inappropriate contact with a female student via the internet.
Simpson County School District leadership has refused comment, saying that the situation is a personnel matter, which is not subject to public information standards.
James David Parker, 61, of Huntsville, Texas, died Tuesday at St Mary's Hospital in Cottonwood ID. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 1:00 PM at White Oak Baptist Church. The Burial will follow in White Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. (601) 849-5031
Ms. Bridgett Ann Carson, age 51, departed this life February 3, 2018 in Jackson.
A service for Ms. Carson was held Saturday, Feb. 10 at New Vineyard Church, Rained Road, Jackson. Her final resting place is Autumn Woods Cemetery, Northside Drive, Jackson.
Dollie Anderson Toney gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. She was born on January 28, 1949, to R. C. Anderson and Eunice B. (Welch) Anderson in Magee, MS.
Jettie Mae Craft, 85, of Magee, Mississippi, died Tuesday at Magee General Hospital. She was born Monday, October 31, 1932.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee.
Johnny T Tullos, 70, of Braxton, Mississippi, died Monday at Bedford Care Nursing Home in Mendenhall. He was born Tuesday, February 3, 1948.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall.
Benny Harold Prince passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Simpson General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 18, 1935, in Simpson County, to John Berlie Prince and Mary (Heitt) Prince.
Mr. Ronnie Pokey Gaylor, age 61, departed this life on March 7, 2018 at his home in Jackson. Services were held Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at Truevine M.B. Church, Jackson. Mr. Graylor’s final resting place is Autumn Woods Cemetery, Northside Drive, Jackson.
The Magee Police Department responded to a situation near 1304 1st Avenue Magee, MS last Friday. Assistant Chief Joey Womack explained that the emergency call was placed by a neighbor detailing a young woman who had sustained multiple stab wounds.
The situation with a noose that was tied in a piece of cord at Mendenhall Jr. High had parents and members from the black community up in arms at the school board meeting.
