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Local lake being drained to correct hazard
By MARLAN JONES,
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 2:23pm
Simpson County Lake is being drained to make repairs to its dam.
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Arrest Reports 1-23-2020
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Tue, 01/21/2020 - 2:25pm
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 17 arrests from January 13 to January 20.
Shawn Anthony Puckett of 196 Sawmill Road Braxton MS was arrested on January 14 and charged with possession of methamphetamine, paraphernalia, and introducing contraband.
Mayor pushes for pod cast
By PAT BROWN,
Wed, 01/22/2020 - 1:41pm
BY PAT BROWN
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From a recent meeting, Mayor Dale Berry reports that many school districts are top heavy in administration.
Lions Club in Magee is known for having good programs
By PAT BROWN,
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 2:28pm
Well, I snicker a bit when I think why the Magee Lions Club has such good programs. It goes back almost 30 years ago when I moved to Magee. Having been a Lion elsewhere I knew about the fun and good work the club did.
Real Pure Bottling requests exemption
By PAT BROWN,
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 2:17pm
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors re-approved the original five-year request for ad valorem tax exemption for Real Pure Bottling Company at their last board meeting.
State lacks the clout it once had
By CHARLES DUNAGIN,
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 2:26pm
The likely November rematch between Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy for one of Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seats is a reminder that Mississippi lacks the power it once had at the nation’s Capitol.
Martinas Rankin to play in Super Bowl 54
By MARLAN JONES,
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 2:13pm
For the second year in a row Simpson County will be represented in the Super Bowl.
Black mark on the FBI
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Tue, 01/21/2020 - 2:29pm
The banquet hall at the Country Club of Jackson was full to hear writer Andy McCarthy speak at a function hosted by Mississippi Center for Public Policy. McCarthy is a columnist for the National Review and has recently published a book, Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency.
Norman Edgar Hicks Jr.
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Tue, 01/21/2020 - 2:37pm
Norman Edgar Hicks Jr, (Snooks)84, of Magee, passed from this life Monday at home in Magee. He was born Friday, February 1, 1935.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home Magee.
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School board looks at facility options
Tue, 01/14/2020 - 1:54pm
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.
Sheriff Mullins reports 16 weapons missing
By PAT BROWN,
Tue, 01/07/2020 - 10:51am
A new county official coming on board after last Friday’s swearing in ceremony has prompted questions about missing inventory, specifically confiscated weapons from the Sheriff’s Department.
Arrest Reports 1-2-2020
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Fri, 12/27/2019 - 11:21am
Note: The arrest report was compiled early due to holiday print schedule.
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 11 arrests from December 20 to December 26.
Three to participate in DYW program
Tue, 01/14/2020 - 1:41pm
The Distinguished Young Women program will be held January 18 at Boswell Auditorium at 7 p.m. with three young women vying for the county’s Distinguished Young Woman 2020.
Tickets are available for purchase at the door for $10.
Magee addressing leaks from boring
Tue, 01/14/2020 - 2:14pm
Several reports of leaks came to the Magee Board of Aldermen for attention at their recent meeting. The leaks have followed recent borings as a result of new cable being put in Magee for high speed internet.
Underage smokers, dippers and chewers beware!
By PAT BROWN,
Wed, 01/08/2020 - 11:02am
BY PAT BROWN
PUBLISHER
There are several reports of leaks following recent borings as a result of new cable being put in Magee for high speed internet.
We are all so much more blessed than we realize
By PAT BROWN,
Fri, 12/27/2019 - 11:56am
One of the things we do because we are so blessed is to try to find folks who have a need we can help meet, and normally that need comes around Christmas.
M’hall adopts liquor sales ordinance
By MARLAN JONES,
Fri, 12/27/2019 - 10:55am
The City of Mendenhall has established Ordinance Number 264 in response to the changes of liquor sales.
Schools to give park to Magee
Tue, 01/14/2020 - 1:44pm
The Simpson County School District may have the final word on the Washington Street Park, which the City of Magee has asked the district to transfer to them.
A state law requires that if a school property no longer serves the needs of the community its ownership will revert to the school district.
Harrisville gets new fire truck to serve community
Fri, 12/27/2019 - 10:52am
Members of the Harrisville Fire Department took possession of a new piece of fire-fighting equipment last Friday afternoon. Those on hand for the event were Chancery Clerk Tommy Joe Harvey, John Ward, Supervisor Danny Craft, Chief Nathan Chain, Supervisor Brian Kennedy , J. R.
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Craft assumes presidency of Board of Supervisors for 2020
By MARLAN JONES,
Fri, 12/20/2019 - 11:57am
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors met for their final meeting of the year on December 13. It was the final meeting for several of the department heads and elected officials. Dean Blackwell appeared before the board to discuss the access road to the industrial park located near Bowen Road.
Mendenhall frontage road
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Tue, 08/13/2019 - 12:38pm
Southern Rock LLC recently completed dirt work for the Mendenhall frontage road. The road will be located between East Street and the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 13. The project was completed on schedule and paving will begin soon.
City does not respond to senior citizen’s needs at community center
Tue, 12/10/2019 - 1:35pm
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.
Community Calendar -12-12-2019
Tue, 12/10/2019 - 1:36pm
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
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
Mon, 01/28/2019 - 4:27pm
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
246 PM CST Mon Jan 28 2019
...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGION LATE
TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...
.A strong cold front will combine with a weather disturbance to
We are all so much more blessed than we realize
By PAT BROWN,
Fri, 12/27/2019 - 11:56am
One of the things we do because we are so blessed is to try to find folks who have a need we can help meet, and normally that need comes around Christmas.
Sheriff’s Dept. reports missing guns
Tue, 10/01/2019 - 2:10pm
The status of some missing weapons surfaced during the board meeting of the Simpson County Board of Supervisors.
According to Sheriff Greg Reynolds, approximately five pistols are unaccounted for. Two are derringer type pistols. The guns were listed on the county inventory in 2016 and now the where abouts are unknown.
School Board is not thinking clearly with budget issue
Tue, 07/02/2019 - 1:53pm
Last Thursday evening, July 27th, the Simpson County School Board held a public hearing regarding a proposed increase in ad valorem taxes, that according to the public advertisement, “may result” in an increase in the ad valorem tax millage rate. At the meeting, the School District Accountant, Mr.
Good news for the Simpson County’s branch of Tammany Hall
By PAT BROWN,
Tue, 12/10/2019 - 1:34pm
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.
Should we panic over the measles outbreaks?
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 2:37pm
by: Jane M. Orient, M.D.
In general, it is not a good idea to panic about anything. The panic itself often causes more harm than the original threat.
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Mendenhall Junior High well represented in MS Prospects football game
Tue, 12/26/2017 - 1:11pm
Four seventh grade students from Mendenhall Junior High will be representing Simpson County in the Second Annual Mississippi Prospects Football game on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the University of Southern MS. Pictured with head Coach Daniel Stroud. #4 Tyler Bridges, #22 Walter Owens, #58 Jamar Winn and #18 Derrick Jenkins Jr.
Arrest Reports 7-21-2017
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Fri, 09/29/2017 - 10:28am
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 23 arrests from September 11 to September 18.
Jason Jordan of 616 Hillen Bale Hattiesburg MS was arrested on September 16 and charged with possession of methamphetamine.
Morgan Dunn seeks Congressional seat
By PAT BROWN,
Tue, 01/23/2018 - 1:13pm
Morgan Dunn of Magee is jumping into the political race for Mississippi’s Third Congressional Seat.
The seat has been held by Congressman Gregg Harper, who recently announced his decision not to seek re-election for the position he has held since 2009.
Community Calendar 11-16-2017
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Tue, 11/14/2017 - 2:34pm
November 18
Martha Lee Sutton McCrillis
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Tue, 01/23/2018 - 12:38pm
Martha McCrillis passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018, at her residence. She was born on February 18, 1953, to Frank Sutton and Lou (Ross) Sutton Carpenter in Florida.
Byars and Burch to exchange vows Nov. 25
Mon, 11/20/2017 - 2:05pm
Mr. and Mrs. James Mangum and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Burch are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Olivia Carsyn Byars and Davin James Burch. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Magee High School and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she received her bachelor of science degree in nursing.
County considers joining opioid suit
By GRAYSON SEGHINI,
Tue, 12/19/2017 - 2:13pm
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors decided to consider filing a lawsuit against the opioid epidemic during Friday’s meeting.
Local developer confronts city on road maintenance
Tue, 01/23/2018 - 12:48pm
The Magee Board of Aldermen heard from local developer Chris Lane about a road situation at their board meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 16.
Members Urged to Reduce Electricity Use
Wed, 01/17/2018 - 9:27am
TAYLORSVILLE – Southern Pine Electric and other power companies are experiencing a critical shortage of electricity due to the increased usage from the extreme low temperatures. All members are asked to temporarily reduce their electric usage until further notice.
Crime on rise in county
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Tue, 01/09/2018 - 1:43pm
The first week of the New Year in Simpson County brought three armed robberies that occurred in several locations around the county.
