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P-16 Committee works with schools on solving issues

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On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 09:08 AM

We were given an invitation this week to attend the Magee High School P-16 meeting. The State Department of Education has mandated that schools at risk of failing on state accountability measures must implement a P-16 Committee.

Politics are surfacing the closer we get to November

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On Tue, 10/13/2020 - 03:15 PM

With the election just around the corner it is typical that politicians would be visiting in Simpson County. As a rule we try to stay away from publicizing these little trips; however, when you have a seated big-time politician like a United States Senator visit small communities it is news.

M’hall 5th grade gets new space

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On Tue, 10/13/2020 - 03:05 PM

The Simpson County School Board has approved the construction of a new fifth grade building in Mendenhall.
The new facility will accommodate the fifth grade students from the former Mendenhall Junior High School, who will be removed as a middle school class and made the upper grade of the elementary school.

Magee Mayor Dale Berry brought to the attention of the Magee Board of Aldermen the numerous improvements the board has made to the city without raising taxes, including the purchase of a new fire truck, a new garbage truck and a new grapple truck as well as the paving project just completed on Main Avenue in downtown.

Magee adds more streets to paving plan

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On Tue, 10/13/2020 - 02:56 PM

At the recommendation of Mayor Dale Berry, the Magee Board of Aldermen has approved additional paving in the city while the asphalt contractor currently working is still located in Magee.

Supervisors close fiscal year

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On Tue, 10/06/2020 - 02:01 PM

The Simpson County Board of Supervisors held their last meeting of the 2019-2020 budget year on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
The meeting was held to follow government accounting procedures in order to start the new fiscal year, which begins on Oct. 1 and ends on Sept. 30 each year.

Dilmore to begin as City Superintendent Oct. 5

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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 03:49 PM

The City of Magee will soon have a new City Superintendent.
After working through almost 30 applicants the city offered the position to Hugh Dilmore.
He will replace retiring Sperintendent Nelvis Rankin.

Plans are to return to classes on October 21

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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 03:46 PM

Simpson County Schools will be back in session October 21 in a traditional setting as much as possible.
Superintendent Greg Paes told the paper on Tuesday morning that plans are for the district to return to class as much as possible beginning October 21.

The new Magee Trojan fieldhouse officially opened Thursday with a ribbon cutting. From left, Stacey Herring, Danny Cowart, Patrice Boykin, Superintendent Greg Paes, Athletic Director Teddy Dyes.

Ribbon cutting held for new Trojan field house

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On Tue, 09/29/2020 - 02:51 PM

Thursday marked the official opening of the new Magee High School Field House.
Almost 100 guests were on hand for the ribbon cutting celebration all of whom were practicing COVID protective measures for the event.

Trip to Memphis turns out to be real fun

By Pat Brown, READ MORE > 3,178 Reads
On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:16 AM

This past Friday Nancy and I had decided to take the day off and do a little trip because our other planned vacations had been interrupted for one reason or another. Initial plans were to go to Gulfshores for the weekend.

Supervisors adopt budget with 4.5 mill increase

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:07 AM

September 4 was the final date to qualify for election to the Simpson County School Board, and this year much is at stake as a bond issue is being considered.

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