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November 20
The Booker Community Nutrition Garden will network with the Showers Garden in Oma to have Sweet Potato Day on Friday, Nov. 20. Events will start at Booker Community Nutrition
Garden in Pinola at 1 p.m. For more information call Booker T. Woodard at 779-348-6748.
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(Editor’s Note: Many of the organizations listed as meeting regularly are temporarily cancelled or restricted due to coronavirus. Contact individual organizations for correct meeting information.)
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Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:00 AM
The Simpson County School District along with members of the administrative staff are being sued in federal court on a Constitutional amendment issue.
The suit, which names Superintendent Greg Paes, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Robert Sanders, and Simpson Central Principal Dr. Antionette Woodall as plaintiffs, says that the school district violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U. S. Constitution.
The situation arose when 9-year-old Lydia Booth wore a protective mask to class at Simpson Central School that stated “Jesus Loves Me.”
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Thu, 10/29/2020 - 09:59 AM
Simpson County School District students will come closer to modern technology as new Chromebooks are distributed.
The district took possession of the Chromebooks Monday of this week. The devices are set to be distributed the first week of November.
According to Misty Hannah, Associate Superintendent, the computers had to be logged into inventory at the county level before they were sent to the schools. Hannah said each school will be responsible for distribution to the students. Parents will be notified as to what the schedule for their individual school will be.
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Tue, 10/27/2020 - 01:39 PM
The Magee Trojans put on a dominant defensive display in their 14-7 victory over the Jefferson Davis County Jaguars last Friday night.
Trojan players had this game circled, and many of the senior players said they were out for revenge after suffering a close loss to the Jaguars last season. It was a highly anticipated rematch by fans as well, and the game was sold out.
The Jaguars possessed the football to start the game, and the Trojans set the tone early. Trojan cornerback DQ Levy ended the Jaguars’ first offensive possession with an interception.
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Wed, 10/21/2020 - 08:11 AM
The Simpson Academy Cougars celebrated Senior Night last Friday as they took on the Park Place Christian Academy Crusaders. The Cougars won the game convincingly with a final score of 35-19.
The Cougars started the game with a good defensive stance giving their offense excellent field position. A rollout pass from Brentley Berry was good for a 38 yard gain by Bryce Jensen. The Jensen completion set up a quick swing pass to Tyler Stanford for a touchdown.
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Wed, 10/21/2020 - 08:10 AM
The Magee Trojans kept the train rolling last Friday with a 46-14 win over the Tylertown Chiefs. The Trojans traveled to Tylertown and were hot from the start. Cayden Bridges opened all scoring with a 5-yard rushing touchdown. From there the Trojans ran away with the game and scored 32 unanswered points.
Chandler Pittman completed three total touchdown passes to Bridges, Xavier Franks, and Jaylen Floyd. Jawon Shaw and Tristian Newsome each had a rushing touchdown as the Trojans put on a brilliant display of offense.
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Wed, 10/21/2020 - 08:09 AM
Last Friday night felt the most normal of any game played this season.
The Mendenhall Tiger Pride marching band was in the stands battling against the Florence Eagles band while the football players competed on the field. Jack Jinkins called the game with his usual enthusiasm. There was a halftime show! The stands were fairly packed, and fans could feel the atmosphere of old when attending a high school football game.
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Wed, 10/21/2020 - 08:03 AM
Re’Kyia Lott, right, is the 2020 Homecoming Queen for Mendenhall High School. Lott was crowned by 2019 Queen Jamiria Sorrell. The Mendenhall Tigers won their omecoming matchup,defeating the Florence Eagles 35-21.
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Wed, 10/21/2020 - 07:59 AM
Members of the P-16 Committee hold their monthly meeting at the Magee High School Library. The purpose of the committee is to build stronger relations between communities and schools that are performing sub-standard. For more information about the local P-16 committee, contact Rev. Ralph Walker, chairman, or the Magee High School Office. For story, see page 4.
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Tue, 10/06/2020 - 01:38 PM
With a brilliant full moon and an excited Homecoming home crowd in attendance at Lloyd S. Jones Field, the Simpson Academy Cougars blasted Winston Academy of Louisville 47-7 on Oct. 2.
