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Members of the Mendenhall Business Women's Club met to wrap gifts for the four families they assisted for Christmas 2025. They are, seated, from left, Jennifer Walker, Shannon Welch, Amanda Broadhead and Lauren Barnes; standing, from left, Kim Smith, Judy Lee, Michelle Adcox, Jeanie Gregory and Melissa Sullivan.

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New blood sparks new event
By BETH PUDAS
Wed,12/31/25-9:00AM , 522 Reads
Amanda Broadhead cannot recall a time when her mother Janella Lee was not a member of the Mendenhall Business Women’s Club. Broadhead joined two years ago and recently several other younger women have joined MBWC, bringing new ideas and talents.
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Brett Duncan with Prince CPA brought budget updates to the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen during the meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

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City of Magee in ‘good shape’ financially
By BETH PUDAS
Wed,12/31/25-7:00AM , 703 Reads
The Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, December 16, for their final regular meeting of 2025.
City Attorney Wesla Sullivan was acting secretary as City Clerk Jon Styron was absent.
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2025 Year in Review
By BETH PUDAS
Tue,12/30/25-4:00PM , 904 Reads
January 2 – Rural Education and Leadership (REAL) Christian Foundation, Inc. presented scholarship money to three local schools serving Simpson County. Genesis One Christian School, Grace Christian School of Mt. Olive and Hope Christian Academy in D’Lo each received $5,000.
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A more than usual love for Christmas
By BETH PUDAS
Wed,12/24/25-2:00PM , 1,326 Reads
Bill Broadhead of Mendenhall learned early that to his wife Amanda, Christmas was more than special. Early, as in before they even began dating. But it took a trip to a Marshall Bowl game to solidify his acceptance of her passion.
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