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The Simpson County School Board voted to rescind consolidation during their June 12 meeting. The motion passed by a majority vote. Standing from left to right Superintendent Dr. Paul Lawrence, Board members Lillie Hardy, Ralph Walker, Thomas Ray Floyd, Terra Mallette, Stacey Herrin, and Board Attorney John Hooks.

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Consolidation Rescinded
By MARLAN JONES
Wed,06/18/25-8:00AM , 2,594 Reads
At a recent meeting of the Simpson County School Board, members voted to officially rescind a motion passed by the previous board to build a consolidated high school. The decision passed by a majority vote, with board member Thomas Ray Floyd making the motion and Stacey Herrin seconding it.
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Property ‘a hazard’
By MARLAN JONES
Wed,06/11/25-7:00AM , 1,356 Reads
The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen gathered for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 3, at City Hall to address a range of city matters—from property maintenance issues and public safety staffing to financial approvals and upcoming community events.
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The Simpson County Board of Supervisors presented the 2025 MAS County Scholarships to Kade Walker and Braden Duncan. From left, Chancery Clerk Tim Gray, Supervisor Wayne Womack, Supervisor Mitchell Chatman, Supervisor Danny Craft, Kade Walker, Braden Duncan, Supervisor Charlie Westmorelan, and Supervisor Donny Welch.

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County handed bill for youth court bility fo
By MARLAN JONES
Wed,06/04/25-8:22AM , 1,426 Reads
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors convened for their regularly scheduled meeting on June 2, addressing a range of matters from judicial changes to infrastructure updates and economic development.
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Army veteran and Braxton Planners treasurer Virginia Montgomery led the ceremony as citizens from the Town of Braxton observed Memorial Day Monday.

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Braxton celebrates Memorial Day
By MARLAN JONES
Wed,05/28/25-11:00AM , 1,068 Reads
Braxton is the home of several veterans and many other supporters of veterans who attended the recent Memorial Day service held there on May 26.
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
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