When Andy Gipson was recently named Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce to serve the remainder of Cindy Hyde-Smith’s term until 2020, Gipson vacated his seat as Representative for District 77 in the Mississippi House of Representatives.
A special election will be held on July 10 to determine who will represent District 77.
April 27
Trustmark Bank is sponsoring a Shred-It Day on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to clean out those valuable papers and enjoy a sausage sandwich. The event will be on the front parking lot of the Trustmark Bank in Magee.
April 28
Jones Ray Fitzhugh, 75, died on April 24, 2018, in Simpson County, Mississippi. Mr. Fitzhugh was born on August 1, 1942, in Scott County, Mississippi to his parents J.C. and Christine Fitzhugh.
A shooting occurred last Saturday in Heidelberg, Miss., that resulted in the death of one Simpson County native and left another injured. Authorities explained that the incident occurred at approximately 3 a.m.
Smith County, more specifically, Raleigh, will soon permit the sale of liquor.
A referendum held by the voters in Raleigh passed by a nearly two to one margin. There were 202 votes favoring the passage of the sale of liquor compared to 106 who voted against it, according to Raleigh City Clerk Helen Bounds.
More and more Americans are joining the chorus that Facebook’s hoarding of data about its users, which has fueled its phenomenal growth, is not a good thing for us individually or as a nation. And it’s music to my ears.
Magee Middle School will be looking for a new principal for the 2018-20l9 school year.
Four Magee High School sophomores have been accepted into the state’s two specialty high schools for next year.
Many Simpson countians are facing a healthcare issue that prevents them from getting adequate healthcare. It boils down to one simple problem: they are unable to afford a primary care physician.
The 59th Mendenhall Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet was held on March 22 at the National Guard Armory in Mendenhall.
The silent auction began at 6:30 p.m. and included items such as decorative carvings and original paintings by Wade Stevens.
When asked, “What do you want from the football team?” Magee High School’s principal, Dr. Tom Duncan, responded, “A state championship.”
Robert J. Barnes, President and CEO, PriorityOne Bank, recently announced the hire of Lee Maddox.
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Dennis Ammann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peoples Bank, today announced that the bank would fund three college scholarships annually for Simpson County students attending the local campus of Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
At approximately 4 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, the Magee Police Department responded to a call describing a dead body near the Highway 28 West and Highway 49 intersection.
The Magee Police Department responded to a situation near 1304 1st Avenue Magee, MS last Friday. Assistant Chief Joey Womack explained that the emergency call was placed by a neighbor detailing a young woman who had sustained multiple stab wounds.
Simpson County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Staff Scott Womack has resigned from the department.
Womack was hired in August 2016, and replaced previous chief of staff Richard Harper.
On January 3, 2018, at approximately 2157 Hours, a Wards Restaurant manager reported to the Magee Police Department via 911 that they had been robbed at gunpoint by a man and he had just got an undisclosed amount of cash from the business.
Sheriff Donald O’Cain reported there were a total of 41 dispatches of vehicles that were called in for vehicles that slid from the roadway.
Tuesday evening a fuel truck turned over on Highway 49 near D’Lo the sheriff reported it was empty. There was also a log truck that turned over near Pinola.
Al Gary of Mendenhall died Monday, January 8, 2018, as the result of a one car accident in Longview, Texas, on January 7.
UPDATE – Wednesday, January 17, 12:30 p.m.
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) continues its response to the winter weather event statewide and continues to advise the public to stay off roads with reported icy conditions and to limit travel to emergencies only.
At approximately 4 a.m. Monday, November 20, the Magee Police Department responded to a call describing a dead body near the Highway 28 West and Highway 49 intersection.
Assistant Chief Joey Womack explained that a body was lying in the road not far from the CEFCO and Texaco service stations.
The small town with a short name, D’Lo, is starting to grow. Representative Andy Gipson and his wife Leslie and seeing to that.
December 1 will be the grand opening of the Corner Grocery located right smack in the middle of Downton D’Lo.
At approximately 4 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, the Magee Police Department responded to a call describing a dead body near the Highway 28 West and Highway 49 intersection.
The Magee Police Department responded to a situation near 1304 1st Avenue Magee, MS last Friday. Assistant Chief Joey Womack explained that the emergency call was placed by a neighbor detailing a young woman who had sustained multiple stab wounds.
Simpson County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Staff Scott Womack has resigned from the department.
Womack was hired in August 2016, and replaced previous chief of staff Richard Harper.
On January 3, 2018, at approximately 2157 Hours, a Wards Restaurant manager reported to the Magee Police Department via 911 that they had been robbed at gunpoint by a man and he had just got an undisclosed amount of cash from the business.
Sheriff Donald O’Cain reported there were a total of 41 dispatches of vehicles that were called in for vehicles that slid from the roadway.
Tuesday evening a fuel truck turned over on Highway 49 near D’Lo the sheriff reported it was empty. There was also a log truck that turned over near Pinola.
Al Gary of Mendenhall died Monday, January 8, 2018, as the result of a one car accident in Longview, Texas, on January 7.
UPDATE – Wednesday, January 17, 12:30 p.m.
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) continues its response to the winter weather event statewide and continues to advise the public to stay off roads with reported icy conditions and to limit travel to emergencies only.
At approximately 4 a.m. Monday, November 20, the Magee Police Department responded to a call describing a dead body near the Highway 28 West and Highway 49 intersection.
Assistant Chief Joey Womack explained that a body was lying in the road not far from the CEFCO and Texaco service stations.
The small town with a short name, D’Lo, is starting to grow. Representative Andy Gipson and his wife Leslie and seeing to that.
December 1 will be the grand opening of the Corner Grocery located right smack in the middle of Downton D’Lo.
Jones Ray Fitzhugh, 75, died on April 24, 2018, in Simpson County, Mississippi. Mr. Fitzhugh... READ MORE
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Banis of Magee joyfully announce the engagement of their daughter, Savannah... READ MORE
Rebekah Stewart and Ray Brinson are pleased to announce their upcoming marriage on May 12, 2018, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Magee.
A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.