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.
Discussing domestic violence issues and their impact on the local abuse shelter are, from left, Rosie Weary, Wendy Seal, Secretary Delbert Hoseman, Lillie Hardy and Teresa Bowen and chairman Pat Brown at the regular meeting. Despite continuing funding issues, Angel Wings continues to meet the needs of Simpson County.
The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen called a special meeting on April 13 at 7 a.m. to discuss the three properties currently being built by Jaron Priest on North Main Street. The issues with the properties began in December 2017. Priest is building one home to live in and two additional homes that he plans sell.
Crowned Mendenhall’s Miss Hospitality is Lexi Cockrell, daughter of Amanda Johnston. Lexi is a graduate of Brandon High School, has attended Hinds Community College and is currently employed with McGuffee Drugs.
Crowned Magee’s Miss Hospitality is Carley May, daughter of James and Dayna May. The graduate of Simpson County Academy currently attends the Simpson County Center of Co-Lin.
The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen had their regularly scheduled meeting on April 3.
The pre-brokered plans to appoint an election commissioner for Simpson County have apparently been foiled based on objections of conflict of interest.
Following the recent appointment of former State Representative Andy Gipson to Agriculture Commissioner, the dominoes started falling, creating vacancies in Simpson County politics.
O ne of the things I like most and respect about Mississippi’s Secretary of State Delbert Hoseman is the fact that he makes himself available to people, he does his job well and he maintains his sense of humor.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Banis of Magee joyfully announce the engagement of their daughter, Savannah Faith Banis, to Mason Warren Fewell. Mason is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Shane Fewell of Mendenhall. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fewell of Mendenhall and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Luckey of Magee.
Millard Dewitt Shows, Sr. passed away on April 7, 2018, at UMMC surrounded by his family. He was born on April 25, 1944, to the late Dewitt and Velma (Dollar) Shows in Simpson County.
Gussie C. Walker passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at MS Care Center in Raleigh. She was born on September 2, 1922, to her parents, the late Dewey Cooper and Alice Shoemaker Cooper.
She was a member of Goodwater Baptist Church.
Whether or not Scott Pruitt keeps his job as director of the Environmental Protection Agency, his experience in Washington is a perfect example of how too many people let the perks of power go to their heads.
Mr. Willie Kelly, age 69, departed this life on March 28, 2018 at Yahoo Health Rehab.
Services for Mr. Kelly were Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. at New Caney Creek M.B. Church, Jackson. The final resting place is Autumn Woods Cemetery, 400 W. Northside Drive, Jackson.
Ms. Janie Hamilton, age 81, departed this life on March 28, 2018 at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Hinds County.
Wanda Lee Dilmore Scarborough, a beloved mother and loving sister passed away on March 15 in Shawnee, Kansas. Wanda was born April 19, 1941. Ser
I f it seems like Mississippi has traveled this ground before, it’s because it has.
A federal lawsuit filed last week asks a judge to prevent the Gulf Coast city of Ocean Springs from flying the state flag, claiming it is “racially demeaning and hostile” because it includes the Confederate battle emblem.
The pre-brokered plans to appoint an election commissioner for Simpson County have apparently been foiled based on objections of conflict of interest.
Following the recent appointment of former State Representative Andy Gipson to Agriculture Commissioner, the dominoes started falling, creating vacancies in Simpson County politics.
April 12
Patron Appreciation Day will be held on Thursday, April 12, at Magee Public Library. All day, all ages. Enjoy cupcakes. Photo booth is back with props.
Alani Evelyn Toaster, age seven, departed this life on April 1, 2018 at Flowood Merit Health.
Services for Lil Alani were held Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Nebo M.B. Church, Jackson. The final resting place is Autumn Woods Cemetery, Northside Drive, Jackson.
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.
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.
Al Gary of Mendenhall died Monday, January 8, 2018, as the result of a one car accident in Longview, Texas, on January 7.
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.
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.
Al Gary of Mendenhall died Monday, January 8, 2018, as the result of a one car accident in Longview, Texas, on January 7.
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.
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.
