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Turnrow Books, along with Turnrow Art Co. and Turnrow Café, is reopening its doors on Wednesday after a fire nearly destroyed the downtown bookstore nearly three years ago. The business also is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Turnrow set to reopen

A valued member of the Greenwood downtown district returns to Howard Street on Wednesday. Turnrow Books will hold its grand . . .

Decluttering is good for the soul

Decluttering is beneficial for the good of the mind and, according to Dante, obligatory for the good of the soul . . .

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This Mississippi bill could make 50-50 joint custody the standard in divorces

Mississippi lawmakers are considering legislation that would make joint custody the standard in all divorce cases – something done in . . .

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Mississippi lawmakers send SHIELD Act, aimed at verifying voters’ citizenship, on to Governor

Democrats say the legislation will make voting harder for some citizens, equating it to “a poll tax by another name.” . . .

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IHL adopts financial literacy policy, discusses effort to create new funding model for state universities

Lawmakers are debating financial literacy requirements at Mississippi colleges and universities as the session winds down. As the Legislature is . . .

Turnrow Books, along with Turnrow Art Co. and Turnrow Café, is reopening its doors on Wednesday after a fire nearly destroyed the downtown bookstore nearly three years ago. The business also is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

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D’Lo passes ruling against public profanity
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Wed,03/25/26-9:45AM , 1,806 Reads
In an effort to promote public decorum and protect community standards, the Town of D’Lo has enacted a new ordinance prohibiting the use of profane or obscene language on town property.
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Mendenhall bans sale of kratom
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The City of Mendenhall joined a growing number of Mississippi communities taking action against kratom, approving an ordinance March 3 banning the sale of the controversial substance within city limits.
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Arrest Report 3-26-2026
Thu,03/26/26-5:06AM , 561 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 12 arrests from March 16 to March 23.
Amber Phillips of 494 Blackwell Road Mendenhall MS was arrested on March 17 and charged with possession of a controlled substance and driving with license suspended.
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The Simpson County School District accepted a bid from AirSouth to sell the land previously purchased as the site of the proposed consolidated high school. The land was purchased for approximately $515,000 and was sold for $551,000.

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School land sold to AirSouth
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Wed,03/25/26-9:15AM , 499 Reads
The Simpson County School Board met March 19 for its regular monthly meeting, when members voted to accept a bid for surplus property, received updates on district construction projects, and discussed academic priorities as the school year enters its final stretch.
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Max Temp: 83°F
Min Temp: 59°F
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