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Shots Fired Into Magee Residence; No Injuries Reported

Residents in a northwest Magee neighborhood were shaken early Tuesday morning after gunfire was directed into an occupied home, according . . .

Salter: Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books

Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter: Columnist Sid Salter reflects on the life of Choctaw Books owner, the . . .

Arrest Report 3-12-2026

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 18 arrests from March 2 to March 9. Stephen Howard Hunt of 1299 Katie . . .

Super Bowl gifts are super wrong

Mississippians who believe in good government should take no comfort that House Speaker Jason White’s freebie trip to the 2025 . . .

Business Alliance urges Senators to oppose PBM reform amendment

The Mississippi Business Alliance warns lawmakers that mandating high dispensing fees will contribute to already skyrocketing health care costs. The . . .

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Arrest Report 3-12-2026
Thu,03/12/26-8:11AM , 219 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 18 arrests from March 2 to March 9.
Stephen Howard Hunt of 1299 Katie Bush Road Pinola MS was arrested on March 3 and charged with possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle.
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Mautice Kilgore Sullivan
Wed,03/11/26-2:00PM , 174 Reads
Mautice Kilgore Sullivan, 79, passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home on March 5, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was born January 13, 1947.
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The Republican Women of Simpson County had a good turnout for the March meeting that featured Mississippi’s First Lady Elee Reeves. Present were, front row, Connie Davis, Reeves' Chief of Staff Ann Beard, Chad Dixon, Betty Phillips, Mrs. Reeves, Lisa Givens, Cemper Scott, Linda Nichols, Janella Lee, Deborah Benoit, and Sue Honea; back and middle:, Angela Brown, Krissi Kahn, Allyson Tolar, Chris Hennis, James Mooney, Evelyn Copeland, Faith Kennedy, Misty May, Karen Moseley, Jolee Freeman, Judy Yates, Renae Miller, Nancy Brown, Judy Lee, Lawana Thompson, Allyson Berch, and Rebecca Craft. Not pictured but attending, Daniel Lynch, Dale May, Witt Fortenberry, Rosemary Mooney, Melissa Sullivan, and Brooke Stuard-Crawford.

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First Lady Ellee Reeves speaks to Republican Women
Wed,03/11/26-9:30AM , 201 Reads
Mississippi’s First Lady Elee Reeves was guest speaker at the March 5 meeting of the Republican Women of Simpson County. Approximately 40 members, associate members and guests attended.
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Dorothy W. Collins
Wed,03/11/26-1:00PM , 149 Reads
Dorothy W. Collins, 95, passed away on March 4, 2026. She was born to Hoy and Ruthie Wiggins on August 31, 1930.
Preceded in death by her husband, William E. Collins; parents, Hoy C. Wiggins and Ruthie Williams Wiggins; brother, Hershel Wiggins; and her grandchild, Clay Collins.
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