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Doublespeaking circa 2026

The Music Minister stopped rehearsal and shouted at the choir. These are words, people. Don't let a pretty song drown . . .

Downs Named Simpson County Employee of the Year by CMRLS

The Mendenhall Public Library is pleased to announce that Chelsea Downs was named Simpson County Employee of the Year. She . . .

Arrest Report 2-26-26

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 7 arrests from February 16 to February 23. Joey Eugene Martin of 615 Laurel . . .

We way we dress shows what we think

One of the biggest causes of conflict in families these days is fashion. If you want to touch off WWIII . . .

UMMC extends cancellation of clinic appointments through Friday

JACKSON – The University of Mississippi Medical Center has canceled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as . . .

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MDWFP Is Now Hiring New Law Enforcement Officers
Thu,02/26/26-3:32PM , 183 Reads
JACKSON, MS - The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is now accepting applications for its next Law Enforcement Cadet class.
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TEst cdp notification - set 2
Tue,02/24/26-9:38PM , 123 Reads 3,296 Statewide
TEst cdp notification - set 2

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Friedeman: Lent places before us Jesus’ challenge
By MATT FRIEDEMAN - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,02/23/26-10:38AM , 185 Reads 4,584 Statewide
Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:

“Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.” Designating a special time every year to remind ourselves what that means for our lives may not be such a bad idea.
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Forrest Dungan with Clearpoint Engineering gave several project updates to the board including the current position of the water line and sewer line facilities plans improvements.

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Aldermen updated on water issues
By BETH PUDAS
Wed,02/25/26-8:30AM , 284 Reads
Mayor Mark Grubbs gave updates on Magee water issues at the opening of the Board of Aldermen’s meeting on Tuesday, February 17.
The clear well tank has been sanitized and repainted, and the storage tank has been cleaned. Water samples taken were returned clear. Plant one is back up and running.
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Members of Main Street Magee and Mississippi Main Street Association. Left to right: Phillip Peacock, Allison Clark, Tiffany Kinslow, Jeannie Zieren, Magee Mayor Mark Grubbs, Skip Russell, Allyson Berch, Amanda Blakeney, Lee Maddox, Christin Curlee, Merika Kalman and Kelle Barfield.

Mayor Grubbs receiving the official MSM notification of Designated Community, the top tier status within MMSA from Zieren, executive director for MMSA.

Magee Honored as Top-Tier Designated Community by State Main Street Association

The Magee Community House was filled with laughter, smiles, and excitement today as Main Street Magee (MSM) was awarded the top tier level of Designated Community in the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA).