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Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.

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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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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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The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.

The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.

Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.

Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.

Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.

Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.

Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.

Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.

Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.

Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.

Cold, rough winds don't deter Viking Half Marathon athletes

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Sat,03/28/26-1:02PM, 234 Reads 8,660 Statewide

As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.

“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.

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