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STARKVILLE, Miss.—It’s a long way from Hernando, Mississippi, to Kennedy Space Center, but Matthew Ramsey’s decision to spend a few . . .

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Matthew Ramsey pictured as an MSU student athlete. (Submitted)

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Moffett is Simpson County’s DYW
Wed,04/01/26-10:00AM , 1,289 Reads
Kyra Moffett has been named Simpson County’s Distinguished Young Woman, earning top honors in a program that celebrates academic achievement, leadership, and personal development among high school seniors.
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Arrest Report 4-2-2026
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The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 14 arrests from March 23 to March 30.
The SCSO reported the following arrests: disturbance of business, domestic violence, warrant (3), disturbance of family, work program, DUI (5), possession of paraphernalia, and fishing without a license.
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Head Coach Linda Dear and members of the Simpson Academy girls basketball team stand with Andy Berry and Price Wallace at the Mississippi State Capitol on Thursday, where they were recognized in both legislative chambers and presented a proclamation honoring their state championship season.

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Lady Cougars honored at Capitol
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The Simpson Academy girls basketball team was recognized Thursday at the Mississippi State Capitol for its state championship season, receiving honors in both chambers of the state legislature.
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License Express to offer driver’s license, ID help
Wed,04/01/26-9:00AM , 794 Reads
Residents in Simpson County will have a convenient opportunity to take care of driver’s license and identification needs next month as the state’s mobile service unit, License Express, makes a scheduled stop in Mendenhall.
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Legislature revises full-day school attendance language, provides for excused absences for school activities

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Lawmakers also took steps to address chronic absenteeism, requiring school districts to adopt locally developed student attendance policies and increasing school attendance officer pay, among other provisions.

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