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Several department updates and approvals were presented during the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting on January 20.
Police Chief Denis Borges requested approval to pursue a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) grant to purchase new firearms for the department. The grant requires a 50 percent city match, which Borges plans to cover by selling seized firearms. Two bids were received: Simpson Outdoors at $14,000 and Southern Connection at $11,548.75. The board approved pursuing the grant, noting the application deadline is January 31, 2026.
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Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
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Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
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2 months 1 week ago
Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
By Press Release - Mississippi National Guard on
2 months 1 week ago
Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
By Press Release - Mississippi National Guard on
2 months 1 week ago
Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
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Infrastructure and public works issues were a major focus of the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting held on Tuesday, January 20.
Two local businessmen, Joey Boyles and Odell Gray, owners of septic system companies in Magee, appeared before the board to discuss a sewage dumping agreement with the city. Boyles spoke on behalf of both men, with Gray expressing agreement. After extended discussion, the board tabled the matter for further review.
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Infrastructure and public works issues were a major focus of the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting held on Tuesday, January 20.
Two local businessmen, Joey Boyles and Odell Gray, owners of septic system companies in Magee, appeared before the board to discuss a sewage dumping agreement with the city. Boyles spoke on behalf of both men, with Gray expressing agreement. After extended discussion, the board tabled the matter for further review.
By Beth Pudas on
2 months 1 week ago
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Infrastructure and public works issues were a major focus of the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting held on Tuesday, January 20.
Two local businessmen, Joey Boyles and Odell Gray, owners of septic system companies in Magee, appeared before the board to discuss a sewage dumping agreement with the city. Boyles spoke on behalf of both men, with Gray expressing agreement. After extended discussion, the board tabled the matter for further review.
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Royce Timothy Welch, Sr., 85, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born to John Franklin (Doc) Welch and Eula Mae Thames Welch on July 12, 1940.
Preceded in death by his parents and all eight of his siblings. He was also preceded in death by three of his King brothers-in-law and sister-in-law.
He is survived by his wife Linda, five children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, one brother-in-law; one sisters-in-law.
Visitation and service were held January 27 at New Bethlehem Baptist Church.
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Cenia Leah Gutierrez, 62, of Taylorsville, MS, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her residence in Taylorsville, MS. She was born Tuesday, May 21, 1963, in Laurel, MS.
Memorial visitation was held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 12 noon at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Bro. Tommy Shields officiated. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Taylorsville was in charge of arrangements, 601-785-6564.
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Betty Compere, 95, of Braxton, MS, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in Braxton, MS. She was born Monday, May 26, 1930, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall. Funeral serviceswere held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall in Mendenhall, MS. Burial followed in Braxton City Cemetery in Braxton, MS. Rev. Richard Rankin officiated. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall was in charge of arrangements, 601-847-4401.
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Hilton Heights Water Assn. #1 has issued a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Yazoo County.
Water system officials notified the Mississippi State Department of Health of a system wide pressure loss due to one or more line breaks.
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Hilton Heights Water Assn. #1 has issued a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Yazoo County.
Water system officials notified the Mississippi State Department of Health of a system wide pressure loss due to one or more line breaks.
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Hilton Heights Water Assn. #1 has issued a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Yazoo County.
Water system officials notified the Mississippi State Department of Health of a system wide pressure loss due to one or more line breaks.
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Dewanna (Dee) Pearce, 77, passed away on January 20, 2026. She was born on January 14, 1949, to Odis Ira Walding Sr. and Alberta Beatrice “Pat” Brown.
Preceded in death by her parents, Odis Ira Walding Sr. and Alberta “Pat” Brown; her sisters, Sherry Walding and Elrina Hines; and her brother, Charles Wesley Walding.
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Dorris J. Cook Shows, 85, of Mendenhall, MS, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Magee General Hospital in Magee, MS. She was born Sunday, September 1, 1940.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. at New Good Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Mendenhall, MS. Bro. Mike Sills and Bro. David Bryant will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements, 601-849-5031.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Farley Shows; father, Carroll Cook; and mother, Annie Ruth Derrick Cook.
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Carolyn Baley Callender, age 97, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2026, after a life marked by unwavering faith, deep love for family, and faithful service to Christ. She was born on June 13, 1928.
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Lexington Board of Aldermen meeting Jan. 6, 2026. Credit: Leonardo Bevilacqua/Mississippi Today
Years after turmoil within the Lexington Police Department and allegations surfaced of discriminatory policing practices, excessive force and retaliation against critics, the city has adopted federally recommended reforms and has outed its police chief.
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Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar says he will allow his committee to vote on the House’s school choice measure, but he’s still convinced the proposal to spend public money on private schooling will not pass in the Senate. Why are senators opposed to this? He explains.
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