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The Simpson County School Board met Jan. 15 for its regular monthly meeting, electing new officers for the 2026 calendar year and receiving updates on major facility renovations, academic progress, and district operations.
During the organizational portion of the meeting, Stacey Herrin was elected board president, Terra Mallette was chosen as vice president, and Ralph Walker will serve as board secretary for 2026.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
The Simpson County School Board met Jan. 15 for its regular monthly meeting, electing new officers for the 2026 calendar year and receiving updates on major facility renovations, academic progress, and district operations.
During the organizational portion of the meeting, Stacey Herrin was elected board president, Terra Mallette was chosen as vice president, and Ralph Walker will serve as board secretary for 2026.
By Marlan Jones on
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Following the call to order for the January 15, 2026, meeting, the Simpson County Board of Supervisors President Wayne Womack opened meeting, presenting a list of business items to discuss.
The first order of business was the opening of bids for a surplus 2003 Jaguar. Board Attorney Danny Welch opened the bids, which ranged from $750 to $3,500, with Wade Underwood submitting the winning bid of $3,500.
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Following the call to order for the January 15, 2026, meeting, the Simpson County Board of Supervisors President Wayne Womack opened meeting, presenting a list of business items to discuss.
The first order of business was the opening of bids for a surplus 2003 Jaguar. Board Attorney Danny Welch opened the bids, which ranged from $750 to $3,500, with Wade Underwood submitting the winning bid of $3,500.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Following the call to order for the January 15, 2026, meeting, the Simpson County Board of Supervisors President Wayne Womack opened meeting, presenting a list of business items to discuss.
The first order of business was the opening of bids for a surplus 2003 Jaguar. Board Attorney Danny Welch opened the bids, which ranged from $750 to $3,500, with Wade Underwood submitting the winning bid of $3,500.
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Penny Aguirre, former zoning director with the City of Magee
Penny Aguirre, former zoning director for the City of Magee, agreed to an interview recently about her termination from that position on December 5, 2025.
Aguirre was only made aware of the decision after receiving a phone call from former Building Inspector Duane Simmons in which he stated that he had just received a call from Mayor Mark Grubbs informing him that he was terminated. In turn Aguirre phoned the mayor and was told that yes, she had been terminated.
By Beth Pudas on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Penny Aguirre, former zoning director with the City of Magee
Penny Aguirre, former zoning director for the City of Magee, agreed to an interview recently about her termination from that position on December 5, 2025.
Aguirre was only made aware of the decision after receiving a phone call from former Building Inspector Duane Simmons in which he stated that he had just received a call from Mayor Mark Grubbs informing him that he was terminated. In turn Aguirre phoned the mayor and was told that yes, she had been terminated.
By Beth Pudas on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Penny Aguirre, former zoning director with the City of Magee
Penny Aguirre, former zoning director for the City of Magee, agreed to an interview recently about her termination from that position on December 5, 2025.
Aguirre was only made aware of the decision after receiving a phone call from former Building Inspector Duane Simmons in which he stated that he had just received a call from Mayor Mark Grubbs informing him that he was terminated. In turn Aguirre phoned the mayor and was told that yes, she had been terminated.
By Beth Pudas on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Brian May, 44, of Raleigh, MS, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his residence in Raleigh, MS. He was born Wednesday, November 25, 1981, in Flowood, Mississippi.
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Dixie Lynn Thomas Hines slipped away from us on December 30th, 2025, at St. Dominic’s
Hospital in Jackson, in the presence of her family and caretakers. She was seventy-eight, still
full of spark, having spent the day before sipping her beloved Starbucks Frappuccino while
out shopping with Leo, the same Leo who, back when they were kids, used to toss the daily
newspaper onto the porches of their neighborhood from his motor scooter. She went gently,
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Dixie Lynn Thomas Hines slipped away from us on December 30th, 2025, at St. Dominic’s
Hospital in Jackson, in the presence of her family and caretakers. She was seventy-eight, still
full of spark, having spent the day before sipping her beloved Starbucks Frappuccino while
out shopping with Leo, the same Leo who, back when they were kids, used to toss the daily
newspaper onto the porches of their neighborhood from his motor scooter. She went gently,
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Betty Cooper Boutwell, 69, passed away on January 12, 2026. She was born on January 20, 1956, to James M. Cooper and Mary (Maris) Cooper.
She is survived by her brother, David Cooper (Brenda); niece, Carolyn Thompson (Bryan); great nieces, Ada Mae and Olivia; nephew, Jason Cooper (Heidi); great nephew, Liam.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James M. and Mary Cooper.
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Jeanette K. Garner, 73, of Magee, Mississippi, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Advent Health Hospital in Davenport, FL. She was born Friday, October 31, 1952, in Magee, Mississippi.
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Annie Lois Little Smith, a resident of Pearl, MS, was called home by her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2026, at the age of 92 while in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones.
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Kenneth Patrick Harris, 68, of Magee, MS, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born Tuesday, October 1, 1957 in Brookhaven, MS.
Kenneth was a simple man who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures like music, and fishing. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Harris; mother, Opal Murphy Harris; and brother, Robert Harris.
Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Lynn Lucas Harris; son, Trinity Harris (Chelsea); brother, Jeff Harris; two half-brothers and one half-sister.
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The USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) is proud to announce the launch of a special Official Artist & Poster Contest in honor of its 50th anniversary, to be celebrated during the next competition cycle, June 12–26, 2027, in Jackson, Mississippi. This milestone event marks five decades of artistic excellence and the 13th time the official USA IBC will be hosted in its long-standing home city.
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The leading Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi is noticeably absent from a list of potential pickups shared by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Senate Democrats believe they have a path to regain the majority in the U.S. Senate in this midterm cycle, but Mississippi is noticeably absent from the list of potential pickups shared by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The leading Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi is noticeably absent from a list of potential pickups shared by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Senate Democrats believe they have a path to regain the majority in the U.S. Senate in this midterm cycle, but Mississippi is noticeably absent from the list of potential pickups shared by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The AG’s office is requesting less funding for the next fiscal year but wants the Legislature to provide salary increases to help retain and attract staff.
For the second consecutive year, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has requested less funding than the prior year, asking lawmakers only for an increase in salaries given the loss of attorneys to higher-paying jobs.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The AG’s office is requesting less funding for the next fiscal year but wants the Legislature to provide salary increases to help retain and attract staff.
For the second consecutive year, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has requested less funding than the prior year, asking lawmakers only for an increase in salaries given the loss of attorneys to higher-paying jobs.
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