2 months 2 weeks ago
Move over, Archie. You may have to share a “Welcome to Drew” billboard with Stafford Shurden very soon.
Stafford Shurden’s resume in itself will arouse your curiosity and have you perusing the first pages of his recent book, Meet and Three. A play on words between “meat” and “meet” makes perfect sense in this memoir.
The farmer, restaurateur, retired judge, podcaster, connoisseur, and reviewer of gas station cuisine can now add “author” to his list of accomplishments.
By Marilyn Tinnin - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
Public-to-public transfers, sometimes called open enrollment or portability, are not robustly used. The policy is not a panacea. It can be a lifeline for hardship, though.
Forty-six (46) states, plus the District of Columbia, allow a student to transfer from the public school they are assigned to into another public school. Mississippi is among them.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Move over, Archie. You may have to share a “Welcome to Drew” billboard with Stafford Shurden very soon.
Stafford Shurden’s resume in itself will arouse your curiosity and have you perusing the first pages of his recent book, Meet and Three. A play on words between “meat” and “meet” makes perfect sense in this memoir.
The farmer, restaurateur, retired judge, podcaster, connoisseur, and reviewer of gas station cuisine can now add “author” to his list of accomplishments.
By Marilyn Tinnin - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
Public-to-public transfers, sometimes called open enrollment or portability, are not robustly used. The policy is not a panacea. It can be a lifeline for hardship, though.
Forty-six (46) states, plus the District of Columbia, allow a student to transfer from the public school they are assigned to into another public school. Mississippi is among them.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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1. MEMA urges Mississippians to prepare now for winter storm
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging Mississippians to prepare now for a strong winter storm moving through the Magnolia State this weekend.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
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
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
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
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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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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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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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
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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2 months 2 weeks ago
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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2 months 2 weeks ago
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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2 months 2 weeks ago
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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2 months 2 weeks ago
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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2 months 2 weeks ago
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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