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D’Lo Waterpark will host a community tree planting event on Saturday, Feb. 7, as part of an effort to restore the natural habitat along the Strong River and give back to the environment.
The event is a collabortion between Simpson County Soil and Water Conservation, D’Lo Waterpark, and the Simpson County Board of Supervisors. Organizers say the focus of the initiative is to rebuild and renew areas of the park that have lost trees due to flooding and historic environmental damage over the years.
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On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Howard Taft Webb, Jr. passed away in Oxford, Mississippi.
Howard was born in DeWitt, Arkansas, in July of 1945. He was a banker for over 40 years and attended Delta State University and graduated from Belhaven College. He completed the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. Howard served as Mayor of Louise, Mississippi, for over 20 years, that included a tenure spanning the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. He was a member of the Mississippi Municipal League, that held an included the accomplishment of Hall of Fame.
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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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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.
By Beth Pudas on
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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
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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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