Magee Fire Department Investigating Explosions Along Highway 49 South MAGEE — The Magee Fire Department is investigating a series of explosions reported on Tuesday on  Simpson Highway 49 South of...

The Simpson Academy cheerleaders had an outstanding showing at Cheer Camp 2026, earning multiple top awards and bringing home overall championships in both the JV and Varsity divisions. The JV...

Both Suspects Captured Following Shooting of Covington County Deputy MOUNT OLIVE — The two suspects sought in connection with the shooting of a Covington County Sheriff's Office deputy Monday afternoon...

The Simpson County School Board will meet in regular session on Thursday, June 11, at 5 PM at the District office in Mendenhall. The budget hearing will be at the...

Barbara Walton, 78 of Edwards, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her home in Edwards, Mississippi. She was born on November 25,1947 in Magee, MS. Visitation will be...

    Mississippi ranks 16th in education again in latest Kids Count national report   JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi has maintained its 16th national education ranking, according to the 2026 KIDS COUNT...

J.W. Turner went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2023, and Lois Elaine Turner went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2026. J.W. was born in...

David H. Counts, age 87, passed away on June 6, 2026 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Magee, MS. David was born in Rayville, LA to James Andrew and Gladys Ester...

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Ronald Gene "Ronnie" Thomas, who departed this world on May 30, 2026, at the age of...

A new Mississippi law aimed at reducing gun violence and strengthening penalties for firearm-related crimes will take effect July 1, 2026. Governor Tate Reeves recently signed Senate Bill 2710 into...