Daniel Duncan Yates, 80, passed away on August 26, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1946, in Magee, MS, to his parents, William Joseph Yates and Mary Etta Cockrell....

JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Luther Russell, former Laurel Public Works Director, has pleaded guilty to one count of Embezzlement. Russell instructed City of Laurel...

LAUREL, Miss. – September 2, 2026 – South Central Regional Medical Center proudly announces the addition of Keely Charles, MD, to the medical staff at South Central Obstetrics & Gynecology....

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Anyone who graduated from Magee High School has memories of the Magee-Mendenhall game. The Trojans and Tigers have been rivals for more than 100 years, and this game is always...

God can still interject a BUT! When Jesus received word that Lazarus was sick. Jesus’ response to the news was “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is...

Simpson County School District is providing an update regarding the football game between the Magee High School Trojans and the Mendenhall High School Tigers. The game will take place as...

After Nearly Two Years of Waiting, Highway 149 Strong River Bridge Is Finally Ready to Reopen By Sue Honea with a little help from AI There are some road projects...

LAUREL, Miss. – September 1, 2026 – South Central is proud to welcome nephrologist Muhammad Zatmar Khan, MD, as the newest member of its medical staff. Muhammad Zatmar Khan, MD,...

Irma Lee “Woods” Evans, 89, of Mendenhall, Mississippi, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 30, at her home in Mendenhall. She was born on June 3, 1937. Visitation will be held...