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When thinking back about 2020, the one topic that comes to everyone’s attention is the Pandemic. As difficult as the situation has played on society, the Pandemic was not the top story for MageeNews.com in 2020.
Some of the top stories of the year are listed below. You can click on each story to read the entire story.
Millcreek Employee Arrested Magee Police Department was notified by an Investigation Specialist with MS Child Protective Services in reference to allegations of a Millcreek employee having sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old Millcreek client.
Deputy Shot in Mendenhall – A Simpson County Deputy has been shot near Region 8 in Mendenhall. Region 8 is located on Highway 13.
City of Magee Moves to Phase 2 of the Emergency Declaration Curfew in Place (11-6) –According to Mayor Dale Berry, the City of Magee has been moved to phase 2 of the Emergency Proclamation following Mississippi Department of Health announcing there is a COVID-19 case in Simpson County.
MHS Baseball Coach Losses Life Unexpectedly -Coach Steve Hancock, Special Ed teacher and Assistant Baseball Coach at Magee High School, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 7, 2020.
Trojans Win State What seemed to be a very close game took a major turn after half and the Trojans came out on top bringing the gold ball back down Hwy 49 to Magee.
3 Teens Shot in Simpson County -According to Sheriff Paul Mullins, Simpson County deputies were called to Boswell Lofton Road Sanatorium, MS around 3:30 AM Monday morning, June 8, 2020.
Simpson County School Board Moves forward on Offer for Buildings -Simpson County School Board met to discuss consolidation and purchase of properties located at 110 Pioneer Way in the Simpson County Business Park referred to as the Pioneer Buildings.
1st Corona Case in Simpson County -With more testing taking place across the state by MSDH and private labs, we’re seeing a jump in new cases.
Shooting on Old Tower Road -A shooting occurred late Monday afternoon, June 22, 2020. The victim, Patrick Hubbard, Jr. black male age 18 was found shot in a thicket on the north end of Old Tower Road according to Simpson County Sheriff Paul Mullins.
Ted Allen – A giant of a man, Ted Pruitt Allen, Magee, MS, left this earth on March 21, 2020 and joined his mighty God. He was surrounded by his loving family at his death.
Kelly Greer New Baseball Coach at SCA -Kelly Greer has been named the new head baseball coach at Simpson Academy according to a post on Twitter.
School What’s Going to Happen? -As parents, students, and teachers await a decision on the re-opening of schools for fall, information, data, and opinions are running rampant. In my opinion, there is no easy fix. A decision will be made by our County School superintendent. We must go forward. From what I understand, plans will not be announced until the end of July.
These are just a few of the top stories from 2020! But, as we all reflect back on 2020 some will consider the year a great one, others just luke warm, and some ready to see the year come to an end.
2020 brought many changes and first for our world. The nation learned to social distance, wear mask, search for toilet paper, and covet sanitizing products. The nation shut down and many jobs were compromised. Unemployment was at an all time high. Churches were closed. Concerts cancelled. Conventions cancelled. Graduations were different. Holidays were not the same. Zooming became a way of communication and the main source for meetings.
Many loved ones were lost due to the horrific virus!
Not one senior, students, parent, teacher, or citizen every thought Spring break would bring so many changes. Students did not return to school to say their good byes. Proms, awards day, senior picnic, baccalaureate services, and senior parties were all cancelled. Parents with children in school had to adjust and wear the “teacher hat” to help the kids the last semester of school.
The Pandemic has taught individuals how to maneuver situations, find solutions, become closer as a family, cherish times together, and become stronger.
As we open the door for 2020 to exit, we welcome 2021 and look forward to positive changes in the new year and the possibility of a little normalcy to come.
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