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Members of Main Street Magee and Mississippi Main Street Association. Left to right: Phillip Peacock, Allison Clark, Tiffany Kinslow, Jeannie Zieren, Magee Mayor Mark Grubbs, Skip Russell, Allyson Berch, Amanda Blakeney, Lee Maddox, Christin Curlee, Merika Kalman and Kelle Barfield.
, Mayor Grubbs receiving the official MSM notification of Designated Community, the top tier status within MMSA from Zieren, executive director for MMSA.
The Magee Community House was filled with laughter, smiles, and excitement today as Main Street Magee (MSM) was awarded the top tier level of Designated Community in the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA).
The presentation was made by MMSA Executive Director Jeannie Zieren. She commended Magee, saying what typically takes several years, MSM achieved in two.
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State Rep. Shanda Yates says Jackson property owners would collect the utility fees but not pay the bill. Renters believed the bills were being paid, that is until their utilities were disconnected.
After a spirited debate Wednesday morning, the Senate Judiciary B Committee passed a House bill holding landlords responsible for unpaid utilities covered in a tenant’s lease, a problem that has been occurring across Mississippi and brought to light in recent months in the city of Jackson, lawmakers said.
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Magee High School FFA members visited the Capitol on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, FFA Day at the Capitol.
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The Mendenhall Public Library is pleased to announce that Chelsea Downs was named Simpson County Employee of the Year. She received the award during this year's Central Mississippi Library Regional System's annual team development day.
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JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) is turning up the heat with the launch of its newest event, CrawFest, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from Noon to 5 p.m. at the museum. “From the burrow to the boil,” CrawFest invites guests of all ages to dive into the world of Mississippi crawfish through food, music, science, and hands-on fun.
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See what Mississippi political leaders had to say about President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address.
President Donald Trump (R) delivered his first official State of the Union address since taking office in his second term on Tuesday evening. It was the longest-ever such address given by a president.
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1. UMMC keeps clinics closed through Friday
The University of Mississippi Medical Center said Wednesday that it has cancelled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as its response to the cyberattack continues.
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The Braxton Volunteer Fire Department is set to celebrate a major milestone this spring, marking 50 years of dedicated service to the community of Braxton.
To commemorate five decades of protecting and serving local families, Braxton Fire Rescue will host a community-wide celebration and annual fundraiser on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
The celebration promises a full day of activities designed for all ages, along with several new and exciting additions to this year’s event.
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Forrest Dungan with Clearpoint Engineering gave several project updates to the board including the current position of the water line and sewer line facilities plans improvements.
Mayor Mark Grubbs gave updates on Magee water issues at the opening of the Board of Aldermen’s meeting on Tuesday, February 17.
The clear well tank has been sanitized and repainted, and the storage tank has been cleaned. Water samples taken were returned clear. Plant one is back up and running.
The sod and gate are the only remaining issues to be completed at City Park. Estimated time line is one week.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack.
The UMMC Triage Line has been established to allow patients to leave a message through a secure, automated voice system. Requests for time-sensitive needs, such as medication refills or postoperative care visits, will be prioritized.
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Below is a political opinion column by Justan Rice & Starla Brown:
The concept is straightforward: let hiring parties make voluntary contributions to portable benefit accounts owned by independent contractors.
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House speaker Jason White addressed the Stennis Press Forum at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson this week, laying out his plans for the legislative session and how the House of Representatives will work with the Senate over the next few weeks.
White addressed school choice, PERS, teacher pay raises, Pharmacy Benefits Manager legislation and a host of other issues.
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Mayor Mark Grubbs gave updates on Magee water issues at the opening of the Board of Aldermen regular meeting held Tuesday, February 17.
The clear well tank has been sanitized and repainted. The storage tank has been cleaned. Water samples taken were returned clear. Plant one is back up and running.
The sod and gate are the only remaining issues to be completed at City Park. Estimated time line is one week.
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LAUREL, Miss. — February 17, 2025 — South Central Regional Medical Center, together with consortium partners Covington County Hospital, Magee General Hospital, Simpson General Hospital and Smith County Emergency Hospital, officially launched the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system on Jan. 31 — marking a historic milestone for South Mississippi. The coordinated go‑live of five Mississippi hospitals in a single day represents one of the region’s largest unified health technology transformations to date.
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The Magee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, February 17, 2026 for newest member Miss Keyes Chiropractic. Owner is Terri Keyes, pictured center with her husband, Curtis and daughter Ellis, left. Several members welcomed Keyes to her location at 105 Main Avenue, North. Keyes has been a practicing chiropractor since graduating from Logan University in 2009.
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ITTA BENA, MS – America’s Rural Future: Brookings-AEI Commission on U.S. Rural Prosperity, led by former U.S.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center has closed all of its clinics on Thursday to a cybersecurity attack.
UMMC issued the following statement:
"Due to a cybersecurity attack, many UMMC IT systems are down, including access to our electronic medical records, Epic.
"Today, all UMMC clinic locations statewide are closed. Outpatient and ambulatory surgeries/procedures and imaging appointments are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Hospital services are continuing for our patients using downtime procedures.
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During the committee meeting, White was asked about MDOT’s response to the recent ice storm in North Mississippi.
Lawmakers on the Senate Highway and Transportation Committee approved the reappointment of Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White on Wednesday.
Prior to receiving the vote of confidence from the Senate committee, White was asked about MDOT’s response to the January winter storm and what could be done to improve the department’s response in the future.
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The Braxton Volunteer Fire Department will mark a major milestone this year with a 50th Anniversary Pageant celebrating five decades of service and dedication to the community.
The event will honor the department’s long-standing commitment to protecting and serving the citizens of Braxton and surrounding areas, while also raising funds to support its ongoing operations.
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