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Wednesday Jul 1 | The Clarion-Ledger

We owe young people honest answer about recession

A few months back during the 2009 legislative regular session, a group of bright young high school students arrived for their annual tour and discussion with their state representative and senator.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Sun Jun 21, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Land deal a boon for Simpson Co. school finances

Simpson County public schools stands to gain millions of dollars in property tax revenue from a recent 16th Section land transaction.

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Wed Jun 03, 2009

Natchez Democrat

Co-Lin cuts school week to four days |

It's a cool summer for Co-Lin students this year all because administrators want to turn the air conditioning off, or at least up a little.

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Related Topix: Natchez, MS

Mon Jun 01, 2009

Rankin Ledger

College News

Copiah-Lincoln Community College's Simpson County Center in Mendenhall has announced its spring semester honor roll.

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Related Topix: Mendenhall, MS, Brandon, MS, Rankin County, MS, Florence, MS, Delta State University

Sat May 30, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

People in Business

Will Norton has been named dean of the new Meek School of Journalism and New Media.

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Related Topix: University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln College, University of Iowa

Thu May 28, 2009

WABG

Memorial day in d'lo

WHEN YOU THINK OF MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS, D'LO MISSISSIPPI MOST LIKELY ISN'T THE FIRST TOWN TO POP INTO YOUR MIND.

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Related Topix: D'Lo, MS

Tue May 26, 2009

WLBT-TV Jackson

Small town made big sacrifice during World War II

When you think of Memorial Day celebrations, D'Lo, Mississippi most likely isn't the first town to pop into your mind.

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Related Topix: D'Lo, MS

Fri May 15, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Man injured in Rankin County wreck

One man was injured in one-vehicle accident on Mississippi 13 in Rankin County this morning, causing traffic to back up along the highway near the Simpson County line.

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Related Topix: Rankin County, MS, Puckett, MS

Wed May 13, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

10 counties eligible to receive FEMA storm funds

Ten Mississippi counties are eligible for federal assistance to restore infrastructure damaged by a series of severe weather that struck the state in late March, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency announced on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: FEMA, US News, Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Weather

Mon May 04, 2009

WLBT-TV Jackson

Severe storms blamed in death of Laurel woman

A line of severe thunderstorms that pushed across Louisiana and into Mississippi Sunday is being blamed in one death and for damaging dozens of homes.

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Related Topix: Weather, Laurel, MS, Jones County, MS, Natural Disasters, Flood, Mantachie, MS

WLBT-TV Jackson

Storms leave destruction in path across Simpson county

By Roslyn Anderson roslyn@wlbt.net Magee, MS - Church services came to an abrupt end for one Simpson County congregation when high winds and heavy rain began battering the building.

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Related Topix: Magee, MS, Weather, Hurricane, Natural Disasters

Sun May 03, 2009

Hattiesburg American

Severe storms hit Mississippi, Louisiana

JACKSON - A line of severe thunderstorms that pushed across Louisiana and into Mississippi today is being blamed in one death and for damaging dozens of homes.

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Related Topix: Weather, Mississippi, Laurel, MS, Jones County, MS, Natural Disasters, Flood

Tue Apr 28, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Hinds deputy reserve class to graduate

The largest Hinds County Sheriff's Deputy reserve class will graduate today at 6 p.m. at the Sparkman Auditorium at the Agriculture Museum on Lakeland Drive.

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Sun Apr 26, 2009

Hattiesburg American

WCU proposes new education master at Co-Lin Magee

William Carey University proposes a plan to offer master of education courses at the Simpson County campus of Copiah Lincoln Community College in Magee beginning June 1. The program must enroll 15 students in order to be available.

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Related Topix: Magee, MS, Standardized Testing, Education

Fri Apr 17, 2009

Hattiesburg American

Ex-Mendenhall chief gets more prison time

Former Mendenhall Police Chief Jimbo Sullivan was sentenced today to 30 months in federal prison for violating the civil rights of a motorist by stomping and kicking the man after a 2005 police pursuit.

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Related Topix: Mendenhall, MS, Federal Prisons, Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Tue Apr 14, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Storms' effects linger in Magee

As residents line up for loans to help them recover from last month's catastrophic storms, Magee Mayor Jimmy Clyde is keeping an eye on his city's water supply.

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Related Topix: Magee, MS, Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Boat Disaster, Small Business, Personal Finance

Sun Apr 12, 2009

The Jackson Channel

NOAA Installing Transmitter To Fix Weather Radio Problem

JACKSON, Miss. - A new antenna was installed this week to improve problems with NOAA radio reception for residents living in Simpson, Rankin and eastern Madison counties, National Weather Service officials said The NWS has also conducted radio field strength tests and warning alarm tests.

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Related Topix: Jackson Metro, Jackson, MS, Weather, Rankin County, MS

Fri Apr 10, 2009

The Jackson Channel

Congregation Worships On Grounds Of Destroyed Church

A Simpson County church devastated by a tornado in March spent Good Friday worshipping outdoors.

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Related Topix: Magee, MS

Thu Apr 09, 2009

The Jackson Channel

Storms Create Setback For Tornado Recovery

Thursday's storms made it tough for people living in Simpson County, who are still cleaning up from last week's tornado.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Weather

Tue Apr 07, 2009

WLBT-TV Jackson

Tornado cleanup continues

It's been a week since residents in Simpson County were hit by a F-3 tornado. The twister caused widespread damage, mostly to the Magee area, where residents are working hard to cleanup the mess.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Magee, MS, Weather

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