Magee Courier-Simpson County News

09/04/2026

A fews years ago, I thought I needed a little culture— not that I don’t get plenty of it watching people suck crawfish heads at local gatherings— so I asked my husband to accompany me to the Raoul Dufy exhibit at the art museum in Jackson.

09/04/2026

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 22 arrests from August 24 to August 31.

09/03/2026

Let’s face it, readers. Having the time to read may have come with aging, and aging is a time when we begin to notice losses in life. From mobility to memory, from the ability to sleep to a decline in activity, loss is the factor that separates high school seniors from senior adults.

Let’s face it, readers. Having the time to read may have come with aging, and aging is a time when we begin to notice losses in life. From mobility to memory, from the ability to sleep to a decline in activity, loss is the factor that separates high school seniors from senior adults.

09/02/2026

The Mendenhall Tigers kicked off their season in emphatic fashion with a 46–27 victory over the Ridgeland Titans, a performance that showcased resilience, discipline, and a poised offensive attack under new leadership.

09/02/2026

An editorial opinion of The Greenwood Commonwealth: The eligibility chaos in college sports confirms that the line between college and professional sports has been obliterated.

09/02/2026

The Simpson Academy Cougars battled until the final whistle Friday night, but a late rally came up short as Columbia Academy pulled away with a 21-12 victory in a hard-fought contest.

09/02/2026

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

09/02/2026

The annual “Simpson County Super Bowl” is set for Friday, Sept. 4, when the Magee Trojans travel to Mendenhall to renew one of the state’s biggest high school football rivalries.

09/02/2026

The annual “Simpson County Super Bowl” is set for Friday, Sept. 4, when the Magee Trojans travel to Mendenhall to renew one of the state’s biggest high school football rivalries.

09/02/2026

A shooting Sunday night at a residence on Old Pinola Braxton Road marked the latest in a string of violent incidents that left two people dead and several others wounded across Simpson County over the weekend.