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Fighting Back to Take Back our Neighborhood!
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Mrs. Bridget Lee lives by the motto “fighting back to take back our neighborhood!” As the manager of Raleigh Annex Apartments, Mrs. Lee has never stopped striving to make a difference in lives…no matter the age.
La’s Mini Acre Farm inviting little ones to farm camp
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - La’s Mini Acre Farm in Sumrall opened in October 2023. Now, it’s ready to share with a special group of kids what it’s been building up to. La’s will be accepting 10 children from anywhere in the Pine Belt for Farm Camp May 29 through May 31.
Petal will replace 3,600 water meters
PETAL, Miss. (WHLT) – The City of Petal will replace 3,600 water meters. Pine Belt News reported some of the water meters are 12 to 15 years old. The goal of the replacement project is to make reading the meters more efficient. The current meters are manufactured by Badger Meters and will be replaced with […]
Saturday night Finale in Magee
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Following months and months of preparation, Magee’s Bicentennial team ended with a fun night enjoyed by all ages! The Bicentennial has proven to be a “bring together” for many citizens of Magee and the County.
Bay Springs rancher wants answers after steer shot
BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - One Bay Springs rancher is furious after he said someone shot one of his steers. Sam Blakeney said his wife was woken up by gunshots on April 14 at their home on County Road 9. The family later found one of their steers shot once...
MHS Class of 1974 Celebrates 50 Years!
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. The Magee High School class of 1974 gathered for a night of fun and reminiscing as they celebrated 50 years of graduation!
Laurel man charged with child exploitation after investigation by Attorney General’s Office
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel man is in the Jones County jail charged with child exploitation after an investigation from the Attorney General’s office, according to online jail records. The Jones County Sheriffs’ Department’s inmate roster showed 42-year-old Nathan Mozingo was booked on Friday, April 19, and...
Jones College Recognizes Cole Crace and Jordan Sullivan
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. ELLISVILLE- Jones College recently hosted WDAM-TV’s annual Top of Class recognition program, honoring the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from 45 high schools in the Pine Belt. Simpson Academy High School Valedictorian Cole Crace and Salutatorian Jordan Sullivan participated in this year’s celebration at Jones College.
Focused on Mississippi: A Look at Magee’s history
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Simpson County is celebrating their bicentennial right now. Every town in the county has plans, including Magee. Magee is another of those towns in Mississippi that sprang up in one spot, but for one reason or another, moved closer to the new rail road that passed nearby. Now, since the […]
Youth Violence and Conflict Resolution Seminar held in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Cameron Center in Laurel hosted an event Saturday to help stop violence among young people. A “Youth Violence and Conflict Resolution Seminar” was hosted by Israel United in Christ. The goal was to make schools and overall communities safer. The event included food...
Shots fired in Prentiss Friday afternoon
Multiple gunshots were fired Friday afternoon in Prentiss. The incident took place at Mt. Carmel Avenue and Front Street near the Prentiss Post Office. Prentiss Police officers responded to the scene at approximately 6 p.m. and say three or more shooters were involved. According to the officers, gunfire struck an innocent vehicle with occupants inside. […] The post Shots fired in Prentiss Friday afternoon appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Prentiss woman named ESS Employee of the Month
Ellisville State School hosted its Direct Support Employee of the Month for February 2024 on March 26. The winners of February’s Employee of the Month are Shannon Morgan of Laurel; Jamiah Gammage of Prentiss; Stephanie Allen of Heidelberg and Christy Smith of Laurel. Dr.Rinsey McSwain, Agency Director of Ellisville State School, presented a gift to […] The post Prentiss woman named ESS Employee of the Month appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
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