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BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - The new superintendent for West Jasper School District, Dr. Kenitra Ezi, says she’s been very busy since her first day a month ago. Ezi has been building a team to help her get things in order for the school year as she’s already added three key leadership positions at the school and district levels.

ROSE HILL, Miss. (WDAM) - A boil water notice has been lifted for customers of the Rose Hill Water Association. The company announced the lift Thursday after they received clear sample results. On Saturday, July 24, Rose Hill Water Association issued the boil water notice to customers in the following...

Graduates of East Central Community College’s Practical Nursing Program received special recognition at the annual pinning ceremony held recently on the Decatur campus. Students who completed the 12-month program and their respective hometowns include (first row, from left) Krystle Goforth, Tabatha McGee, and Layne Lepard, all of Philadephia; Cortland Baker of Carthage, Tanisha McMullan of Decatur, Jessica Richardson of Louisville, Tori Jones of Walnut Grove, and Jabrshia Ickom of Lake; and (back row, from left) Brandi McDill of Conehatta, Ashley Kennedy of Philadelphia, Ashia Harris and Patricia Bang, both of Lake; Anitra Spencer of Enterprise, Natasha McCarty of Philadelphia, Jamea Nelson of Forest, Ashley Smith of Philadelphia, and Acie Leach of Union. Not pictured is Alicia McLain of Forest. Jones was also selected Practical Nursing Student of the Year and gave the address to graduates. For more information contact Dr. Sheryl Allen, dean of healthcare education, at 601-635-6294, or email sallen@eccc.edu. (EC Photo)

Drivers that travel Highway 15 north from Bay Springs to Newton County on a regular basis have seen some congestion in the area lately, especially in Bay Springs, with road construction. They will continue to see traffic slow-downs over the next several weeks, but with that will come a new roadway.

Recently hired West Jasper School District Superintendent Dr. Kenitra Ezi is excited about the upcoming school year, and to kick things off she wants to meet as many people as she can in the district before the 2021-22 school year gets started and also give them the opportunity to meet her.

The peaceful morning solitude was shattered with the sounds of tusks popping, followed by guttural grunts and piercing squeals as a herd of wild hogs came slashing and rooting through a turkey nesting area. The hogs flushed the hen from her nest as they smelled the fresh turkey eggs and busted the nest in a frenzy. The boars, sows and piglets attacked the eggs like sharks smelling blood in the water. When the frenzy ended, not even a piece of shell was left.

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. Asher Dewayne Jernigan, 9 months old, of Raleigh, Mississippi, passed from his earthly home to his heavenly home Friday, July 23, 2021, at the University Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born Wednesday, September 30, 2020, in Jackson, Mississippi.

SCOTT CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Scott County officials are investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday night. According to Scott County Sheriff Mike Lee, Ezra White is accused of shooting and killing Kenyelle Morgan on Steadman Road in Scott County. White has been arrested and charged with murder.

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation [MBI] is currently investigating an alleged inmate suicide attempt at the Jasper County Jail that a day later eventually resulted in the death of the inmate. According to Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson, he turned over the investigation to MBI after reviewing video surveillance of...