The Town of Braxton is looking better — and smoother — than it has in decades, thanks to a major paving project that has transformed nearly every street in town. ... simpsoncounty.ms/braxton-street…

In a decisive outing last Friday the Simpson Academy Cougars fell at home to the visiting Parklane Academy Pioneers by a 48-19 margin.... simpsoncounty.ms/sca-loses-park…

During a regular meeting of the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen held Tuesday, October 21,  Mayor Mark Grubbs shared upcoming community events that will be held during the last week of October through the first week in... simpsoncounty.ms/city-events-pl…

Judy Powell, 70, of Raleigh, MS, passed away October 25, 2025. She was born Tuesday, October 11, 1955, in Raleigh, Mississippi.... simpsoncounty.ms/judy-powell

Chad Lee Savage, 55, of Braxton, MS passed away October 20, 2025. He was born Monday, August 24, 1970 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.... simpsoncounty.ms/chad-lee-savage

Shelly Garner Pineda is the new clinic director for the four Simpson General Hospital Clinics in Simpson County, an achievement of which she is very proud, she says. ... simpsoncounty.ms/women-business…

In January 2016, at the age of 62, Pam Savell began a third career. She says this with pride as she discussed her administrative assistant position with the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department.... simpsoncounty.ms/women-business…

Megan Blair is an 18 year veteran at Simpson Central School (SCS), beginning her career there in 2007 as a first grade teacher. She is now in her second year as assistant principal and loving every minute of it.... simpsoncounty.ms/women-business…

Editorial from Greenwood Commonwealth: Restrictions on athletics would be inconsistent with the main argument for school choice and probably illegal.... simpsoncounty.ms/school-choice-…

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 20 arrests from October 20 to October 27.... simpsoncounty.ms/arrest-report-…

I once leaned over to a little girl in church and told her pointedly that my dress was prettier than her dress.  I thought she needed the information to make a better fashion choice next time.  I was very young, of cou... simpsoncounty.ms/life-lines-lea…

*This is the final in a series of articles on breast cancer in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Bob Laird is currently taking chemotherapy treatments.... simpsoncounty.ms/survivors-stor…

FBI officials are scheduled to announce several arrests made throughout the Delta this morning in a press conference at 4 p.m. today.... simpsoncounty.ms/fbi-announce-a…

Harrisville native son Trent Grantham is a “let’s get it done, no holds barred” kind of man. He pastors New Covenant Church in Harrisville, where he is also a member of the Harrisville Economic Committee.... simpsoncounty.ms/source-pastor-…

Selena Prichard has been a nurse for 25 years, the last six with Kristina Wood-Stubbs, NP, who owns the new Hometown Health Care of Magee, formerly Miller Family Care.... simpsoncounty.ms/women-business…

Nina Grubbs is approaching her 20 year anniversary with Simpson County Academy (SCA), having started there in 2008. Her title is elementary school secretary, but she is so much more.... simpsoncounty.ms/women-business…

Becky Sullivan, recently promoted to vice president at Peoples Bank, will celebrate a 19 year career in the banking industry in April 2026. She continues to serve as branch manager and lender at the Magee office... simpsoncounty.ms/women-business…

Beverly Slover opened the doors of BFit Gym two years ago on April 11, 2023. Her dream business continues to grow and thrive with the latest addition, BFit Gym Studio, a classroom set apart from the workout space.... simpsoncounty.ms/women-business…

Helena Lott is a soft spoken woman with a gentle demeanor and a kind smile, all reassuring things for someone who uses needles, syringes and tubing on a daily basis. Lott is a phlebotomist.... simpsoncounty.ms/women-business…

Midwifery is often a misunderstood field. Mendenhall resident Laurie Price, however, knew immediately when she wanted to become a midwife.... simpsoncounty.ms/women-business…