Betty Eller Everett has just the dog for you, if you are needing a pet! The dog appears to be about six months old. She has had her shots, wormed…and even a bath!
She has no flees! (That would be huge for me!!!)
She loves to run and play with other dogs. She weighs about 32 lbs.
This dog needs a lot of love!
Comes with a free dog cage!
Contact Betty Eller at beverett1967@gmail.com
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Danny Craft, President of the Simpson County Board of Supervisors, visited MageeNews last week to discuss his goals for 2020.
Danny discussed the two new board members, Donny Welch & Mitchell Chapman. He explained that the two men are working well with the present board.
The 3 year road plan continues to move forward as the board is now able to pave 7-10 miles per district which is about 50 miles for the county. The process is slow and expensive but the board continues to strive for better roads in our county.
Craft explains, “we look forward to working with the new sheriff, new tax assessor, and new circuit clerk.”
The board continues to strive to clean up Simpson County. “We have a desire to improve the county,” stated Danny.
100% of the internet tax goes to the upkeep and repair of bridges.
Danny expressed that the board does not plan to raise taxes.
Check out the video for details:
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Jamie Brewer may be the first woman tax assessor of Simpson County, but she is not a “first timer” in working with this office! Jamie has been employed for the last several years as an employee of Charles Baldwin long time Tax Assessor who retired this year.
****Jamie Brewer is not the first woman tax assessor! Thanks to Marsha Magee and Janice Brian I learned that Mrs. Mrs. Margie Berry was tax assessor before Mrs. Mildred McIntosh!!! But anyway, we’ve got powerful ladies in Simpson County!
Jamie will tell you quickly she knows a lot but not everything! “There is so much to learn as tax assessor,” stated Jamie.
When we discussed her goals for 2020, Jamie was quick to point out her number 1 goal was to keep her staff happy! Jamie knows the importance of a good staff…she has one…and she wants to keep them!
#2: to extend the operating hours one day a week. Jamie explained, ” because I worked in Jackson for 18 years, I know how hard it is to get somewhere when an office closes at 5.”
#3: Pay online. Jamie told of the many times she is called and asked if they can just pay on the phone. She wants to see this happen!
Her dream: To remodel the office locating the employees behind glass and in a locked and secure area.
Jamie has got her goals and wish in line for 2020…but most of all she “wants to help the taxpayers!
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Pollen Florist and More in Mendenhall has beautiful gifts for the ones you love.
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Jackson, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson announced upcoming legislation regarding a proposal to transfer functions of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to the Secretary of State’s Office. The “SIP Plan”, which stands for Service, Information and Professionalism, provides a roadmap to improve the way Mississippians get or renew their driver’s licenses.
The SIP Plan includes a list of proposals aimed to increase DMV efficiency, accessibility and the use of technology. Key changes include an opt-in renewal notification system, a digital license option, an updated user-friendly website, and an increase in the number of locations and functions of kiosks. The SIP Plan also focuses on outsourcing certain operations, such as the written and driven components of testing for both new drivers and Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL). Secretary Watson believes the CDL portion of the proposal would give Mississippi trucking companies a competitive edge nationwide, and would help bring more jobs to Mississippi.
Currently, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for all driver’s license services. Secretary Watson, Senator David Parker, and Representative Lee Yancey are in the final stages of drafting the bill that will encourage the legislature to transfer the DMV to the Secretary of State’s Office.
“As I promised the voters of Mississippi, I’m proud to roll out our plan to revamp the DMV under our office,” said Secretary Watson. “The fine men and women in the Secretary of State’s Office have an exemplary record of handling administrative/clerical functions by bringing automation and top-notch customer service to the table, and I believe tasking our team with an overhaul of the DMV would yield the same results. I also think it is important to note that our plan relieves the brave men and women charged with keeping us safe from this administrative/clerical duty with which they are burdened, and allows them to focus on their core function of protecting all Mississippians.”
The transition from DPS to the Secretary of State’s Office creates opportunity for shorter wait times and more efficient services. For more information on the SIP Plan, visit sos.ms.gov.
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Independent researchers say 22 out of the country’s top 26 grocery chains fail when it comes to warning the public about food recalls. Among those on the fail list are Walmart and Aldi.
Consumers have to struggle to stay updated on food recalls with the lack of effort on the part of retailers proving to be a big reason the public is in the dark, according to a report released today by officials with the U.S. PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) Education Fund. The epic fail on the part of the grocery industry is particularly unacceptable because of all of the technology and data processing in place.
“Supermarkets should be our best recall notification system, but instead, we found that shoppers must go on a nearly impossible scavenger hunt to learn if they’ve purchased contaminated food,” according to a statement from Adam Garber of the said U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
“Stores already use modern technology to track customers, place products, and target us with ads. There’s no reason why they can’t also keep us healthy.”
The non-profit, non-partisan research organization assessed supermarkets on publicly available information about whether they tell customers about recall policies, in-store notification, and direct customer notification. Findings in the 29-page report include:
The researchers say they know there might be programs in place that are not described in the public arena, but they also say retailers would not respond to requests for information about food safety recall measures.
“. . . most declined to answer the survey — and the few that did only responded to a handful of questions,” according to the PIRG report. That lack of transparency was surprising given the potentially dangerous impacts on customers of stores that consider themselves integral parts of so many American communities.”
The report cites a Salmonella outbreak traced to beef that sickened people for months and involved a 12-million pound recall. A similar if not identical scenario has played out repeatedly, according to the PIRG researchers, even though public health agencies issue warnings that are publicized by media outlets.
Grocery retailers are in a unique position — at the final point in the supply chain before the customer takes possession of food — and therefore have the opportunity to have a powerful impact on public health.
“They might not be responsible for the recall, but they can make a difference. We look forward to seeing improved transparency about recall notification efforts and improved programs,” according to a statement from the PIRG Education Fund’s Dylan Robb.
U.S. PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) Education Fund is an independent, non-partisan group that works for consumers and the public interest. Through research, public education and outreach, we serve as counterweights to the influence of powerful interests that threaten our health, safety, and wellbeing.
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Brexit Creates Opportunities to Export Mississippi Rice to United Kingdom, Senators Assert
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged the Trump Administration to promote increased market access for U.S.-grown rice in trade agreement negotiations with the United Kingdom (U.K.).
The Mississippi Senators are among a group of Senators from rice-producing states who have signed a letter that encourages U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer “to take advantage of the rice demand in the U.K. to achieve increased market access for U.S.-grown rice through your upcoming negotiations.”
“Given market demand and existing relationships with Britain’s importers, the U.S. rice industry stands ready to regain significant market share through these negotiations. Restoring this important export market would have a remarkably positive economic impact throughout rice country, which, like the rest of the agricultural economy, has been struggling in recent years,” the Senators wrote in the letter.
In the wake of the recent U.K. exit from the European Union (EU), the Trump administration has set a goal to negotiate a new trade agreement with the U.K. by the end of the year. For more than a decade, the EU severely limited market access for U.S.-grown rice. Prior to 2007, the U.K. was one of the largest export destinations for American rice.
A copy of the signed letter is available here.
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Blendtopia Products LLC is recalling 29,078 cases of frozen Blendtopia brand “Superfood Smoothie Kits” because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
“The company discovered the issue through its quality control processes. The issue is believed to be isolated to a supplied ingredient,” according to the recall notice posted on the website of the Food and Drug Administration
Blendtopia Products reported the smoothies were distributed to retail stores in Michigan.
To determine whether they have any of the recalled products they should look for the following labeling information on 7-ounce packages. Blendtopia brand, Superfood Smoothie Kits, labeled Best By July 2021, Best By Oct. 2021, and Best By Nov. 2021. Flavors implicated in the recall are:
The company says it hasn’t received any reports of illness associated with the recalled products.
Consumers who purchased the recalled products are urged to return them to their place of purchase or discard them immediately. For any questions, consumers may contact Blendtopia Products LLC at 844-260-8181.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled product should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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By: Dr. Tara Burcham
Across the nation, working professionals are seeking to advance their careers and broaden their options through higher education. At The University of Southern Mississippi, a fully online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education Student Affairs offers the flexibility and career relevance many of these students need.
Dr. Holly Foster, advisor for this online master’s degree, says those who choose a career in student affairs are focused on the development of their students. “A career in student affairs is a commitment,” says Foster. “These staff are advising students, managing academic and entertainment programs, and developing future leaders in areas such as residence life, Greek life and student government.”
Foster says student affairs professionals are busy doing administrative work as well as one-on-one interactions with students. “These types of jobs are very demanding. That is why our online Higher Education Student Affairs M.Ed. is fully online,” says Foster. “This saves our students time and money by not having to travel to campus.”
According to Foster, the fully online masters is a perfect fit for community college and university staff working in admissions, academic advising, residence life, student counseling centers, career services, and financial aid, just to mention a few. “Of course the program is a perfect fit for a college staffer looking to improve their resume while also learning new skills to help their students,” says Foster.
One of the many benefits of the program, according to Foster, is that it expands the knowledge of those completing the degree. “We offer the foundational courses, such as administration and student development,” says Foster. “But we also go beyond the basics by offering expanded courses in areas such as social justice, legal issues, and assessment.”
Dr. Tom Hutchinson, director of the Office of Online Learning at Southern Miss, notes that the fully online Higher Education Student Affairs M.Ed. program is filling a void. “Our program is fully online and is meeting the university’s goals of reaching students who cannot make it to campus.”
In addition, Hutchinson says the program is perfect for students who started a master’s degree but did not finish it. “We want to increase the number of students who are earning advanced degrees,” says Hutchinson. “To meet that need, Southern Miss will accept up to 12 hours of transfer credit as long as they were not used toward a previous degree.
Dr. Amy Chasteen, Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, reinforces the benefits of this program to college and university staffers across the nation. “At Southern Miss we focus on quality,” says Chasteen. “We know that those working in student affairs have a passion for higher education. We share that same passion for offering the highest quality degree with faculty dedicated to student success.”
The fully online Higher Education Student Affairs master’s degree requires just 36 hours for completion, in addition to accepting up to 12 hours of qualified transfer credits. For more information, visit https://online.usm.edu/graduate/online-student-affairs-degree/.
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Sweets for your sweet! Rhoda’s has chocolate-covered, long-stem strawberries, decorated sugar cookies, gourmet candies, and more!
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Congressman Guest Denounces Dangerous Legislation That Would Protect Criminals from Deportation
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael Guest spoke on the House floor against the New Way Forward Act, a bill intended to “reform the process for enforcing the immigration laws of the United States.” The legislation would establish numerous new protections that illegal immigrants could claim for immediate release into the United States. In addition, the bill would drastically reduce the authority local and state law enforcement officers have to enforce immigration laws in our communities. Congressman Guest vocally opposed the bill on the House floor, stating:
“I rise today as a Member of the Committee on Homeland Security to express my strong opposition to the New Way Forward Act, which would completely eliminate our nation’s ability to control our borders and determine who and what enters our country. It would cripple the efforts of our law enforcement officers to remove dangerous criminals from our streets and it would undermine the sacrifices the men and women of law enforcement agencies make every day for our nation. Additionally, the New Way Forward Act would encourage and open new pathways for cartel members and human traffickers to enter and remain in the United States. Meanwhile, conservative policies like building the wall and supporting law enforcement agencies reduced the number of apprehensions by almost 75% since last May and led to the seizure of more than 50,000 pounds of drugs at our Southwest Border last month alone. I strongly urge my colleagues to oppose the New Way Forward Act.”
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After visiting with John Kilpatrick, I could not decide what his “official” job title was…so I just named him the Emergency Man of Simpson County.
John is in charge of emergencies in Simpson County. From tornados to fires to E-911, John has his hand in almost every facet of problems in our county.
John is new to the job but has hit the ground running and has big plans for his department in 2020.
I hope you’ll check out his video! John is full of enthusiasm and desire to make everything in our county better!
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Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney issued the following statement.
Over the past several years, my office has seen an uptick in balance billing, also called surprise billing. Imagine opening your mail to find a bill for hundreds of dollars for a doctor visit that you believed was covered by insurance. That is what happens to some Mississippians, often seeking emergency medical care, and in many cases, it is illegal.
A Mississippi law (Section 83-9-5) which passed in 2013 prohibits balance bills where the insured assigns his or her benefits to the medical provider. In the simplest terms, balance billing occurs when you are charged the difference between what a provider charges for services and what your insurance actually pays the provider. I have set out an example of balance billing, in detail, near the bottom of my letter.
What you should know is that, although the law prohibits it where an assignment of benefits occurs, some providers fail to comply. Rep. Gary Chism (R – District 37) has authored House Bill 95 and I fully support this measure. It amends the 2013 law to give my office the power to adopt regulations and resolve disputes between healthcare providers and consumers.
I hope that you will also support HB 95 after you consider the impact of balance billing and the amount of money involved. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) began receiving calls about balance billing in 2015. Calls increased significantly in 2018.
In 2018, the MID recovered approximately $30,000 for consumers. In 2019, there were 10 complaints with approximately $25,000 recovered for consumers. So far in 2020, the MID has received two balance billing complaints.
Additionally, consumers are being balance billed tens of thousands of dollars because air ambulance providers are often not in the insurance carriers provider network. The median cost of an air ambulance bill is $36,000.00.
In 2018, the MID received about six air-ambulance balance billing complaints and recovered more than $50,000 for consumers. In 2019, we received seven air ambulance-related complaints and recovered approximately $150,000.
This is an example of what balance billing looks like:
A patient enters a network hospital for a surgical procedure. The anesthesiologist providing services for the procedure is not in the patient’s healthplan network. The patient would not be aware of this fact until they receive a bill from the anesthesiologist. Because the anesthesiologist is an out of network provider, the insurance carrier will pay the out of network rate.
The anesthesiologist’s total charge is $1,500. The patient’s insurance company’s non-network rate is $600. The patient will receive a bill for $900 (assuming the patient has met their healthplan yearly deductible).
House Bill 95 passed in the House of Representatives last week with overwhelming support but has since been recalled for reconsideration. I hope to see HB 95 passed, giving existing state law the teeth it needs to save money for Mississippi insurance consumers.
As always, I urge you to call on my office if you have questions about insurance or balance billing.
E-mail us at consumer@mid.ms.gov or call 1-800-562-2957.
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WESSON – Jason Tate Clayburn and Jaeshia Turner, both of Magee, have been selected as Mr. and Miss Copiah-Lincoln Community College for the Simpson County Center. The two were elected during a campus wide vote.
Clayburn is the son of Jason and Rebecca Clayburn of Magee. He is a graduate of Simpson County Academy. A Business Administration major, Clayburn is President of Phi Beta Lambda and a member of the Trailblazers and Student Government Association. He was also a member of the 2018-2019 Wolf Pack Tennis team. After Co-Lin, he plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi.
Turner is the daughter of Shelly Turner and Cherish Jackson. A graduate of Magee High School, she is majoring in nursing. Turner serves as Secretary of both Phi Beta Lambda and the Trailblazers. She is a member of Student Government Association, Alpha Omega Bible Club, and was selected to Who’s Who at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. After Co-Lin, she plans to attend nursing school.
Photo by Johnny Smith Photography.
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WESSON- Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Simpson County Center Vice President Dr. Dewayne Middleton has been named the recipient of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award. The NISOD Excellence Awards were established in 1991 as a way to honor and recognize the extraordinary work of faculty, administrators, and staff whose service to their students, colleagues, and community deserve special recognition. Since then, more than 25,000 recipients have been honored with the Excellence Award.
Prior to being appointed as a Vice President, Dr. Middleton served Co-Lin as Dean of Student Services, academic advisor/instructor, Upward Bound Coordinator, and assistant men and women basketball coach. He holds an A.A. degree from Co-Lin in Secondary Education, a B.S. from University of Southern Mississippi in Coaching and Sports Administration, an M.S. from Alcorn State in Secondary Education, and a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership from Mississippi State University.
In addition to serving on the Board of the Simpson County Economic Development Foundation, he currently serves on the Board of Directors at Simpson General Hospital, the Magee General Hospital HealthTrust Board, the Five County Headstart Board of Directors, Advisory Board for Peoples Bank, and is a member of the Mississippi ACT Council.
He is a member of the Mississippi Academic Officers Association for community colleges as well as the Mississippi Association for Student Affairs Association for community colleges. He serves on Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) reviewer for accreditation of colleges. He has served as a member of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior College Athletics, the Mississippi Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (MAEOPP), the Southern Association of Opportunity Program Personnel, the Mississippi Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the Mississippi Community College Board Review Team for OCR and ADA compliance.
In addition to being nominated to Who’s Who among Executives and Professionals, Dr. Middleton has been awarded the High Performance Award at Co-Lin, completed the Education Policy Fellowship Program, and has been recognized by the Emerging Leaders Institute. He was also named Simpson County Citizen of the Year.
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By: Van Arnold
Continuing its mission to provide veterans, their spouses, and the military community with the finest in educational opportunities, The University of Southern Mississippi again has been selected as a Top 10 “Military Friendly” school for 2020-21 by online resource guide militaryfriendly.com.
This prestigious recognition identifies USM as the top “Military Friendly” four-year Institution in the State of Mississippi and one of the leaders across the United States in providing support and care for military students. Support services are provided through USM’s Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families.
“We continue to work each and every day seeking new methods to better support our military students. Recognition as a Top 10 ‘Military Friendly’ institution validates our hard work but more importantly, drives me and our staff to do more for our students. We are honored and humbled by this recognition and certainly eager to do more,” said Maj. Gen. (U.S. Army, ret.) Jeff Hammond, Director of Veteran and Military Affairs at USM.
Now in its 19th year, the Military Friendly® Schools list has come to set the standard for higher education institutions to provide the best opportunities for veterans and their spouses. This prestigious list provides a comprehensive guide for veterans and their families using data sources from federal agencies, veteran students and proprietary survey information from participating organizations.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey completed by the school. Student survey data was also taken into consideration for the designation. More than 1,000 schools participated in the 2020-2021 survey, with 625 schools earning the designation. The Top 10 recognition equates to Gold status for those institutions.
The 2020-2021 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can also be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.
USM’s Veterans Center has begun the new year with a series of partnerships designed to enhance academic/professional opportunities for its student veterans. These include:
Partnering with the Community College of the Air Force
The University has formally partnered with the United States Air Force’s Community College of the Air Force General Education Mobile (GEM) program. The Community College of the Airforce is a SACS accredited community college serving Air Force members’ educational needs worldwide. The Air Force recognized the need to partner with schools with similar accreditation and provide accessible enrollment opportunities. Through its partnership with the Air Force, USM positions itself to enhance the educational opportunities for our Air Force Members across the world.
Partnering with Camp Shelby
The University has expanded its educational offerings at Camp Shelby via the Soldier and Family Assistance Center located at 1303 Jackson Road. With the support of Colonel Bobby M. Ginn Jr., Camp Shelby Commander, USM has been afforded a unique opportunity to provide routine education benefit counseling to service members and their families, and to present a variety of other educational opportunities. In addition to USM representatives Michael McGee (Veteran Outreach Coordinator), Teddy Reid (Veteran Service Officer) and Steven Welch (VA Vet Success on Campus provider) USM staff members will provide “full-service” assistance to all veterans, service members and their families. Camp Shelby office hours will occur each Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with plans to expand availability if needed.
Developing Partnership with the Army Sergeants Major Academy
The University has been afforded the opportunity to participate in a partnership with the Army to assist soldiers as they pursue a bachelor’s degree during, or prior to, attending the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. The Sergeants Major Academy is acknowledged by military and civilian organizations as the premiere noncommissioned officer education institution in the world. This is a result of innovation, agility, and a forward-looking approach to leader development/education. The Academy is a higher-level learning institution of academic excellence supported by a world class staff, faculty and curriculum. In coordination with Dr. Deidra Minor of USM’s Department of Applied Technology, USM has been recognized as an accepted partner in educating the Army’s most senior and experienced non-commissioned officer leaders. “We are excited that we have met the initial requirements to enter this partnership with the Army Sergeants Major Academy and anticipate working more closely with the Army to solidify this wonderful partnership,” said Michael McGee, USM Veterans Center outreach Coordinator.
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Simpson County Technical Center is very proud to welcome Bri Kelly as Law & Public Safety Instructor. Bri, a Mendenhall native is excited to be able to teach in her hometown! She is happily married and has a son who is about to start kindergarten at Mendenhall Elementary.
Bri got her start 10 years ago at New Hebron Fire Department, and it progressed from there. She found her passion for emergency medicine and began EMT basic school in 2013, then Paramedic school in 2015. She also studied Pre-Med studies at Mississippi College. She was hired with AMR in 2014 and is still currently employed, where she works Simpson and Hinds counties. She also teaches EMT at Co-Lin Simpson County campus. Prior to coming to Simpson County, Bri taught Law and Public Safety at Hattiesburg High School for three years. She has had many accomplishments in her career: Phi Theta Kappa member, Letter J recipient, Jones Paramedic Academic Student of the Year, Beta Club sponsor, Archery coach, SkillsUSA member, IC3 certified, NIMS 100,100leb,200,700,800 certified, CERT Instructor, Amazing Educator Award for Hattiesburg Public Schools, and Life Saver. In her off time she enjoys hunting, fishing and being outdoors.
Bri looks forward to teaching the next generation about the fields she have come to love, and watching each student flourish! We wish her a very prosperous career at Simpson County Tech Center!
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Magee High School football and cheerleaders celebrated a night of awards and recognition Monday, February 10, 2020 at First Baptist Church, Magee.
A meal was enjoyed by all in attendance.
Head Coach Teddy Dyess talked about the last year with the growth and accomplishments the young men had made.
Coach Dyess thanked his coaches and their spouses for the work and long hours dedicated over the last year. Dyess thanked the touchdown club and noted none of this was possible with them. Dyess also recognized Sammy Tebo for the dedication to the Trojans and announcing all the games. Dyess made a special thank you to all the parents, community and anyone involved with Trojan Football.
The following awards were given:
Football Seniors:
Cheer Seniors:
Region 8 3A MVP’s and 1st Team All State: Chandler Pittman, Josh Sanders, and Sam Rails. 
Region 8 3A 1st Team; Matthew Thurman, Xavier Farmers, Cayden Bridges, Chandler Pittman, Josh Sanders, and Sam Rials. 
Region 8 3A 2nd Team; Jawon Shaw, Cameron Sullivan, Jody Durr, Jamaal Dinkins, and Jordan Magee. 
Trojan GPA Award – Christian Mendez (Not Pictured)
Chain Gang Award – Jamaal Dinkins
“LD” Walker Award – Ryan Freshour
Cheerleaders
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Magee High School recognized senior Trojans at their last home basketball game with a ceremony on the court between games.
Seniors Mahagane McGee 
and
Teosha Lindsey were recognized from the Lady Trojans.
James Fitzgerald 
Joseph Williams (613),
and Matthew Thurman were celebrated as our senior Trojans.
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