City awarded grant for sewer improvements

Hazlehurst awarded CDBG – The City of Hazlehurst has received official notification that their application for Hardship Public Facilities funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has been approved by the Mississippi Development Authority. The grant totals $440,000 and will improve the sewer system in parts of Hazlehurst. State Representative Gregory Holloway presented the official letter of approval to Hazlehurst city officials last week. From left are Alderman Shirley