James (Jimmy) Walker
James Lee (Jimmy) Walker, 80, of Wesson, passed away Nov. 5, 2022. A funeral service was held Nov. 7 at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst, with burial at Zion Hill Cemetery. Mr. Walker was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He loved woodwork, bluegrass and gospel music. He was preceded in death by…
Read MoreWAC announces honors scholars
Wesson Attendance Center has announced honors scholars for the first nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year. Students named to the Superintendent’s List include: First grade – Alyvia Brooke Bacot, Delilah Brooke Beckerson, Mason Jeremiah Beckerson, Rylie Danielle Brown, Gatlin Mikell Burch, Emilia Mallory Case, Sami Elizabeth Curole, Karly Kay Dowd, Siya Ann Esponge, Kennedy…
Read MoreCopiah Academy announces honors scholars
Copiah Academy has announced honors scholars for the first nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year. Students named to the Headmaster List include: Third grade – Lane Allen, Henry Anderson, Banks Barton, Levi Burke, Graeme Hydrick, Aiden McAlister, Abel Mohon, Chesney Rancifer, Sydney Shields, Briggs Sojourner, Piper Whitwell; fourth grade – Liam Atwood, Emily Grace…
Read MoreVeterans Day ceremony set for November 11
The Copiah County Veterans Day service will be held at 11 a.m., Nov. 11, on the lawn of the Copiah County Courthouse in downtown Hazlehurst. The service is hosted by the Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce. Veterans Day ceremonies are traditionally held nationwide at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month. The celebration…
Read MoreCobras crush Tigers to secure playoff spot
By Rusty Newman The Wesson Cobras traveled over to McLaurin Friday night to take on the Tigers for the final regular-season game of the year. Wesson took control of the game early and never looked back as they came out victorious with a 39-6 win. Early in the game, the Cobras scored on a 29-yard…
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Absentee voting available for November election
Absentee ballots are now available for the Nov. 8 general election, featuring congressional, judicial, and school board races. Circuit Clerk Edna Stevens said her office will be open 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 5, for the convenience of those who need to cast an absentee ballot for the election. Absentee ballots may also be…
Read MoreCharles Robert Brock
Charles Robert Brock, 78, of Crystal Springs, passed away Oct. 22, 2022. Charlie was born to Grover Cleve Brock Jr. and Emy Lou Brock in Jackson on Oct. 9, 1944. He was the middle child of three siblings and graduated from Tunica County High School in 1964, where he lettered in four sports. He went…
Read MoreRobert Dale Brown Sr.
Robert Dale Brown Sr., 69, of Wesson, went to meet his Savior on Oct. 23, 2022, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. A memorial service was held Oct. 25 at Sardis Baptist Church. A graveside service was held Oct. 27 at Natchez National Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled the arrangements. He was a…
Read MoreHarold “Trey” Jones III
Harold “Trey” Jones III, 35, of Terry, passed away Oct. 22, 2022. A memorial service was held Oct. 28 at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. Mr. Jones was a graduate of Copiah Academy and Holmes Community College. He was an Eagle Scout, and he was employed by S & P Global as an…
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