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Howard D. Thomas Jr.

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Howard D. Thomas Jr., 58, passed away Aug. 27, 2022. A funeral service was held Sept. 3 at New Lillie Mae M.B. Church in Georgetown, with interment in the church cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include his daughter, Shernequal Thomas; son, Tyrell Bridges; sisters, Betty Buckley, Bronna Ruth Lackey, Joann Cunningham, Mary…

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Allen Joseph Verrett

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Allen Joseph Verrett, of Wesson, passed away Sept. 6, 2022, at Copiah County Medical Center. A graveside service was held Sept. 12 at Cline Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mr. Verrett is survived by his wife, Joe Anne Verrett; son, Joseph Verrett; and sister, Peggy.

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MDOT kicks off “Road to Game Day 2022”

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Football season is back. As the coaches and players start gearing up for the season, the Mississippi Department of Transportation has its own game plan to get you to the game safely before kickoff. To avoid congestion on game day road trips, drivers can download the free MDOT Traffic mobile app; it gives users real-time…

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Misleading voter registration mailer showing across state

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The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office, county circuit clerks, and county election commissioners have received calls regarding a mailer sent by a private entity, the Legal Defense Fund. The mailer provides that, according to their review, someone at the address may not be registered to vote and encourages completion and submission of a voter registration…

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Colonels run past Riverfield and Pelahatchie, continue winning ways

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By Drake Flowers In back-to-back games played within the friendly confines of Colonel Stadium, the Copiah Academy Colonels have run away with commanding victories, taking their overall record to 3-0. The Colonels defeated Riverfield Academy 39-21 on Aug. 26 and ran away from Riverfield 46-6 this past Friday. Both games saw a commanding performance from…

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Community & Religious Calendar

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September 11 Sylvarena Baptist Church will celebrate 124 years of sharing the gospel on Sunday, Sept. 11, with a “Coming Home” Homecoming Celebration. Former pastor Dr. Mat Buckles Sr. will lead in worship, and David Prevost will lead in song. Dinner on the Grounds will follow the worship service in the Family Life Center. Attendees…

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