Marie McCardle
Services for Marie McCardle were held June 2, 2022, at Gallman Baptist Church, with interment at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Riverwood Family handled the arrangements. Mrs. McCardle, 75, of Hazlehurst, passed from this life on May 31, 2022, at Copiah County Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 6, 1946, to Hubert Lynch and Mary Ashley…
Read MoreRachel Errington
Rachel Phillips Errington, of Crystal Springs, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022, in the presence of her family surrounding her. She is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Mrs. Errington, born on April 11, 1939, was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family. She was a Christian and loved her church…
Read MoreGeorge B. Haynes Sr.
George B. Haynes Sr., 59, passed away May 20, 2022. A funeral service was held May 28 at Greater New Zion M.B. Church, Hazlehurst, with interment at the church cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. George was born Sept. 12, 1962, in Copiah County to the late George Haynes Sr. and Laura Henley Haynes.…
Read MoreFred Walker
Fred Walker, 75, of Crystal Springs, passed away May 30, 2022. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mr. Walker worked in car sales until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and living at Lake Copiah. He loved his children more than anything. Fred had many friends, and he will be greatly missed.…
Read MoreBetty P. Williams
Betty P. Williams, 82, of Crystal Springs, passed away May 30, 2022, at her home. A graveside service was held June 4 at Crystal Springs City Cemetery. Century Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include a son, Otis Williams; daughters, Betty Croft, Brenda Williams, Synethia Williams, and Sandra Williams-Jackson; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one…
Read MoreUSDA designates primary natural disaster area
Administrator Zach Ducheneaux designated six counties in the State of Mississippi as the primary natural disaster area. Producers in Attala, Harrison, Hinds, Holmes, Madison, and Pearl River counties who suffered physical damage and losses caused by a tornado, high winds, lightning, and excessive rain that occurred March 22, 2022, may be eligible for U.S. Department…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
June 4 The Copiah County Circuit Clerkâs Office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 4, for anyone needing to vote an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election on June 7. Copiah County Ministerial Alliance will host a Summer Kick Off for its YouthUp mentorship program from 10 a.m. until noon,…
Read MoreKnow where your child is
School is out for summer. Summertime is a good time to continue to be aware of where your children are. The City of Hazlehurst is encouraging parents to keep up with their children during the summer months and reminds everyone that the city has a curfew. Police Chief Darian Murray says that curfew will be…
Read MoreHazlehurst summer food program begins June 6
The Hazlehurst City School summer meal program will begin June 6 and end July 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday at Hazlehurst Elementary/Middle School. The program will be closed July 4-5. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 8 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children must…
Read MoreFree meals available to Copiah children
Copiah County School District is participating in the Seamless Summer Option. Meals will be provided to all children 18 and under without charge at a first come, first serve basis Monday through Friday, June 1-30, at Crystal Springs Elementary, Crystal Springs Middle School, and Wesson Attendance Center. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:30…
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