Hazlehurst Yard of the Month
Cross-country cyclists stop in Crystal Springs
During the downtown farmers market on April 2, Crystal Springs had two visitors from New York who were riding bikes through the town. Bianca Giaever and Helen Houghton were on their way to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, from Key West, Fla. The pair rode a train from New York to Key West to begin their journey…
Read MoreGeorgetown’s ‘Friday Nights on Main Street’ sees great turnout
Georgetown had a great turnout on March 25 for their first of the season “Friday Nights on Main Street.” Mayor Russ DuBose said the town was very excited to have 68 vehicle entries. The outstanding participation helped make this a great night to kickstart the season. There was also a variety of vendors providing plenty…
Read MoreCSHS students score 20+ on ACT
Joseph Daniel “J.D.” Howell
J.D. Howell, 85, passed away April 4, 2022, at his home in Crystal Springs. J.D. was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Crystal Springs to Joseph Raleigh and Doris Phillips Howell. He graduated from Crystal Springs High School in 1954. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force before he returned with his family…
Read MoreWilmer “Frankie” Newman
Wilmer “Frankie” Newman, of Hazlehurst, passed away at Merit Health Central on April 5, 2022. He suddenly went to be with the Lord at the age of 76. A funeral service was held April 9 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Wesson Cemetery. Frankie was born on Sept. 21, 1945, in Salinas, Calif. Shortly…
Read MoreMary Odom
Mary Odom, 61, of Wesson, passed away at her residence April 9, 2022. A funeral service was held April 11 at Zion Hill Baptist Church, with burial in the Zion Hill Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mrs. Odom, a native of Copiah County, loved going to church, spending time with her family and…
Read MoreMary Stratton earns Junior Bronze award
By Lea Ann Maudlin, Angus Communications Mary Stratton, of Crystal Springs, has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze award, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association in Saint Joseph, Mo. Stratton is the 20-year-old daughter of Dana Stratton and attends Hinds Community College, where she is studying…
Read MoreCSMS announces honors scholars
Crystal Springs Middle School has announced honors scholars for the third nine weeks of the 2021-2022 school year. Students named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll include: ADA 56-Joseph J. Banks, Solomon D. Banks, Malissa K. Crain, Aubrey Clark Guynes, Anthony C. Kelly, Willie James McMillian, Aaliyah D. Tobias, Jeremy R. Washington; fourth grade – Daina…
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