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Christmas activities set in Copiah County
The Christmas season is here and Copiah County’s communities are working to help everyone get into the spirit of Christmas. Parades and other special events are coming up and there is plenty to do for everyone. Wednesday, December 1 Crystal Springs Christmas tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. today at Railroad Park. Thursday, December 2 The…
Read MoreSanta’s Runway light display returns to Pattison community
Santa’s Runway, located at 1028 Parks Dr., Pattison, will officially open for the Christmas season on Wednesday, Dec. 1. A soft opening will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. nightly Nov. 26-30. The annual 1/4-mile drive-thru Christmas light display features 100,000 static and synchronized lights, by David Parks in Copiah County, set to music…
Read MoreGarden club members decorate Chautauqua Park for Christmas
Copiah’s impressive season comes to an end; Colonels fall short in title game
By Drake Flowers It just wasn’t meant to be for the Colonels. Copiah Academy over-exceeded many expectations by making an appearance in the 2021 Class 5A State Championship game. Some would call it a miracle or a “Cinderella Season,” but those around Gallman would simply call it the profit of a lot of hard work.…
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November 27 There will be a Health and Wellness Fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 27 at New Life Cathedral of Worship, 28172 Highway 28, Hazlehurst. The fair will feature health screenings, community health services, chiropractic services, nutrition education, spiritual health, mental health education, music, and more. For more information, call 601-668-4201. December 4…
Read MoreFloral Club welcomes GFWC/MFWC president
Hyde-Smith opens office in Brookhaven
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recently announced the opening of an office in downtown Brookhaven to serve constituents in southwest Mississippi. The new Hyde-Smith office is located in Suite C of the Benoits Building at 117 W. Cherokee Street, Brookhaven. “I’m thrilled to open an office in Brookhaven. This space will give Mississippians in this region…
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Harold L. Crawford
Harold L. Crawford, of Wesson, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 19, 2021, at the age of 88 after a long illness. He was born Oct. 19, 1933, in Slate Springs to Loyd and Martha Crawford. A service was held Nov. 22 at Stringer Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. Interment was at Terry City Cemetery.…
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