Christmas Parade Participants Sought
Registration underway for Wesson Christmas Parade Participants are being sought for the 2021 Wesson Christmas Parade that will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. There is no registration fee to enter the parade, but a toy donation will be appreciated. Register by emailing [email protected]. When registering to participate in the parade, information must…
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Relay for Life set for Dec. 4
Copiah County Relay for Life will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at Copiah County Courthouse Square in downtown Hazlehurst. This year’s theme is “Poppin’ with a Purpose.” There will be a survivors reception at noon, and local survivors are invited to attend. Local vendors, pop-up shops, church groups, schools,…
Read MorePlans underway for Christmas in the Park
The City of Hazlehurst is seeking participants for Christmas in the Park. According to Mayor Kenneth Ramsey, signs for most of those who participated last year are available for pickup at Hazlehurst City Hall. New participants will need to pay a $15 fee for a sign for the display. Participants are encouraged to get their…
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Darcy is a pretty, female, Pit Bull Terrier mixed-breed puppy. She is a loving and friendly pup. Darcy has other sisters and brothers available for adoption. Darcy’s $125 adoption fee includes current vaccinations and spay. See required online adoption application on pet’s description and more details on the Copiah Animal Shelter website at www.copiahanimalshelter.net/adopt. The…
Read MoreClifton Baldridge
Clifton Baldridge, 57, of Crystal Springs, passed away Oct. 27 at his home. A graveside service was held Nov. 6 at Salem M.B. Church Cemetery. Century Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include a daughter, Morqueta Buck, of Crystal Springs; brothers, Roy Thomas, of Birmingham, Ala.; Lindsey Thomas, James Baldridge, Robert Baldridge, John Baldridge, and…
Read MoreAmelia Anne Bufkin
Amelia Anne Bufkin, 77, of Hazlehurst, passed away Nov. 4, 2021, at Copiah County Medical Center. Amelia was a resident of Hazlehurst for 61 years. She attended Hazlehurst Public School, where she was a devoted member of the Hazlehurst High School Band. Though Amelia’s work career was short, she was the best “good will” employee…
Read MoreLarence Gatlin
Larence Gatlin, 66, passed away Oct. 29, 2021. A graveside service was held Nov. 5 at Salem M.B. Church Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Larence was born Dec. 8, 1954, in Crystal Springs to Robert and Mildred Lucille Gatlin. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl and Tommy; and sister,…
Read MoreRobin Scott-Guynes
Robin Scott-Guynes, 56, passed away Oct. 30, 2021. A graveside service was held Nov. 5 at Crystal Springs City Cemetery. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Robin was born Aug. 13, 1965, in Hazlehurst to Martha “Sally” Harrison and Robert L. Belton. Preceding her in death were her parents; and sister, Rhonda Lynn…
Read MoreBarbara T. Tanner
Barbara T. Tanner, 75, of Hazlehurst, passed away Nov. 6, 2021, at Copiah County Medical Center. A memorial service will be held later. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mrs. Tanner lived in Prairieville, La., for over 20 years. She taught EMTs and paramedics at Louisiana Technical College in Baton Rouge for many…
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