Co-Lin announces 2021 football schedule
The Copiah-Lincoln Community College football program has announced their 2021 schedule. After last year’s altered schedule due to COVID-19, where the Wolves played three of six South Division opponents, Co-Lin football will return to normal with a nine-game schedule that includes six division games and three non-division matchups. The Wolves will open the season with away games at Northwest Mississippi in Senatobia…
Read MoreCopiah producers eligible for FSA emergency loans
USDA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux designated eight counties in the State of Mississippi as the primary natural disaster area. Producers in Calhoun, Carroll, Chickasaw, Franklin, Holmes, Lawrence, Lee, and Lincoln counties who suffered physical damage and losses caused by tornadoes that occurred March 25, 2021, through May 2, 2021, may be eligible for U.S. Department of…
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Local libraries host summer reading
Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library System will host summer reading, with the theme of “Tails and Tales.” There will fun, books, and food. Parents must stay with their children. Each branch will have a one-day event. The schedule is as follows: July 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Jefferson County Library, 601-786-2982 July 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wesson Public…
Read MoreNew election commissioner sworn in
Tom Roberson (front left), a newly-appointed election commissioner in Copiah County, was sworn in May 17 by Chancery Clerk Steve Amos. Pictured with Roberson are (from left) Election Commissioners Frances Taylor, Lydia Green, Wilhelmina Jones, and Ernest Munn.
Read MoreRobert B. “Bob” Boone
Robert B. “Bob” Boone, 81, of Hazlehurst, passed away June 8, 2021, at his residence. A funeral service was held June 14 at Shady Grove Baptist Church, with burial at Shady Grove Cemetery. Mr. Boone was a lifelong resident of Hazlehurst. He loved the Lord and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist, where he…
Read MoreMechelle LaShay Bouie
Mechelle LaShay Bouie, 48, passed away June 3, 2021. A graveside service was held June 12 at New Lillie Mae M.B. Church Cemetery in Georgetown, with Rev. Larry Bouie officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mechelle was born July 21, 1972, to Kenneth and Billie Faye Bouie in Jackson. Survivors include her parents; brother, Kendrick…
Read MoreCharles Edward “Bootney” Evans
Charles Edward “Bootney” Evans, 70, passed away June 6, 2021. A funeral service was held June 10 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Charles Singleton officiating. Interment was at Old St. John Cemetery in Wesson. Charles was born July 8, 1950, in Jackson to Troy Lee and Jessie Lean Evans. Preceding him in death…
Read MoreL.V. “Nick” Mason
L.V. “Nick” Mason, 83, passed away June 7, 2021. A funeral service was held June 12 at Greater White Oak M.B. Church in Utica, with Pastor John Mason officiating. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled arrangements. Nick was born March 13, 1938, in Carpenter to Amos and Ethel Mae Mason. Preceding him in death were his parents;…
Read MoreBobbie Jean Rhodes Powell
Bobbie Jean Rhodes Powell, 71, passed away June 3, 2021. A funeral service was held June 12 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home, with Rev. Rowena Lee officiating. Bobbie was born Oct. 21, 1949, to Sadie Rhodes and Willie Barnes. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one son, two great-grandchildren, and husband. Survivors…
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