Gary Jethro Crisler
Gary Jethro Crisler, 70, passed away March 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. A graveside service was held March 16 at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Gary was born July 12, 1953, in Crystal Springs to J.C. and Rosa Crisler. He attended Crystal Springs High School and graduated in 1971. He continued his education…
Read MoreThank a lineman today
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has officially declared April 18 as Lineman Appreciation Day in the state of Mississippi. This proclamation recognizes the hard work, dedication and essential role that linemen play in ensuring the reliable delivery of electricity to the residents and businesses of Mississippi. Click to view a special message from your commissioners.…
Read MoreMurder suspect captured
According to the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office, murder suspect Tyrell Deontae Bridges, 32, was arrested earlier today in Adams County. The Sheriff’s Office thanks Sheriff Travis Patten and his team for acting so quickly upon receiving the warrant this afternoon. Bridges was wanted in connection to the murder of 53-year-old Billy Ray Jones, of Copiah…
Read MoreMurder suspect sought
A suspect who is considered armed and dangerous is wanted in the murder of a Copiah County man. The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office received a call the morning of April 15 from the father of 53-year-old Billy Ray Jones, who reported his son was missing and had not been seen since Saturday night. Shortly after…
Read MoreBetsy Minton
Betsy Minton, 65, of Wesson, passed away April 16, 2024. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 18, at Spring Hill Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements. Mrs. Minton was a member of First Baptist Church, Hazlehurst. She worked for Royal Maid for 20 years. Mrs. Minton loved…
Read MoreAmanda Powell
Amanda “Mandy” Jane Powell, 42, of Clinton, passed away April 13, 2024. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m., Thursday, April 18, at Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. The service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Galilee Cemetery. To know Mandy was to love her. She…
Read MoreMusical Tour of Homes offered April 20
The MacDowell Music Club invites the Crystal Springs community and people from surrounding towns to their second fundraiser of the year – a Musical Tour of Homes in Crystal Springs. The tour is from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, April 20. The cost to see all three homes is $10 with free admission for…
Read MoreRockin’ Railroad Festival set for April 20
The 15th Annual Rockin’ Railroad Festival is set for Saturday, April 20, in downtown Hazlehurst and will feature new activities this year, including a 5K. Organizers plan for the event to be more fun than ever before. Sponsored by the Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature a 5K walk/run that will kick off…
Read MoreUSDA approves statewide emergency forest restoration aid
Following last week’s delivery of a Mississippi congressional delegation letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday approved Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) signup in all 82 counties in Mississippi. A 120-day signup period will run from April 15 to Aug. 15, 2024. Requirements for participation in EFRP: Restoration must…
Read More“Go Orange” for Work Zone Awareness April 17
As part of Work Zone Awareness Week, the Mississippi Department of Transportation encourages everyone to participate in Go Orange Day on Wednesday, April 17, by wearing orange apparel. Go Orange Day is an opportunity for everyone in the community to show their support for work zone safety by wearing orange. In recent years, work zone…
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