Paul Miller
A memorial service for Paul Miller, of Hazlehurst, was held Nov. 24, 2023, at Westside Baptist Church, with interment at Pine Bluff Church Cemetery. Riverwood Family handled arrangements. Mr. Miller, 78, passed away Nov. 20. He was born Oct. 11, 1945, to the late Donald and Ruby Miller. Mr. Miller was a proud veteran, serving…
Read MoreRobert Howard Smith
Robert Howard Smith entered eternity on Nov. 19, 2023. He was the first child born to L.M. and Marie Smith in Crystal Springs on July 4, 1930. After attending elementary and high school in Crystal Springs, he entered Copiah-Lincoln Community College, where he studied business and excelled in athletics. After graduation, he served in the…
Read MoreCrystal Springs author shares ‘Ordinary Miracles’
By Barbara Grillot Gaddy “Flashing lights broke through the darkness. — I discover that the car is resting on the knife’s edge of this precipice. — As the first patient exits the car, the car rocks.” These are excerpts from “Are You the Angel?” by Josh Dawson in Dorothy Ainsworth Day’s new book entitled “Ordinary…
Read MoreSamuel F. Barnes
Samuel F. Barnes, 61, passed away Nov. 7, 2023. A funeral service was held Nov. 18 at Antioch M.B. Church, Hazlehurst, with interment at Greater Damascus Church of Christ. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled arrangements. Survivors include his children, Jacqueline Gordon, Marshall James III, Olympia C. James, Chantae Sutton, and Danuel James; 17 grandchildren…
Read MoreMDOT urges safe driving ahead of Turkey Day
Historically, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays in America. This year AAA estimates that 49.1 million people will travel to their Thanksgiving destination by car, just below pre-COVID travel volumes (49.9 million). The Mississippi Department of Transportation reminds motorists to avoid distractions and buckle up. “As Thanksgiving travel numbers increase each year, that…
Read MoreCopiah County Master Gardeners host Southwest District conference
By Tricia Nelson Master Gardeners of Copiah County recently hosted a conference for Southwest District members. The event was held at the Thames Center in Wesson, with over 150 people registering from surrounding counties. Speakers from Mississippi State University who spoke at the event included Dr. Jeff Wilson, who spoke about ornamental plants; and Dr.…
Read MoreLocal author and retired judge pens new book with anti-bullying message
Award-winning novelist and Mississippi native Judge James Bell weaves together a magical, meaningful, moving, and marvelous story in his first ever children’s book. The story of a young orphan bee trying to prove himself to the hive that adopted him, “BeeBop: The Honeybee Wannabee Hero,” at its heart, is a story about loyalty and resilience,…
Read MoreMusic museum closed for renovations
One of the main attractions in Hazlehurst, the Mississippi Music Museum, is closed until sometime in January for repairs and renovations. The structure is housed in the Hazlehurst Depot building, which also serves as home to the Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce. The museum is a popular attraction for tourists who travel the Mississippi Blues Trail.…
Read MoreCecil Frank Bozeman
Cecil Frank Bozeman, 80, of Jackson, died Nov. 11, 2023. He was born in Hazlehurst on July 31, 1943, to Cecil and Katie Bozeman. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 20, at Harmony Cemetery, 6057 Harmony Road, Crystal Springs. He graduated from Crystal Springs High School, where he loved playing…
Read MoreBilly Jean Broome
Dr. Billy Broome, professor of educational psychology emeritus of Mississippi College, of Clinton, died Nov. 7, 2023. A graveside service celebrating his life was held Nov. 10 at Sardis Baptist Church, where he was baptized. Dr. Broome grew up on Broome Road in Copiah County outside Hazlehurst. He attended Martinsville Elementary, Hazlehurst High School, Co-Lin…
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