Joseph Earl Martin
Joseph Earl (Joe) Martin, 59, passed away Feb. 3, 2023. A funeral service was held Feb. 11 at Antioch M.B. Church in Hazlehurst, with interment at Greater Damascus Church of Christ (Holiness) USA. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include his daughters, Ashley Adams, Jasmine Bozeman, and Cerria Keys; son, Tevin Bozeman; four granddaughters;…
Read MoreJohn McNair
Dr. John McNair, of Crystal Springs, passed away Feb. 12, 2023. He was 77 years old. John was a graduate of Clinton High School, Hinds Junior College, Mississippi State University, and Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced in Nashville for several years before moving back to Mississippi. He later took a job with…
Read MoreClaude Otis Reese Jr.
Claude Otis Reese Jr., 82, passed away Feb. 7, 2023. A funeral service was held at Hall’s Hill M.B. Church in Hazlehurst, with interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. House of Peoples Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include his sons, Kelvin Reese, Alvin Reese, and Claude Otis Reese III; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Carroll…
Read MoreClara Jean Virgil
Clara Jean Virgil, 65, passed away Feb. 6, 2023. A funeral service was held Feb. 11 at Temple Church of Christ Holiness USA in Hazlehurst, with interment at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Stanley Virgil; daughters, LaTanya Minor-Hart, Cantrennia Harris, Shondra Barker, Larisa Williams, and Latisa…
Read MorePresident of Southern Methodist Church to visit Crystal Springs Feb. 19
Rev. Walter R. Pigott, president of The Southern Methodist Church denomination, will visit Crystal Springs on Feb. 19. He will deliver the message at 11 a.m. during the morning worship service at Wesley Southern Methodist Church, located at 1002 North Bennett Street. The public is invited to the service to worship and to learn more…
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for Brando’s Steakhouse and Buffet
Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Brando’s Steakhouse and Buffet. Owners Brandon and Lanie Hood (holding ribbon at right) are pictured with the many family members, friends, and community officials who attended the ceremony.
Read MoreMDOT awarded $60 million Mega grant to widen I-10
The Mississippi Department of Transportation was recently awarded a $60 million grant from the National Infrastructure Project Assistance Program, also known as the “Mega” grant program, to support a project to widen a section of I-10. A competitive grant, the project was one of only nine to receive funding from hundreds of applications submitted across…
Read MoreCommunity forum set for Feb. 18; parade to be held Feb. 25
The Crystal Springs Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Committee is sponsoring two major events in February. A community forum will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at New Zion United Methodist Church on Piazza Street. Several community leaders will serve on a panel to discuss the major issues facing our city, county, and…
Read MoreForestry association meeting set for March 2
The spring meeting of the Copiah County Forestry Association will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 2, t the Copiah County Fairgrounds Complex at Gallman. A meal will be served. Annual dues of $25 per family are due and payable at the door. If you own forest land in Copiah County, you are encouraged…
Read MoreJoe Willie Collins
Joe Willie Collins, 85, passed away Jan. 20, 2023. A funeral service was held Feb. 4 at Greater Damascus Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A. in Hazlehurst, with interment at New Salem M.B. Church Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include his daughter, Judy Collins; sons, Joseph Collins, Michael Collins, Dennis Collins, and Patrick…
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