Tips for a safe New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. Despite its reputation for revelry, New Year’s Eve also can be dangerous, which underscores the need to celebrate responsibly when ringing in a new year. American Addiction Centers surveyed 1,000 Americans regarding their alcohol consumption habits on certain holidays. The survey found…
Read MoreBEAM seeks feedback for broadband map
The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) launched a new website to record internet speeds and gather information about internet usage and availability. This information will allow BEAM to create a unique and updated Mississippi Broadband Map that is critical for expanding broadband infrastructure in the state. Any Mississippian who lacks adequate…
Read MoreMississippi farmers urged to complete 2022 ag census
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service Mississippi farmers and forest landowners have the opportunity to provide data that helps shape future farm policy when they complete the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The deadline to be counted in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s census is Feb. 6, 2023. Although it is too late to sign up…
Read MoreJames Douglas
James Douglas, 73, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 15, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 18 at Centerpoint Cowboy Church, with burial at Centerpoint Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mr. Douglas enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and deer hunting. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Douglas Sr.; and…
Read MoreLewis Thomas Kinzey
Lewis Thomas “L.T.” Kinzey passed away Dec. 13, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 20 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughters, Charlean McDougle, Shirley Ann Kinzey, and Nicole Smith; sons, Willie Fred, J.L., and Larry; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Read MoreJudith Ann McLendon
Judith Ann “Judy” McLendon, 75, of Rockport, died peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 18, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 21 at Unity Baptist Church. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Judy worked for Farm Bureau and retired after over 40 years of service. Those who knew Judy appreciated her dry…
Read MoreJames Douglas
James Douglas, 73, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 15, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 18 at Centerpoint Cowboy Church, with burial at Centerpoint Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mr. Douglas enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and deer hunting. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Douglas Sr.; and…
Read MoreLewis Thomas Kinzey
Lewis Thomas “L.T.” Kinzey passed away Dec. 13, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 20 at Hazlehurst Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughters, Charlean McDougle, Shirley Ann Kinzey, and Nicole Smith; sons, Willie Fred, J.L., and Larry; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Read MoreJudith Ann McLendon
Judith Ann “Judy” McLendon, 75, of Rockport, died peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 18, 2022. A funeral service was held Dec. 21 at Unity Baptist Church. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Judy worked for Farm Bureau and retired after over 40 years of service. Those who knew Judy appreciated her dry…
Read MoreTerry-Gatesville Road BRIDGE CLOSURE
The bridge on Terry-Gatesville Rd. NORTH of Barnes Rd. in Copiah County is Closed until further notice. Anyone in north Copiah County that commutes on this route must choose an alternate route.
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