Hazlehurst Business of the Month
Copiah County Medical Center was named November’s Business of the Month by the Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce. Lisa Purser, executive director of the Hazlehurst Chamber, presented the award to Dr. William Morgan, CEO. Pictured are (from left) Nick Arrington, Alfa Insurance; Kayla Berch, Trustmark; Kristi Carney, CCMC community outreach coordinator; Pastor Victor Willis Sr.,…
Read MoreSanta’s Runway open for season
Santa’s Runway drive-thru Christmas light display in Pattison is now open for the season. In the 1/4-mile drive of 100,000 static and synchronized lights, enjoy displays such as “Snowman’s Hill,” “Elf Land,” “Mega Tree,” “The Tree Farm,” “Leaping Stars,” “Wall of Snowflakes,” and more. The display is courtesy of David Parks and is located at…
Read MoreCS Christmas Lighting Contest set for Dec. 15
Chautauqua Garden Club members recently helped with decorating Chautauqua Park and are now ready for Crystal Springs citizens to decorate their homes. The club invites all residents within the city limits of Crystal Springs to participate in the annual Christmas Lighting Contest to be held on Thursday night, Dec. 15, by decorating doors, windows, houses,…
Read MoreAg and forestry museum hosts annual Homestead for the Holidays
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum will host the annual Homestead for the Holidays event from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, and Friday, Dec. 9. Admission is $8 per person for ages 3 and up. Enjoy breakfast for supper, story time with Mrs. Claus, and get your picture made with Santa and Rudolph.…
Read MoreWCU announces Dean’s List scholars
William Carey University announces the undergraduate Dean’s List scholars for the fall 2022 trimester. Dean’s List scholars must have at least a 3.5 grade point average. Earning this recognition is Brandy Michelle White, of Wesson.
Read MoreJimmy Lee Munn
Funeral services for Jimmy Lee Munn were held Dec. 7, 2022, at Rocky Hill Baptist Church in Wesson, with burial following in the Rocky Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Alvin Lyons officiated, with Brookhaven Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Munn, 76, of Wesson, passed from this life on Dec. 3 at home with…
Read MoreAnn Sweeney
Ann Harris Sweeney, 85, of Crystal Springs, passed away Nov. 28, 2022, at Copiah Living Center. A graveside service was held Nov. 30 at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs handled the arrangements. Mrs. Sweeney, a native of Crystal Springs, was valedictorian at Crystal Springs High School. She received her English…
Read MoreJames Wesley Tanner
James Wesley Tanner, 77, passed away Nov. 23, 2022. A funeral service was held Nov. 29 at Greater Damascus Church of Christ (Holiness) USA in Hazlehurst, with interment at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include his wife, O’Nell Tanner; sons, Howard Tillman Jr., Lewis Tillman, Dennis Tanner, and Jarvis Tanner;…
Read MoreLaura Little Westmoreland
Laura Little Westmoreland, 67, of Crystal Springs, passed away Nov. 25, 2022. A memorial service was held Dec. 6 at First Presbyterian Church, Crystal Springs. Laura was born on April 14, 1955, in Hazlehurst to Dr. James Earl Little Jr. and Alice Hutchison Little. She grew up in Crystal Springs. Laura graduated from Copiah Academy…
Read MoreTommy Calloway
Tommy Calloway, 79, of Hazlehurst, passed away Nov. 21, 2022, at Copiah County Medical Center. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Hazlehurst handled arrangements. Mr. Calloway served in the Army National Guard. He was owner and operator of Calloway’s Auto Repair for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas C. Calloway;…
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