Rae Sullivan
Rae Sullivan, 96, of Crystal Springs, passed away Nov. 12, 2022, at University Medical Center in Jackson. A funeral service was held Nov. 16 at Stringer Family Chapel, with burial at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Sullivan, a native of Copiah County, was a retired longtime nurse at Pine Crest Guest Home in Hazlehurst. She and…
Read MoreCSHS announces honors scholars
Crystal Springs High School has announced honors scholars for the first nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year. Students named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll include Pricillia Bailey, William Bik, Alyssa Brown, Kyla Fisher, Janiya Hampton, Denver Jackson, William King, Meckenzie McKenny, Briann Nelson, Kenzie Nickelson, Katelyn Poor, Klarissa Sanders, Taliyah Welch, and Tamia Yates. Students named to the Principal’s…
Read MoreWesson defeats Tylertown to keep season alive
By Rusty Newman The Tylertown Chiefs rolled into Wesson for the second-round playoff game Friday night, and it was their second time to play Wesson on their home turf this season. In the first matchup of the season, the Cobras outlasted the Chiefs 49-48 in a very intense game. Fans on both sides were ready…
Read MoreColonels fall short in quest for repeat title appearance
By Drake Flowers For only the second time this season, the Copiah Academy Colonels fell short in a football game. A feeling that not many around Gallman are used to came at the hands of the visiting Simpson Academy Cougars in the MAIS 5A state semifinal matchup by a score of 13-10. On a night…
Read MoreHazlehurst vs. Jeff Davis County
Hazlehurst’s Doug Nelson shows his ability to make a catch and gain a first down with a Jeff Davis County player all over him. Hazlehurst was victorious by a score of 32-13. Hazlehurst advances to the third round of playoffs and will take on Magee at 7 p.m., Nov. 18, at home. (Photo by Crockett…
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Crystal Springs vs. Yazoo County
Seasonal flu vaccinations now available at all county health departments
Seasonal influenza vaccinations are now available for children and qualifying adults at all Mississippi State Department of Health county health departments. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older as the best protection against the flu. “In Mississippi, we are already seeing increased flu activity, including reports of increased hospital admissions…
Read MoreState accepting design submissions for next official car tag
Gov. Tate Reeves announced last week that the Mississippi License Tag Commission is accepting design submissions for the state’s next official car tag. “Mississippi is filled with talented artists and designers. We’re opening the submission process to take in inspiration from across Mississippi for our state’s next car tag,” said Reeves. “I look forward to…
Read MoreToys for Tots kicks off 75th year
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is celebrating its 75th year of delivering hope to children in need across the nation. U.S. Marines and volunteers will be conducting over 830 local toy collection and distribution campaigns in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. This year, Toys for…
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