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Pirate Jean Laffite’s ties to county revealed in new book; Crystal Springs book-signing set for May 19
By Tricia Nelson A long-running mystery has revealed itself. Jean Laffite was a French pirate and privateer who operated in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century. He purportedly died in the 1820s, but no one knew exactly where or when. Mother-daughter authors Beth Yarbrough and Ashley Oliphant have finally solved the mystery.…
Read MoreSupervisors award annual scholarship to Shelby Courtney
Read the full story in the May 12, 2021 E-Edition
Read More2021 Rockin’ Railroad Student art contest winners
Wesson Garden Club paints flower pots at April meeting
Read the full article in the May 5, 2021 E-Edition
Read MoreCS basketball registration is May 8 and 15
Free People Church and Crystal Springs Youth Sports will hold basketball registration from 10 a.m. until noon on May 8 and 15 at Free People Church, 25052 Highway 51, Crystal Springs. There will be youth teams for boys and girls ages 5 and up. For more information, contact Cynthia Pope at 601-672-6430.
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Community & Religious Calendar
Sunday, May 9 Mt. Canaan Baptist Church on Dentville Road, Hazlehurst, will hold their Men’s Empowerment Day Program at 10:30 a.m. May 9. Guest speaker is Rev. Ben Williams of The Rock Church and New St. John Church, both of Wesson. Social distancing and face mask guidelines to be followed as required by the CDC.…
Read MoreLocal piano students present pieces to MacDowell Music Club
Read the full story in the April 28, 2021 E-Edition
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for Cottonwood Giftery and DIY Studio
Bob Santelli visits music museum in Hazlehurst
Bob Santelli recently visited the Mississippi Music Museum in Hazlehurst. He built and directed the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles and the Grammy Museum Mississippi in Cleveland. Santelli is one of the most respected music experts in the world. He liked what he saw and said, “I am coming back to this museum with my…
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