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Jail administrator terminated; funds investigated
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors met in an emergency called meeting Sept. 24 to discuss personnel matters in the sheriff’s office. Following a lengthy executive session including Sheriff Byron Swilley and board members, Board Attorney Elise Munn reported that Joe Brown had been terminated as jail administrator for the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office. Read…
Read MoreDéjà vu in Wesson as the Cobras lose the lead in the second half
By Rusty Newman The Wesson Cobras played host to the Lawrence County Cougars Friday at Co-Lin’s Stone Stadium in Wesson for a non-conference matchup. The Cobras had a repeat of the previous Friday night when they hosted Hazlehurst. The Cobras were up 27-0 against Hazlehurst and lost it 30-27. The same thing happened against Lawrence…
Read MoreCircuit Clerk’s office open select Saturdays for voter registration and absentee voting
The Copiah County Circuit Clerk’s office will be open from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Oct. 3 for anyone needing to register to vote for the Nov. 3 general election. The deadline to register is at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5. The office will also be open from 8 a.m. until noon on…
Read MoreDrive-through Trunk or Treat being planned for Hazlehurst
A safe Halloween experience is being planned for children in Hazlehurst, and participation from the community is needed. Mayor Shirley Sandifer is working to organize a drive-through Trunk or Treat event that will take into consideration COVID-19 safety measures. The event will be held Oct. 31 behind the gym at Hazlehurst High School. Volunteers will…
Read MoreBarrett, Sones advance to runoff in Senate race
A field of nine candidates in a race for the open Senate District 39 seat was narrowed to two in a special election Tuesday. Approximately 565 voters went to the polls in four Copiah County precincts yesterday. District wide, Bill Sones and Jason Barrett appear headed for a runoff on October 13. At this time,…
Read MoreHazlehurst uses second-half comeback to defeat Wesson
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County taxpayers will see lower taxes in 2021
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors approved the new millage rate for the county and adopted the budget for the new year following its annual public hearing last week. The tax rate in the county for the 2021 budget year will decrease 1.53 mills overall. Copiah County is decreasing its millage rate by 4.42 mills,…
Read MoreCopiah falls on the road at ACCS
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