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Copiah County Ducks Unlimited wins top award at state convention
Due to COVID-19 this year, the Ducks Unlimited state convention scheduled to be held at McClain Lodge on July 23-25 in Brandon had to be held virtually. The entire DU family hated not being together for the yearly event and the presentation of special statewide awards. President Steven Bridwell, formerly of Crystal Springs, did a…
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MDEQ awards grants to Copiah
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality awarded Copiah County a solid waste assistance grant of $48,917 that will be used by the county for unauthorized dumpsite cleanup and a solid waste enforcement officer program. The agency also awarded the county a $75,000 two-year waste tire grant to continue the local waste tire collection program for…
Read MoreLocal resident and veteran retires after 56 years on the job
Crystal Spring’s George Borst retired from ABB, previously Kuhlman Electric and now Hitachi ABB Power Grids, as a senior electrical design engineer on June 30, 2020, at the age of 85 with an astounding 56 years of service. Staying at one company for many years may not be common for younger generations, but it’s certainly…
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Mr. P Award presented at Copiah Academy
MASON SHANNON (center) was awarded the Mr. P Award Aug. 18 at Copiah Academy. The award is given by Iyavu Pillai (right) to any Copiah Academy elementary student who breaks the Accelerated Reader points record. He broke the previous record of 1,107.9 points set by Alex Matthews in 2012, with 1,338 points. Pillai gave Shannon a…
Read MoreParticipant safety is top priority for Tomato Festival 5K
The Tomato Festival 5K in Crystal Springs will have a totally different look this year as race organizers do all they can to ensure the safety of everyone who competes on Sept. 19. A variety of safety measures are being put in place this year to minimize contact with others and maintain social distancing. The…
Read MoreHazlehurst burglary solved
An arrest has been made in the July burglary of a local thrift store. According to Hazlehurst Police Chief Darian Murray, Narvell Johnson, 25, of Hazlehurst, has been arrested and charged with commercial burglary and petit larceny in the case. Johnson, who recently moved to the area from Chicago, is being held in the Copiah…
Read MoreHazlehurst Indians get ready to play
The Hazlehurst Indians are getting ready to possibly play in the Vicksburg Jamboree Aug. 28. Coach Damian Gary has the players getting familiar with the new coaches, as well as returning coaches. The first scheduled game will be held Sept. 4. (Photo by Crockett Action Shots)
Read MoreSupervisors declare emergency to repair airport hangar door
All five supervisors were present for the August 19 meeting of the Copiah County Board of Supervisors. Supervisors immediately dealt with an unsafe situation at the Copiah County Airport. Damage to an 80-foot hangar door during customary operation caused an alarming safety risk and an equally distressing security risk, as one plane was trapped inside,…
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