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County begins process of equalizing land roll
In their meeting Aug. 3, the Copiah County Board of Supervisors began the process of finalizing the land rolls for the basis of property taxes that will be due in January. The board also entered a public hearing that will continue through Aug. 19. During that time, property owners who are concerned about their property…
Read MoreHazlehurst business burglarized
Burglars went in through the side window at Variety Thrift Store on Georgetown Street in Hazlehurst and exited through the front door, according to John Sanders, owner, who said they made away with merchandise and destroyed the office. A hammer, allegedly used in the break-in, was found on the windowsill, and a bottle of lighter fluid…
Read MoreJob seekers invited to Co-Lin Job Fair August 27
The Copiah-Lincoln Community College 2020 Job Fair will be held at the Billy B. Thames Conference Center in Wesson from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, August 27. Local and regional employers will be present and available to speak with job seekers about employment opportunities. Serious job seekers are invited to attend this free event…
Read MoreSen. Sally Doty appointed to public utilities staff, will resign Senate seat
Gov. Tate Reeves announced July 15 his appointment of Sen. Sally Doty as staff director for the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff. Doty has a strong history of fighting for Mississippians and working to move our public utilities in the right direction. “Sally and I have been good friends for years, and it was an honor…
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Southern Pine Electric and TEC collaborate to bring fiber internet to members
Southern Pine Electric has announced a collaborative agreement with TEC, a technology company providing fiber internet to people in rural areas of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. TEC will bring fiber internet to many of Southern Pine’s members who are unserved or underserved. With an aggressive work schedule of 10 years, TEC will bring innovative…
Read MoreTomato Festival canceled for 2020, some components still taking place
The 25th annual Crystal Springs Tomato Festival has been canceled. The event is usually held the last weekend in June but had been postponed until September 19 because of concerns caused by COVID-19. The decision was made Monday morning to cancel the event this year. However, some activities will continue with precautions. Sponsorship money and…
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Copiah County schools delay start to August 17
COVID-19 is creating havoc for schedules, and the start of school is not exempt from the ongoing changes. The Copiah County School District has postponed the start of classes to Monday, August 17. The original start date was August 10. Teachers will now report for staff development and preparation on August 10. According to Demarrio…
Read MoreAnimal shelter to host Tomato Pooch Virtual Pageant
By Laurie Williams, Copiah Animal Shelter Volunteer As most of you know, Copiah Animal Shelter’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Gala 2020, had to be canceled for COVID-19 virus restrictions. If you would have attended our Gala, bought a table, or donated/purchased a silent auction item, then we ask you to consider visiting copiahanimalshelter.net/donate and…
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