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Pet Of The Week
Peggy Sue is a pretty and sweet female hound mix approximately 2 years old. She is ready for a happy family of her own! Peggy Sue’s $90 adoption donation includes current vaccinations and spay. See the CAS website for details including online pet Adoption Application next to her picture and description on the pet listings:…
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State commission seeks flag design submissions
House Bill 1796 established a commission to redesign the Mississippi State Flag. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, which is providing clerical support for the commission, is now accepting flag design submissions. The sole purpose of the commission, according to the bill, is to develop, design, and report to the governor and the legislature…
Read MoreHazlehurst dictates masks and limited gatherings
By Anna Coates Hazlehurst Board of Aldermen, Mayor Shirley Sandifer, and City Attorney Tim Rutland met in regular session July 7. They joined other nearby cities in requiring more precautions against coronavirus by passing a proclamation requiring masks while in public and limiting gatherings. The vote was not unanimous, with one member pointing out too…
Read MoreC. S. aldermen in favor of mask order
A discussion at last week’s meeting of the Crystal Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen about the importance of face masks led to an order requiring them in public places in the city. Mayor Sally Garland said some merchants reported they could not get people to wear masks. During the discussion, it was pointed out…
Read MoreSurplus food makes its way to the needy
A solid line of traffic wound around the old Fred’s on Highway 51 in Crystal Springs recently when it was announced that free frozen chicken was available to the public. The free food is part of a program to get surplus food to families in need. (Photo courtesy of Harry Horton) Read the full story…
Read MoreFace masks required in Crystal Springs and Hazlehurst
The one thing that health experts say will help slow the spread of COVID-19, the wearing of face masks in public, is now mandatory in the towns of Crystal Springs and Hazlehurst. Mayors in both county municipalities passed orders last week mandating the wearing of face masks indoors in any public place. As of Monday,…
Read MoreCrystal Springs Floral Club scholarship recipient
In recognition of the 2019-2020 Elizabeth A.M. Jones Scholarship Award in honor of Crystal Springs Floral Club’s founder, the club recognizes Alvin Cortez with the highest academic average at Crystal Springs High School. He is the son of Raul Cortez and Glenddi Calderon. He plans to attend Mississippi State University to pursue a bachelor’s degree…
Read MoreHiggins selected for induction
Barbara Higgins, of Hazlehurst, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Alpha Psi Zeta Chapter has been selected for induction into the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated 2020 Centennial Gamma Cohort of the Myrtle & Viola Tyler National Legacy Club. A virtual ceremony was held Sunday, June 29, and the second virtual ceremony will be held…
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