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Parker Allen signs with Centeral Baptist College Baseball
Central Baptist College (Conway, Ark.) Baseball Coach Dr. Aaron Brister has announced another signee to his 2021 recruiting class. Parker Allen, of Hazlehurst, will join the Mustangs in the fall. Allen, a left-handed pitcher and right fielder, comes to the Mustangs from St. Joseph Catholic School in Madison. He was lauded academically in his time…
Read MoreHCSD handles routine matters for new school year
By Anna Coates A special called meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Hazlehurst City School District June 25 was attended via telecon by members Paul Rhodes, Dr. Dan Jones, Kenneth Thrasher, Superintendent Dr. Cloyd Garth Jr., and Attorney Carroll Rhodes. Absent were Alberta Nelson and Kevin Brown. Agenda items authorized were the following:…
Read MoreCopiah delinquent tax sale online for first time
Delinquent property taxes will be up for bid online for the first time in Copiah County on August 31. Copiah County Tax Collector April Holloway sought and received approval for the process from county supervisors during their regular monthly meeting Monday. The sale will start at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 4:30 p.m. The process…
Read MoreMDAC to distribute Farmers to Families Food Boxes at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds July 10
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will distribute 1,400 whole produce boxes and 1,400 gallons of milk to the public at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson on Friday, July 10 as part of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. “The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is honored to be a part…
Read MoreG. Torrie Jackson Jr. graduates from U.S. Army War College
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Kylee Kemp earns Girl Scout Gold Award
Kylee Kemp, Girl Scout Troop 5012 of Hazlehurst has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Earning the Gold Award is a monumental accomplishment and the greatest achievement in Girl Scouting. Kylee’s Gold Award Action Project was entitled “ From Middle School to High School A Scary Ride”. Kylee has joined an elite group of young…
Read MoreHarrison receives national honor
The National Society of High School Scholars recently announced student Holly R. Harrison, of Hazlehurst, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, senior member of the…
Read MoreCo-Lin football season to have delayed start
The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges, a group composed of the state’s 15 community college presidents, has confirmed a recommendation from the colleges’ athletic directors to postpone the start of the 2020 football season and shorten the season by one game due to concerns over COVID-19. The change will eliminate the first game of the…
Read MoreMayor thanks contributors to seniors
Hazlehurst High School graduates were presented special gifts by members of the community Saturday, June 27 at the Depot in Hazlehurst, with the cars being led from the high school to the Depot by the Hazlehurst Police Department. Below are the listed names of the local leaders and citizens,business owners,churches, and organizations who contributed: Mayor…
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