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MPB Education gets creative with virtual summer learning
The Mississippi Public Broadcasting Education Department wants to showcase formal and informal teachers of all grade levels and subject areas for the month of July. For this first-ever Teacher Features project, MPB Education is asking teachers to create a short, quick video outlining one concept or covering one lesson in under five minutes. All video…
Read MoreWesson – Yard of the Month for June
Crystal Springs High School Band gets ready for fall activities
Supervisor award annual scholarships
Supervisor award annual scholarships The Mississippi Association of Supervisors annually awards two $500 scholarships per county to qualifying student applicants sponsored by a non-elected county employee or retired non-elected county employee. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and demonstrate community/civic involvement. They submit an essay choosing…
Read MorePet of the week
Sweetie Pie is a sweet female lab/hound mix about seven years old. She must have been loved by somebody because she is so sweet. Now, Sweetie Pie finds herself in need of a soft landing…a gentle home for a gentle dog. Copiah Animal Shelter’s $90 dog adoption donation includes age-appropriate vaccinations and spaying. Adoption applications…
Read MoreBeasley’s book signing huge success
Dale Beasley’s first book signing, held in Hazlehurst June 11, for “What I Learned at the ‘Zoo” was a huge success. Beasley (left) signed books for several friends and acquaintances. Thomas Ramsey (right), a fellow re-enactor, bought two copies. LeSoul Restaurant was abuzz with activity as people waited to purchase his first book full of…
Read MoreAvoid heat stroke and dehydration this summer
Sunburn may be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of spending too much time soaking up summer sun. While sunburn is a significant health problem that can increase a person’s risk for skin cancer, it poses a less immediate threat than heat stroke and dehydration, well-known yet often misunderstood conditions. What…
Read MoreCamp Wesley Pines celebrates 60th anniversary June 18
From a virtual wilderness around Lake Copiah was born a camp ministry that would blossom in ways never expected. Early campers at Camp Wesley Pines are now in their 70s. Their junior high summers found them attending MYF Camp at Shelby State Park in Hattiesburg or Leroy Percy State Park. Outside toilets and showers, no…
Read MoreRepublican runoff June 23
The Republican runoff for the Second Congressional District will finally be held Tuesday after being delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Brian Flowers and Thomas Carey are on the ballot to determine which of them will face Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson in the November General Election. Polls will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 7…
Read MoreCopiah County supervisors name Ron McMaster Jr. county engineer
By Anna Coates Copiah County Supervisors Daryl McMillian (District 1); Terry Channell (2); Perry Hood (3); Kenny Powell (4); and Judson Jackson (5) convened the regular board session of June 10 at the courthouse. Board President Terry Channell introduced Ron McMaster Jr. as incoming county engineer, succeeding his father, Ron McMaster Sr., in the position.…
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