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CA Class of 2020 honor graduates
Wesson Class of 2020 honor graduates
It takes many years of dedication and persistence to reach the Valedictorian and Salutatorian status in high school. The Wesson Attendance Center staff is proud to present the four students who worked diligently to earn these top honors in the graduating class of 2020. Riley Virginia Smith – Valedictorian Smith is the daughter of…
Read MorePet Of The Week
SCRAMBLE is a cute little 9-week-old female orange tabby kitten looking for a purrfect family to love. Copiah Animal Shelter $60 cat adoption donation includes age-appropriate vaccinations and neuter. See the website for adoption forms and details: https://copiahanimalshelter.net/adopt. Copiah Animal Shelter is still temporarily closed to the general public for COVID-19 virus precautions. Individual appointments…
Read MoreMailbox Improvement Week arrives in time for spring cleaning
The U.S. Postal Service is asking all homeowners in Mississippi to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 17–23. “Repairing suburban and rural mailboxes improves the appearance of our community and makes delivering and receiving mail safer for our carriers and customers,” says Mississippi District Manager Elizabeth Johnson. “The Postal Service makes…
Read MoreLocal artist releases album
On April 4, Big Homie Fresh re-released his solo debut, “Tha Product,” on all streaming platforms. The album’s lyrical content takes us on a ride through the streets of Hazlehurst and nightlife in Hattiesburg, producing hits such as “Gangsta Mack” “Lowkey” and “On One.” The album originally debuted on May 29, 2018, at number three…
Read MoreLocal author seeks stories for writing projects
Dot Day, of Crystal Springs, is currently working on a few writing projects and is asking for story submissions. Stories may be fiction or non-fiction. Submissions must be typed in Times New Roman font, 12-point type, double-spaced, and proofed, with a maximum of 5,000 words. Entries should include name, address, phone number, email address, and…
Read MoreHazlehurst City School Board sets criteria for student promotion, graduation
By Anna Coates Board President Paul Rhodes, Rev. Kenneth Thrasher, Dr. Dan Jones, Board Attorney Carroll Rhodes, and Superintendent Dr. Cloyd Garth Jr. met via Zoom app in regular session May 7. Absent were members Kevin Brown and Alberta Nelson. Dr. Garth recommended and board members agreed to set the following procedures for promotion and…
Read MoreCrystal Springs to get three new police vehicles
Crystal Springs aldermen voted last week to purchase three new Dodge Durangos for the police department. Two of the vehicles will be purchased outright and one will be lease purchased. The cost per vehicle is $26,866 plus equipment such as lights, sirens, and partitions, costing $5,257. The two vehicles being purchased will be paid for…
Read MoreHazlehurst City Board tackles water bill payment woes
By Anna Coates The Hazlehurst Board of Aldermen met in regular session May 5 at City Hall. Joining Mayor Shirley Sandifer and Board Attorney Tim Rutland were all five aldermen: Frank Jones, Ward 1; Ron Sims, Ward 2; Fred Sandifer, Ward 3; Jeremy McKinzie, Ward 4; and Rick Akin, Ward 5. Members discussed amending the…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
Sunday, May 17 The Southwest Chapter of ABATE will have its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at Jeffrey’s Cycle Supply, and will be going over upcoming events. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Carmen Hill at 601-754-8560. May 2020 The City of Hazlehurst will flush fire hydrants through…
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