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The Copiah County School District is having a school uniform drive, in which they are looking for gently-used school uniforms that can be passed along to students in need. Items can be dropped off at the district’s Parent Center at 306 Newton St., Crystal Springs, from now until May 24 from 7 a.m. until 3:30…

Construction was set to begin on May 20 at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson campus for a project funded through the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Co-Lin will use the MDOT grant funds to construct new sidewalks, add speed tables, and replace fencing. The primary area in need of these additions are high traffic areas for vehicles…

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ Mississippi Museum of Natural Science invites visitors to embark on a globetrotting expedition around the world to discover the Age of Reptiles. The “Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors” exhibit will be open from June 8 through Jan. 5, 2025. This outdoor and indoor exhibit features 11 animatronic dinosaurs and…

By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service Spring often motivates many people to refresh the spaces where they spend their time. This refresh should include removing clutter, which can affect quality of life and lead to serious health concerns if small amounts turn into larger amounts, said Jasmine Harris-Speight, an educator with the Mississippi State University…

The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) recently recovered stolen agricultural equipment, with an estimated value of $210,000, in Hinds County. On April 30, the bureau was asked to assist in the investigation of a stolen Cat 299D3 skid steer out of Copiah County. The initial report was taken by the Copiah County Sheriff’s…

By Sid Salter On Capitol Hill, the calendar is driving increased partisan attention on the new U.S. Farm Bill. The current 2018 Farm Bill will expire on Sept. 30. Congress and President Joe Biden extended the five-year original term of the bill on Nov. 16, 2023. The headlines are already gravitating to the most populist…

By Erin Garrett As summer approaches, so does the time to focus on skin cancer prevention, says University of Mississippi Health Services physician Dr. Hubert Spears. May is Skin Cancer Prevention Month, which raises awareness of America’s most common cancer. More than 5 million cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, according to the…

From unicycles to 18-wheelers, the Mississippi Department of Transportation encourages safety in all vehicles and this month, two-wheeled vehicles are in the spotlight. May is recognized nationally as “Bike Month” and “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nice weather, so you may see more motorcycles and cyclists…

By Shelby W. Bearden, County Agent, Mississippi State University Extension Service Private applicators can attend training on May 16, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Copiah County Extension Office in Gallman to receive training for certification.  A private applicator is defined by law as one who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use pesticide to…

By Sid Salter While not an absolute, it’s been my experience that political change comes slowly in Mississippi – as slowly as molasses on a cold biscuit. That’s my take on the disappointing failure of Mississippi lawmakers to reach a consensus on a plan to expand Medicaid coverage to our state’s working poor. The working…