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Local beginnings of Methodism
By Tricia Nelson Prior to Mississippi becoming a state in 1812, the Mississippi Territory was a part of the Tennessee Conference. Methodist preachers were assigned to various areas in the territory to spread the Christian word, form congregations, and recruit members. In November 1812, the Mississippi Conference was created and the first meeting was held…
Read MoreSanderson Farms announces attendance bonus for hourly employees
Sanderson Farms announced it will implement a temporary weekly attendance bonus for employees equivalent to $1.00 an hour for each hour worked. The incentive began March 30 and will continue through June 26. Employees must have perfect attendance during the week in order to earn the bonus. The attendance bonus is applicable to all hourly…
Read MoreCopiah County producers eligible to apply for emergency loans
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Administrator Richard Fordyce designated six counties in Mississippi as a primary natural disaster area. Producers in Attala, Clarke, Jasper, Lauderdale, Simpson, and Yazoo counties who suffered physical damage and losses caused by tornadoes, excessive rainfall, and flash flooding that occurred on February 5, 2020, may be eligible for USDA Farm…
Read MoreDuration team continues at Kamassa and helps Crystal Springs
A duration team from Camp Kamassa has been working hard to keep the construction project going at the camp until the Department of Defense lifts a travel ban scheduled for May 11 and more units can arrive. The team is also doing volunteer work for the city. Recently, the team searched through 1,200 flood buckets…
Read MoreSuspect sought in shooting
Suspect sought in shooting Copiah County deputies are seeking a suspect in weekend shooting on Rob Road in Hazlehurst. According to Sheriff Byron Swilley, officers are searching for Edward Berry in the shooting that took place at a residence Saturday. Swilley described Berry as a 20 year old black male. Once arrested, he will be…
Read MoreGov. Reeves provides unemployment benefits to help workers during COVID-19 outbreak
Recently, Gov. Tate Reeves announced efforts to provide unemployment benefits to help Mississippi workers and their families impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Working to support Mississippi’s dedicated workforce and relieve undue burdens, Gov. Reeves signed an executive order instructing the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) to expedite payments to unemployed Mississippians and relax collection…
Read MoreFloral Club represented at GFWC/MFWC Central District Convention
Floral Club represented at GFWC/MFWC Central District Convention REPRESENTING the Crystal Springs Floral Club at the Central District Convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs/Mississippi Federation of Women’s Clubs March 7 in Meridian were Shirley Lamar, second from left, and Sue Freeman, right. The convention was held at the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience…
Read MoreEmergency Conservation Program signup
Copiah County has been approved to implement the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) for severe damage to eligible agricultural land related to flooding that began on February 10. Landowners and agricultural producers who suffered a loss from this natural disaster may submit a request for cost-share assistance between March 23, and April 22. Farms and ranches…
Read MoreGovernor requests disaster assistance for February storms
Gov. Tate Reeves recently announced his request for disaster assistance for Mississippians impacted by the Pearl River flooding and severe weather on February 10-18. Working to help Mississippians recover from the devastation of the historic flooding and storms in February, Gov. Reeves is requesting a Federal Declaration for Public Assistance. “Mississippians are strong and resilient,…
Read MorePet of the Week
Meet Chex Chex is a very sweet long haired gray tabby cat about 2 years old. He came in to Copiah Animal Shelter (pictured) with severely matted fur so we gave him a good shave. While not quite camera ready with his new hairdo, he’ll be looking more handsome in a little while, so don’t…
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