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Gov. Tate Reeves closes schools until April 17
Schools in Mississippi will be closed until April 17th. Click the link the below to see what that practically means, the thought process behind it, and what we are doing to help affected families. https://www.facebook.com/tatereeves/videos/2716890721693261/
Read MoreGov. Tate Reeves closes schools until April 17
Schools in Mississippi will be closed until April 17th. Click the link the below to see what that practically means, the thought process behind it, and what we are doing to help affected families. https://www.facebook.com/tatereeves/videos/2716890721693261/
Read MoreFarm Service Agency office moving to Lincoln County
In their March 10 meeting, Copiah Supervisors were advised that the Farm Service Agency will be moving to Brookhaven. Arrangements were made to contact the congressional delegation in an attempt to keep the service in Hazlehurst. This transfer follows the loss of the unemployment office previously. Field work on the Hartley Lane railroad crossing upgrade…
Read MoreCity passes resolution to become a safe city for preborn
By Tricia Nelson March 3, Crystal Spring became the first in the county to pass a resolution to become a sanctuary (safe) city for preborn children. It is the fifth city in the state to become a safe city. October 1, 2019, Pearl was the first city to pass the resolution. Brandon became the second…
Read MoreCopiah Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
COPIAH CHAPTER National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Crystal Springs, welcomed guest Robin Lackey, third from left, at their March 7 meeting held in the Bessie Boudousquie Meeting Room of J. T. Biggs, Jr. Memorial Library. Shari Carty, second from left, reminded Daughters, as the chapter’s chairman of Women’s Issues, that March is Colon…
Read MoreColorectal cancer: what it is and ways you can intervene
Colorectal cancer, which encompasses cancers of both the colon and rectum, is not something to take lightly. The World Health Organization notes that cancer is the leading cause of death across the globe and that colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the world. The American Society of Colon and…
Read MoreOvercoming obstacles to A Grand Night program results in ninth presentation
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Read MoreCopiah County Democratic Convention
Copiah County Democratic Convention The Copiah County Democratic Convention will take place at the Courthouse in Hazlehurst at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020. All democrats are encouraged to attend. The County Convention occurs once every four years to elect the Copiah County Democratic Executive Committee and to elect delegates/alternates to represent Copiah County…
Read MoreBlood drive Thursday at Copiah County Medical Center
Copiah County Medical Center, 27190 Highway 28, Hazlehurst, will host a community blood drive with Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) Thursday, March 12 from 10:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. All donors are required to bring an ID to donate blood. MBS suggests those who plan to donate to eat at least four hours within giving blood…
Read MorePet of the week
Meet Shoney SHONEY is a male mixed breed dog about 1 year old. He is small to medium in size, a little shy, but warms up quickly. Shoney is good with other dogs and needs a fenced yard. Copiah Animal Shelter $90 dog adoption donation for Shoney includes age-appropriate vaccinations and neuter. Adoption applications will…
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