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Copiah County flood relief effort Help is needed for the Copiah County flood relief effort. The City of Crystal Springs is collecting supplies that will be used for immediate distribution to local families in Copiah County who are being impacted by the recent flooding. Please bring cases of water, soft drinks, and snacks to the…

On Jan. 31, Hazlehurst High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets performed extremely well during the National Anthem at a New Orleans Pelicans professional basketball game. Cadets Joses Mitchell, Timothy Fuller, Zakayla Williams, Xavier McIntosh, and Jacoby Tanner were chosen to represent Hazlehurst High School JROTC Color Guard. Also, cadets and instructors enjoyed…

Both Hazlehurst boys and girls took tough losses Thursday night in the 3A Region 7 District Tournament in Jefferson County. The losses leave both teams playing Friday night in the consolation game.  Both teams will play the Wilkinson County Wildcats. The loss also puts both teams on the road next week; the girls Monday night…

By Tricia Nelson Add Dexter Allen to the list of locals who have made a name for themselves. Allen is a Mississippi blues and soul musician who has spent the last three decades touring and performing across the U.S. His soulful vocals and passionate, driving guitar have earned him an international following as well. Born…

The destruction of homes and communities in the aftermath of severe storms and excessive rain is tragic, and the cleanup creates the potential for serious and long-lasting threats to health, the American Lung Association warns. The Lung Association stresses the importance of beginning cleanup efforts as soon as floodwaters recede. Chemicals, sewage, oil, gas and…

THE CRYSTAL SPRINGS FLORAL CLUB was treated to a Valentine’s Party at their meeting Feb. 13 at Biggs Library. Guests were from left, Daisy Price, second from left, Claudette Lee, and hostesses from center, Wanda Haik, Linda Tillman, and Kathy Lee.

The Crystal Springs Lions Club held their annual Pancake Supper from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Crystal Springs Elementary School cafeteria. Proceeds from supper ticket sales help support the Crystal Springs Lions in their work for sight preservation. Following are scenes from the supper. Photos available in the Meteor’s E-Edition

The Copiah County School Board began its personnel selection for the 2020-2021 term at their meeting Feb. 3. Nine resignations/retirements were accepted, and five new certified teachers were employed along with one non-certified employee and four substitutes. Request for leave was granted for four present staff members. One retiree part-time staff member was employed as…

Thursday, February 13 Crystal Springs Art Association, 7 p.m. Dr. Jerry and Ann Gulledge Welcome Center, Chautauqua Park, 114 Chautauqua Dr. Crystal Springs Floral Club, 2 p.m. J. T. Biggs, Jr. Memorial Library Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Lee Avenue Community Center, 212 Lee Ave. Tuesday, February 18 Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, 7 p.m. Holy Trinity…