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Inmate turns himself in
Freedom lasted less than a day for a Copiah County inmate who walked away from his work detail early Tuesday morning. His journey completed a full circle when he turned himself in about mid-afternoon Tuesday at the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office, the same place he walked away from as the detail prepared to head out…
Read MoreRegion 8 Mental Health hosts annual Awards Ceremony
Region 8 Mental Health agency held their 2019 annual Awards Ceremony at the Hinds Community College Muse Center in Pearl. Employees were honored for outstanding performance, professionalism, and tenure. Among those awards was the Commissioners’ Award of excellence presented to an administrative employee that exemplifies, through their actions, a model of leadership and who has…
Read MoreLady Cobras stumble in district play
Last week was not a good week for the Wesson Lady Cobras on the court. Tuesday they lost to West Lincoln 56-33 and Friday they fell short to Loyd Star 34-29. To follow Wesson basketball, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreRead aloud at the library February 5
Calling all writers, authors, and book lovers alike. You are asked to join in the celebration of World Read Aloud Day at the Hazlehurst Library Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. To read more about the event, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreThe Pearl River crested Sunday
THE SWOLLEN Pearl River, seen here in Gatesville, crested Jan. 19 at 34.3 feet in Jackson. Photo by Jimmy Taylor
Read MoreMacDowell Music Club’s A Grand Night is March 27; January program was Hymn Histories
Inza Calloway announced at the Jan. 11 meeting of MacDowell Music Club that A Grand Night will be held Friday, March 27 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Crystal Springs. She also announced the public is invited to attend a free concert presented by the Mississippi Community Symphonic Band in Jackson March 7.…
Read MoreDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast
State’s graduation rate exceeds national average
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) recently released the high school graduation rates for the 2018-19 school year, which show the state’s graduation rate has hit an all-time high of 85%, higher than the most recent national graduation rate. The 2019 national graduation rate is expected to be released soon. The graduation rate for students…
Read MoreC. S. police car recovered
Nearly two weeks after being stolen, a Crystal Springs police car is back in the hands of local police officers. The car, which was stolen during an attempted traffic stop January 4 was recovered from the parking lot of an apartment complex in Jackson. According to Crystal Springs Police Chief Chris Palmer, the suspect in…
Read MoreDr. James Ervin elected 2020 president of Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce
Dr. James Ervin was elected president of the Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s January 20 meeting at Rolling Hills Country Club. Agenda mentioned for the year includes a meeting February 5 with Downtown Strategies which will be consulting Crystal Springs on economic planning. Plans revealed that Chamber officials will be meeting and…
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