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49 new Justice Court judges to take office in January
Forty-nine new Justice Court judges completed two weeks of intensive judicial training in Jackson. The judges will take office in January. It may be the largest group of new Justice Court judges in the history of the Mississippi Judicial College’s training program, said Judicial College Director Randy Pierce. The state has a total of 198…
Read MoreChanges in recycling program underway
Crystal Springs residents will see some changes in their trash pickup effective January 1. Early in December aldermen voted to discontinue weekly curbside recycling pickup because of the cost involved. Other than recycling, garbage pickup will continue with no changes, and according to Mayor Sally Garland, plans are being made to continue a recycling program…
Read MoreCopiah County elected officials sworn in December 27
CIRCUIT JUDGE Tomika Irving challenged these elected Copiah County officials to remember that citizens trusted them enough to elect them and further reminded all Copiahians that those selected offered themselves for the office and intend to faithfully fulfill the trust placed in them. From left are Newly Elected Post 2 Constable Chris Granger; Coroner Ellis…
Read MoreSTART THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT, AVOID FIREWORK INJURY
JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney wishes everyone a Happy New Year. “I hope all Mississippians will begin 2020 safely, by carefully using fireworks,” Chaney said. “Anyone choosing to handle fireworks this holiday needs to use caution. That’s especially important if young children are around, as they are often…
Read MoreMississippi Counties designated primary natural disaster areas
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 16 Mississippi Counties as primary natural disaster areas. Emergency support to producers in surrounding counties/border state is also available. President Donald Trump designated 16 Mississippi Counties as the primary natural disaster area. Producers in Alcorn, Covington, Itawamba, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Leake, Lee, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Pontotoc,…
Read MoreChristmas Decorating and Lighting Contest winners
Christmas Decorating and Lighting Contest winners
The Book Club celebrates 90th anniversary
Panera Bread is much more than healthy bread
Don’t let the word “bread” in its name fool you. Panera Bread offers a lot more than delicious traditional, artisan and healthy breads. And it’s not your average deli-style restaurant offering the same sandwiches and salads found on every corner. With locations throughout the state, Panera Bread is a popular spot with diners looking for…
Read More’Benefit of Love Concert’ Sunday for Jordyn Braxton
A “Benefit of Love Concert” will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 for Jordyn Lewis Donnell Braxton. The concert will be held at The Copiah County Ministerial Alliance Christian Center in Hazlehurst. The public is cordially invited to attend. The concert is sponsored by Sara “Tick” Ivory. For more information please call Ivory…
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