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Veterans wreath-laying ceremony held Saturday
By Tricia Nelson Numerous volunteers were on-hand Saturday for the second annual veterans wreath-laying ceremony. The event, sponsored by the Copiah Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Copiah County Master Gardeners, was held at the Crystal Springs City Cemetery. The two organizations partnered to sell live wreaths handmade in Maine, called Remembrance…
Read MoreCounty officials to be sworn in Dec. 27 at 10 a.m.
County officials announced at their meeting Dec. 10 that swearing-in of Copiah County officials will take place in the Circuit Courtroom in the Courthouse in Hazlehurst Friday, December 27 at 10 a.m. Jessie Terrell of the Utica area asked for county approval for his working with the SNAP program for assisting the elderly. He also…
Read MoreCrystal Springs Lions celebrate Christmas with dinner and music
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Read MoreChautauqua gardeners holiday lunch held at Magnolia Bed and Breakfast
Chautauqua gardeners holiday lunch held at Magnolia Bed and Breakfast The Chautauqua Garden Club, Crystal Springs, met Dec. 4 at The Magnolia Bed and Breakfast. This beautiful and historical Crystal Springs landmark is the former Messer home. After prayer by Lana Goolsby, the hostesses Kathy Lee, Becky Dionne, Betty Cline, Sharron White, and Nan Harris…
Read MoreMississippi Wildlife Federation Hunter’s Harvest Program opens with deer season
With deer hunting season in full swing, one of the most impactful programs in the state – the Mississippi Wildlife Federation’s Hunter’s Harvest Program – has begun, allowing hunters to share their harvest with the state’s neediest families and children. The Hunter’s Harvest program takes care of the underprivileged across the state with healthy and…
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School board holds executive session to determine superintendent’s salary
The Copiah County School Board in regular monthly meeting December 2 in executive session took up salary determination for the superintendent since the office is no longer elective with the salary set by law. After approval of loans, transfers and claims, the board adjourned until January 6, 2020 at 3 p.m. Read More in the…
Read MoreNew solid waste contract requires $1 per month increase to citizens
City officials ratified a new solid waste contract with Waste Management, the low bidder, effective January 1, 2020. An additional $1.00 per month will be added to each water/waste bill. Twice a week pickup will continue but Waste Management will no longer run a Wednesday route for recyclables. Officials could not fit the cost of…
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