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Haunted Haul Run and Cemetery Tour a success
By Tricia Nelson The Haunted Haul Run and Cemetery Tour was a huge success Saturday. The rain and drizzle were not a deterrent for the 131 runners and walkers who participated. The event began and ended in the Crystal Springs Cemetery. Race-goers were encouraged to wear costumes. The event was organized as a fundraiser for…
Read MoreColonels end season with loss to Silliman
By Joe Coates The long 2019 football season came to an end for the Copiah Academy Colonels last Friday night after a 43-22 loss to the Silliman Wildcats. The Colonels dropped their last 6 games of the season and finished 2-8. Joseph Granger scored the first points for Copiah on a 38-yard field goal attempt…
Read MoreCrystal Springs drops second in a row
It was a muddy field at CSHS last Friday night with off-and-on rain throughout the contest. The Tigers handled the elements fine but couldn’t quite handle the opposition and lost their second heartbreaker in a row, this time to Yazoo County 19 – 15. The loss tasted even more bitter because it was Senior Night…
Read MoreCopiah Chapter DAR presents gifts to Biggs Library
ON BEHALF of the Copiah Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Crystal Springs, Johnnie Lou Johnson Yakstis, Registrar, left, presented Gusty Funchess, Manager of the J. T. Biggs, Jr. Memorial Library, right, a Certificate of Appreciation for their participation in celebrating Constitution Week September 17 through September 23. The Chapter also presented Preamble…
Read MoreEnvironmental hearing set for November 12
County landowners, job seekers and other concerned citizens urged to attend environmental hearing An environmental hearing set for November 12 is a major hurdle that must be jumped before an industrial prospect attempting to locate in the Copiah County Industrial Park can open for business. Maxwell encourages everyone to make every effort to attend and…
Read MoreGeorgetown Trunk or Treat postponed
Georgetown’s Trunk or Treat, scheduled for today, has been postponed due to weather to Thursday, October 31 (Halloween)
Read MoreRiver Oaks drops Copiah 17-6; Senior night this Friday
By Joe Coates The River Oaks Mustangs took down the Copiah Academy Colonels on Fri., Oct. 18 by a final score 17-6, dropping CA’s record to 2-7 with one game left on schedule. The Colonels host the Silliman Institute Wildcats Friday at 7 p.m. John David Weed scored Copiah’s only touchdown. He led the Colonels…
Read MoreCSHS Tigers suffer second loss of season
Crystal Springs High School’s last Friday night’s game with Velma Jackson was expected to be the toughest so far this season. It was. The 32-13 defeat on Crystal Springs’ home field dropped the Tigers to 5-2 overall and 1-2 in district play. This Friday night’s Senior Night marks the last regular season home game for…
Read More$1,467 Lions profit from barbecue fundraiser
Lion Walter Rielley announced at the Oct. 14 meeting of the Lions Club of Crystal Springs that the profit from their October barbecue fundraiser was $1,467. Jerry Calloway reported a successful vision screening project held in September at Crystal Springs High School and Crystal Springs Middle School. He said 2,500 students were served district wide.…
Read MoreResolution presented to NZUMC by City of Crystal Springs
NEW ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH was honored at their 155th Anniversary Worship Service by the City of Crystal Springs. The church received a special Resolution from the City of Crystal Springs for their outstanding ministry in the community. Alderman Ray Brown and Alderman Darren Powell made the presentation to the church. Shown from left are…
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