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Copiah hospital work session indicates promise for solution
Representatives of the Copiah County Medical Center, the Copiah Board of Supervisors and the doctors serving the hospital met with mediator Bill Grete of the Brunini Law Firm Tuesday night, Oct. 8 and found promise for solving some problems facing continuance of hospital service for Copiah County. Claims for September totaling $1,950,380 were allowed as…
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Read MoreLady Colonels claim second place in Class 6A, finish with 22 wins
By Joe Coates The 2019 MAIS fastpitch season has come to a close, and the Copiah Academy Lady Colonels can hold their heads after having earned second place in Class 6A. Copiah defeated Jackson Prep and Parklane Academy in the state tournament on Sept. 28 and 30, advancing to the best-of-3 championship series during the…
Read MoreYellow Jackets swarm Colonels 42-7
By Joe Coates The Oak Forest Academy Yellow Jackets buzzed into Gallman last Friday night with 28 seniors on the roster to contest the Copiah Academy Colonels on the gridiron. The visitors from Amite, LA built a lead of 42-0 by halftime en route to a 42-7 win over the home team. he current district…
Read MoreCrystal Springs High School steamrolls over McLaurin
Last week was not a good week to play Crystal Springs. Their first loss of the season the week before had not only ruined their shot at an undefeated season, it left them at 0-1 in district play. It also left them angry. The Tigers weren’t just interested in winning a football game. They also…
Read MoreCity holds called session to cover grant payments
City officials met in called session October 15 to adopt a resolution authorizing them to borrow up to $500,000 at any one time in anticipation of receipt of reimbursable funds from the Mississippi Department of Transportation on the $1,500,000 grant for the walkway from downtown to Chautauqua Park and the $743,641 Corps of Engineers grant…
Read MoreTurnovers plague Colonels in 28-7 loss to Park Place
By Joe Coates The Copiah Academy Colonels turned the football over 6 times on the road at Park Place Christian Academy in Pearl Oct. 4, and the Crusaders cashed in the opportunities to defeat the Colonels 28-7. The loss dropped the Colonels to 2-5 for the season. Copiah sits at 0-2 in MAIS 5A-Dist. 3…
Read More2019 Copiah Academy Homecoming Court
HOMECOMING will be celebrated Oct. 18 at Copiah Academy in Gallman. The Homecoming Court includes: Senior–Vianca Allen, Flower Girl–June Goodson, Crown Bearer–Iker Romero-Campos, Senior–Allie Toney, Senior–Eliza Brunt, Senior–Bella Giddens, Senior–Blakeney Bryd, Junior–Mckinna Smith, Sophomore–Skylar Lyons, Sophomore–Mary Beth Coates, Junior–MacKenzie Myers.
Read MoreFall Flower and Garden Fest Oct. 11 & 12
Click here to see more Fall Flower and Garden Fest Photos The staff at the Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station is once again preparing for the annual Fall Flower & Garden Fest. It is one of the south’s most extensive fall vegetable and ornamental garden demonstrations. The station is the largest research facility dedicated to horticulture…
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