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The staff at the Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station is once again preparing for the annual Fall Flower and 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 in the Mississippi State University system, encompassing 175 acres. Read…

The sounds of happy children were evident at the first meeting of the “Butterbeans”, a youth garden club established by the Wesson Garden Club.  On September 24, over 50 children in grades three through six met at the Wesson Library and Library Pavilion to decorate the Wesson Garden Club’s “Plant it Pink” garden, which is…

Region play started this week, and the Wesson Cobras took care of business as they traveled to West Lincoln. This was the first official game meeting between the two schools in football; the two teams have played in only a jamboree or spring game prior to this. Keep up with the Cobras in the Copiah…

4-H DEMONSTRATION – Copiah County 4-H Shooting Sports (S.A.F.E.T.Y.) Fun Day is Saturday October 12, 9-12 at Steel Outdoors, 3053 Hwy 51, Wesson.  Participants will be on hand for demonstrations in air rifle, air pistol and archery.  There will also be information on hand for .22 rifle, .22 pistol, muzzleloader and clay shooting. If you…

The Hazlehurst Fire Department will sponsor The Haunted Hospital at Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital, from 7-10 p.m. October 18, 19, 25, 26, and 31. Admission is $5, and there is no age limit.

Crystal Springs officials in regular session October 1 agreed to advertise for proposals for solid waste pickup after expiration of their contract with Waste Management on January 1, 2020. Parks and Recreation reported that the Rock the Park event was successful with 800-900 attending. Upcoming events include a Band Festival on October 5, Fall Flower…

Copiah County Sheriff Harold Jones resigned effective November 1 stating “I believe this will insure a more uniform transition for the newly elected Sheriff.” He extended thanks to the supervisors and county attorney and two retired supervisors for their support during his 16 years in office and to “wonderful memories and countless friends.” To read…

The Copiah County Historical & Genealogical Society will once again host a tour of the Crystal Springs Cemetery. On Saturday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m. a cast of new characters will enlighten, educate, and entertain those who dare visit. This year’s tour is in conjunction with the “Haunted Haul” 5K Walk/Run and One Mile Fun…

Crystal Springs’ two-week layoff showed up immediately Friday night as the Tigers looked rusty and worse than at any point this season. Crystal Springs hits the road this week to play their second district game, this time against McLaurin. “McLaurin is not a bad team,” McNair said. “We cannot come out flat against them. We…