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Cougars use strong rushing attack to defeat Cobras
The Lawrence County Cougars racked up over 500 yards rushing in a Homecoming win Friday night against the visiting Cobras from Wesson. Follow the Cobras in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreHomecoming queen
Yamekia Fair was named Homecoming Queen at the Hazlehurst Indian game Friday night. Pictured with the Queen are, left to right. Principal Jason Young, Mariv Belton (uncle of the Queen), Queen Fair, and Nya Brown, 2018 Homecoming Queen. The Indians made it a night to remember, as they won the game 51-22. Photo by Crockett…
Read MoreHomecoming sees Indians first victory
The Hazlehurst Indians (1-5) have gotten back on track for the 2019 football season with a 55-22 win over the Newton Tigers. The Indians built a lead of 31-0 by halftime and added 24 points in the second half. Hazlehurst piled up 467 rushing yards. Quarterback Zyquavious Harris ran for 176 yards and two touchdowns. …
Read MoreCopiah Academy hosts 42nd annual Marching Festival
Saturday, October 5, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thirty-two high school bands will perform before a panel of judges, with the Copiah Academy band performing first. Judges provide feedback to each band as to how they might improve their performance before the bands are judged in state competitions the next week. During the festival, they will…
Read MoreFlashes zip past Colonels 35-7
The Copiah Academy Colonels dropped a district football game to St. Aloysius in Vicksburg Friday night by a final of 35-7. The Flashes The Colonels play at Park Place Christian Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Read more here
Read MoreWreaths across America begins collections
Wreaths Across America is kicking off fundraising for the Hazlehurst cemetery a little early this year. Wreaths are $15 apiece and will be placed on the grave you request to honor Veterans. Order forms are now available at city hall, and Wreaths will accept donations at Wal-Mart October 4 and November 1 from 9 a.m.…
Read MoreFirst annual wellness day
Girl Scout Troop 5012 held its first annual Girl Scouts Wellness Day on Saturday, September 21, at St.James MB Church. Presentations were on the dangers of vaping and E-cigarettes by Mieshia Smith. The scouts, parents and leaders enjoyed a Zumba workout led by Veronica Wiley and was inform about STEMSound. Mayoral Health Council discussed teen…
Read MoreSocks for Heroes begins collections for Christmas
The Copiah County Socks for Heroes has begun collecting for Christmas. They will be at the Wesson Volunteer Fire Department flea market October 19 with t-shirts and other items for sale. There are also drop off boxes at Hazlehurst City Hall, Another Time Another Place in Wesson, and Bank of Brookhaven in Brookhaven. Items needed…
Read MoreHonoring music ministers
GloBoyz Collective Voices of Praise Choir will honor their Music Ministry with “An Evening of Celebration” on Sunday, September 29, at 3 p.m. The Music Ministry presently consists of Curtis Shears – Choir Director, Jeremy Bew – Musician, and GianCarlo Noel – Drummer. All choirs, groups, soloists and praise/dance ministries are cordially invited. The celebration…
Read MoreWesson uses second half comeback to overcome Hazlehurst
According to the town talk, Wesson made history Friday night as they defeated Hazlehurst in football from what everyone is saying is the first time in history. Follow the Cobras and the Indians in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
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