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Homecoming went according to script for Crystal Springs High School Friday night as the Tigers outdistanced the Jackson Wingfield Falcons 47 – 26. The win closes out non-conference play for the locals who enter district play with a perfect 5 – 0 record. Crystal Springs High School football in the Copiah County Courier, on sale…

Damascus Baptist Church will celebrate their 195th anniversary and homecoming on September 29. This year, the significance is that it may be the last one. Dwindling attendance and insufficient support for the cemetery have made it difficult to pay the bills.Members are seeking God’s direction in this critical matter and need prayers, attendance, comments, and…

Some of the best sweet potatoes grown anywhere in the world will be available in the area over the next few weeks through the Wesson Lions Club. To find out more about the sweet potatoes, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Homecoming queen Anna Claire Crow is pictured with her father, Bradley Crow, who escorted her. Children attendants are Matthew and Molli Shannon. Photo by Tracey Fischer

The Friday night lights at Stone Stadium saw the Wesson Cobras crown their Homecoming Queen Anna Claire Crow and pick up their first win of the season as they defeated the visiting Franklin County Bulldogs. For more on the Wesson Cobras, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Crystal Springs traveled to Port Gibson Friday night and came away with a 28 – 6 win to raise their season record to 3 – 0. The Tigers started slowly but came to life in the second half. The mighty Tigers are in the Copiah County Courier each week. Check it out!

Hazlehurst High School’s football team traveled nearly all the way to Moss Point last Friday night to take on the East Central High School Hornets.  The Indians of Hazlehurst fought admirably and never quit, but the Hornets were just too good and won the game 57-25. Follow the Indians in the Copiah County Courier, on…

Cloyd Garth Jr., Hazlehurst City School District Superintendent, recognized Board of Trustee members for completing required Board Development Training through the Mississippi School Board Association.  Members were recognized during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees Thursday, September 5, in the Hazlehurst City School District Board Room. Pictured from left to right, Cloyd…

The Mize Bulldogs used the first quarter scores to put them up 14-0 and that would be enough offense to get the job done and hold the Cobras off. Follow the Cobras in the Copiah County Courier, available throughout Copiah County.