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The rivalry between Hazlehurst High School and Crystal Springs High School has been a one-sided affair over most of the past 20-plus years. The Indians have won most of the regular season games between the two teams dating back to 1996, with the lone Tiger victory in the series coming in 2006. To read more…

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance. Celebrate with the Daughters of the American Revolution!  Bells will be ringing from sea to shining sea! Tuesday, September 17th at 12 pm sharp  Bells…

The 2019 football season began in earnest over the weekend as three area teams participated in the KDMC Classic at Stone Stadium on the campus of Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson.  The Hazlehurst High School Indians faced off with the Lawrence County High School Cougars on Saturday evening to close out the three-day event.  In…

The Crystal Springs Tigers took home a tough 19-12 win over the Cobras of Wesson Friday night in the KDMC Kickoff Classic. To read more about the game and other sports, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

The Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce is excited about local student artists participating in the Rockin’ Railroad Art Contest.  The contest is in conjunction with the Rockin’ Railroad Festival on Saturday, August 31. The art should represent Mississippi music and/or the railroad. Read more about the art contest in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout…

FINDING THE HOLE – Hazlehurst Indian Larry Wilson (2) finds a hole being made by another Indian in play against Natchez at the jamboree. The final score was Natchez 6, Hazlehurst 0. The game Friday  has been moved to Saturday, August 25 at Copiah-Lincoln Community College at 7 p.m. Photo by Crockett Action Shots

The Mississippi Library Commission has announced new directors to Mississippi public libraries. Second from left is Roxanne Mack of Crystal Springs, who is the Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library Director. Others are, from left,  Amber Stephenson, Hancock County Library System, Sheridan Montgomery, Wilkinson County Library System, and Emily Bell, Bolivar County Library System.

These boys were selected to the 10U All Star team. Pictured are: Tyler Berch, BP Robbins, Tripp Martin, Levi Lockhart, Dee Smith, Layton Earls, Baylor Smith, Layton Cloy, Jack Wilson, Aiden Wallace, and Dawson Selman. Coaches are Travis Smith and Brett Selman. Photo by Crockett Action Shots

HOUSING INSTITUTE RIBBON CUTTING – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday for one of Hazlehurst’s newest businesses, Housing Institute of Mississippi. The organization helps its clients secure, finance, and maintain their homes. The offer a variety of assistance including veteran assistance, women and children service and resources for the homeless. Pictured from left, Price…

Sheena Clay-Phillips has accepted the position of Director of HUMC Childcare and Preschool.  She holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Jackson State and has extensive experience in the field. Read more about Ms. Phillips in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.