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Pastor receives recognition
Sunday, June 10, at the Greater Damascus Church of Christ Holiness USA, Elder Clifton Goodloe, Jr. received an unexpected commendation from District 76 Representative Gregory Holloway. Representative Holloway presented Resolution No. 96 – A Resolution Commending Elder Clifton Goodloe, Jr. “For His Outstanding Dedication and Tremendous Service to His Church and His Community.” To read…
Read MoreArt awards
Among those receiving awards recently at Copiah Academy were: Weston Shack-MAISEA 1st, District 2nd, Iker Romero-Campos-MAISEA 1st, June Goodson-Rockin’ Railroad 1st, MAISEA 1st, District 1st, State- 2nd, Paxton Hearn-Rockin’ Railrod 1st, MAISEA 1st, Liam Atwood-Rockin’ Railroad 1st. To see more awards, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County
Read MoreCA campers first through third grade
Around 30 boys in first through third grades attended the 20th annual Little Colonel Baseball Camp last week at Copiah Academy hosted by Head Coach Terry Bauer. Kneeling from left are Jace McDonnell, Russum McDonnell, Ryder Forrest, Henley Hamilton, Landon Pippen, Ethan Knight, Walker Cline, Sawyer Holmes, Brayden Beard, Todd Michael Hatten, Preston Allen, Micah…
Read MoreCounty-wide mass choir practicing for July event
Jay Hodges, Minister of Music for First Baptist Hazlehurst, is extending an invitation to the choir members or singers in congregations to be part of a county-wide mass choir opportunity for a special Gospel-centered outreach this summer. We are calling on churches to join us in reaching our county with the life-changing power of the…
Read MoreSummer reading program begins
This group of Hazlehurst summer reading participants really enjoyed playing games and having some local young musicians perform. Remember, the reading program is every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Hazlehurst Library. Huntington Lumber Company and Mona and Mike Maxwell are sponsors.
Read MoreWesson Attendance Center announces fourth nine weeks honor roll
Wesson Attendance Center has announced the honor roll list for the fourth nine weeks of the 2017 – 2018 school year. To get the complete list, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreBoone retires
It saddens us to announce the retirement of Robby Boone. His last working day was this past Thursday, May 31. Robby Boone has been an integral part of MDOT Maintenance Division for the last 34 1/2 years. His contributions will always be valued and remembered. His hard work, commitment, and dedication are worthy of admiration.…
Read MoreYouth fishing rodeo at Lake Hazle
Area youths can enjoy a day at newly renovated Lake Hazle and raise money for a good cause. Socks for Heroes is hosting a youth fishing rodeo on Sat., June 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Age divisions are 2-4 years (fishing for toys) and 5-16 years (fishing in the lake). Each division will…
Read MoreKent hanging up the turf shoes as Co-Lin head softball coach
WESSON, Miss. – Copiah-Lincoln Community College head softball coach Allen Kent and the Co-Lin athletic department has announced his retirement from the program after a very successful career. To read more about Coach Kent and the Co-Lin softball team, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreJones honored by House
Ms. LaVonne T. Jones was recently honored by the House of Representatives upon her retirement from the Friends of Children’s Brushy Creek Headstart in Crystal Springs and Hazlehurst Mt. Sinai Headstart, after “rendering 35 years of unceasing and dedicated service to the children and parents of Copiah County.” The proclamation was presented by Rep. Gregory…
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