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Kenneth Coleman was honored by the House of Representatives recently as an “Outstanding Humanitarian and Progressive Leader” by Rep. Gregory L. Holloway, Sr. and Philip Gunn, Speaker of the House. In part, the proclamation read: “for his unceasing, dedicated and merited services contributed to the relief efforts in Puerto Rico in the wake of the…

Georgetown Friends of the Library are ready for the summer reading program with their new sign – Better Together! The summer reading program will be held Fridays in June beginning at 10 a.m. The group has worked hard to make sure the participants have an exciting summer. “Libraries Rock” is the theme for the year…

The Hazlehurst Library will be rocking this summer with the summer reading program, beginning Tuesday, June 5, with Music in Our Town (Please bring your musical talent and instruments – all are welcome) All events are from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Other programs for the summer are: Tuesday, June 12: Let’s Make Instruments (help…

Recipients of the 2018 Michael “Moochie” Williams Award were Destinequa Stewart and Tim Steward. The Michael “Moochie” Williams Memorial Spirit Award was established in 2010 in memory of Michael “Moochie” Williams, a friend of the Hazlehurst Community Sports League and a longtime supporter of the Hazlehurst High School Sports Booster Club. For more information about…

Wesson Attendance Center held its athletic banquet on Sat., May 5 at the Thames Center on the campus of Copiah-Lincoln Community College.  Boys’ basketball winners are (seated from left): Dale Thigpen – Mr. Hustle, Senior; JD Allen – Most Valuable Offensive Player, Most Versatile, Offensive MVP District 8-3A;  Slay Acy – Most Valuable Defensive Player;…

Georgetown has announced their town-wide cleanup for this Saturday, June 2. A dumpster, donated by Waste Management, will be placed at the old jail (downtown) and someone will be present at the dumpster to help unload. This is a perfect opportunity for the community to come together to clean up around their homes and in…

Georgetown Friends of the Library are ready for the summer reading program with their new sign – Better Together! The summer reading program will be held Fridays in June beginning at 10 a.m. The group has worked hard to make sure the participants have an exciting summer. “Libraries Rock” is the theme for the year…

hree tourists from South Africa visited the Mississippi Music Museum recently. Alet Prozesky, Carlard Merwe and Marie Snymon collectively said “We love it!”

This week, May 20-27, marks the fortieth year of observing National Emergency Services Week. So far in 2018, more than 30 men and women in pre-hospital emergency services have laid down their lives in the line of duty. Please take time this week to remember these fallen heroes and their families. Copiah County is proud…

Wesson Attendance Center held its athletic banquet on Sat., May 5 at the Thames Center on the campus of Copiah-Lincoln Community College.  Baseball winners are: (seated)  Front(L-R) Dale Thigpen – Most Improved, Senior; Jim Guess – 1st Team All Region 8-3A; Cade Lowery- Best Defensive Player; Aaron Mooney – 1st Team All Region 8-3A; Lane…