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Copiah County has been chosen for the kickoff for Keep Mississippi Beautiful May 19. One site in the state is picked each year to hold the statewide kickoff and Copiah County was chosen this year. Lake Hazle will be the exact location with numerous people coming to Copiah County from all over the state to…

Wesson Cobras took on the Tylertown Chiefs January 23 in Wesson. To read all the action, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County. BATTLE FOR THE BALL – Wesson Cobra Kenner Bizot (3) keeps a grip on the ball as a Tylertown player tries to take it away in recent action. Photo…

Hazlehurst Lady Indian Acacia Stewart (12) works past three Port Gibson players to put the layup shot down. The Lady Indians won by a score of 61-40. Photo by Crockett Action Shots

The members of Alpha Alpha Psi Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. selected Mayor Shirley Sandifer as its 2018 Year of Sisterhood Award Recipient. Mayor Shirley Sandifer was recognized at the 2018 Founders Day celebration on Saturday, January 20. Mayor Sandifer’s contribution to the betterment of the community and with the youth of Hazlehurst…

Girl Scout Troop 5012 enjoyed a field trip to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum shares the stories of a Mississippi movement that changed the nation. The museum promotes a greater understanding of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement and its impact by highlighting the strength…

Mr. George Wiggins celebrated his 92nd birthday on January 22, 2018. George was born and reared in Copiah County and has lived in the Dentville community all of his life. Four generations of Wiggins, including his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, were present to celebrate this joyous occasion.

The Hazlehurst Board of Aldermen met at noon today, Tues., Jan. 30, to consider the resignation of three police officers submitted for approval by Police Chief Byron Swilley. Prior to the meeting, which was called by Mayor Shirley Sandifer, three hours notice was given to aldermen by summons, which was served by Chief Swilley and signed…

The Wesson Cobras played the West Marion Trojans at home last Friday night and came away with a two-game sweep of the conference foes. To read more about the Cobras and Lady Cobras, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County. SLIPPING BY– Wesson Lady Cobra Shelbi Maxwell (21) goes around a West…

WESSON, Miss. – Longtime Co-Lin basketball coach Alton Ricks was honored at a reunion on Thursday at the Thames Center on Co-Lin’s Wesson campus. Over 60 former players, colleagues, and friends of Ricks attended. Following the reunion, former players and Ricks were recognized on the court prior to the Wolves basketball game against East Central…

The Stellar Awards Executive Team and Independent Artist/Quartet Showcase Committee, Chicago, IL, notified Pastor Douglas Noel & Friendz Jan. 11, 2018, that they were being selected to perform in the Stellar Awards Independent Artist/Quartet Showcase. For more information on this event and how you can help, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah…