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Copiah Academy seniors Carson Flumm (left) and Connor Jones (right) will join Colonel Head Coach Paul Anderson in the Mississippi Association of Independent SChools’ football all-star game  on Friday, December 1. As the Colonels place-kicker, Flumm hit 98% of his extra points throughout his career and 95% of his field goals.  His kickoff average of…

Going into Friday night’s 3A playoff game at West Marion, Hazlehurst Indian Head Coach Todd McDaniel told his players that “he would not lose twice on the same field.”    The Trojans knocked the Indians out of the playoffs in 2015, and the sting of the loss has stayed with McDaniel for 2 years. This time…

Socks for Heroes will again be collecting in the Copiah County area for the holidays. The items collected in the county, along with other groups in the state, go to nursing home veterans in Mississippi and Louisiana. The deadline for collecting will be December 1, and locations available are: in Wesson, Copiah Bank, Carpenter Shop,…

The Hazlehurst Board of Aldermen, at their Nov. 7 meeting, declared November to be National American Indian Heritage Month. The Cherokee Rose Chapter, NSDAR, works hard every year to recognize Indians and their place in American history. Pictured are, left to right, Frederick Sandifer; Dr. Rick Akin; Mayor Shirley Sandifer; Judith Brewer, Regent, Cherokee Rose…

The Hazlehurst Lions Club is once again selling Indianola pecans just in time for holiday baking. One pound bags are available for $12. Past customers have said they are the prettiest and best pecans to be found. They are available from any Lions Club member or you can pick up some at Hazlehurst City Hall.

Michael and Ruth Granger will celebrate 50 years of marriage with a reception at Bethel Baptist Church in Hazlehurst Saturday, Nov. 18, from 2 until 4 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited to celebrate with them.

Simpson Academy’s Cougars ran through and around the Copiah Colonels in cold, wet conditions in Gallman last Friday and won the AAAA District 3 contest 41-7. See more about the Colonels in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.   STOPPED SHORT – The Copiah Colonel defense ganged up on a Simpson Cougar…

The Hazlehurst Indians hosted the Port Gibson Blue Wave last Thursday night on Senior night.  The Indians honored seniors who participated in fall sports and activities prior to the game which featured the two top teams in Region 7-3A vying for first place.  The home team outlasted the visitors 34-24 and claimed a third-straight region…

The month of November has been recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution as Native American Heritage Month.  Daughters believe that, as the indigenous people of our country, Native Americans deserve that we respect and value them. Continue to learn about Native Americans in this issue of the Copiah County Courier, and in future…

John and Joy Granger will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary November 2. Their children and grandchildren send much love.