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Members and guests from Cherokee Rose and Copiah Chapters, NSDAR, attended the bicentennial event at Rosalie Mansion on October 25-26.  Pictured left to right:  Ted Dear, guest; Wendy Cartwright, Judith Brewer, Billie Jane Davis all of Cherokee Rose Chapter; Tricia Nelson of Copiah Chapter; and Janet Schriver, guest.

Ivoriauna Bogan was presented as Hazlehurst High School Homecoming Queen during last week’s festivities. She is pictured with her father, Ivory Bogan.

The Hazlehurst Indians hosted the Jefferson County Tigers last Friday night during homecoming and survived with a  28-26 win to keep their undefeated Region 7-3A record intact. Follow the Indians in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.   KEEPING THE WIN – Hazlehurst Indian Tyrek Price (20) kicks a field goal for…

Two defensive scores and one special teams touchdown led to a 47-6 halftime lead for the Copiah Academy Colonels  over the Hillcrest Christian Cougars on Friday night.  The Colonels added one more score in the  running-clock second half to win 54-6 in non-conference action and improved to 6-4. Follow the Colonels in the Copiah County…

Cherokee Rose Chapter, NSDAR Vice-Regent Mary Ann Yates introduced Rev. Gene Horton as the October meeting speaker. He presented a program on Crystal Springs native United States Senator Pat Harrison who was President pro tempore of the Senate at the time of his death in 1941. Rev. Horton is pastor of Hazlehurst United Methodist Church…

An unusual item has been given to Cherokee Rose Chapter, NSDAR; and the chapter has decided to place it in the archives at Rosalie Mansion so that visitors and DAR members can view it for years to come. To read more about this historical object, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

The Wesson Volunteer Fire Department Flea Market returns for its 46th year this Saturday.  The event starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. in downtown Wesson and is a major fundraiser for the department. Around 200 vendors peddling arts and crafts, unique canned and jarred food items, jewelry and pet items will be…

The Hazlehurst Indians ended a 4-game road swing with a 34-12 win over Region 7-3A foe Wilkinson County last Friday night.  The Indians improved to 5-2, 2-0. Follow the Indians in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.   HAZLEHURST HOMECOMING COURT – Hazlehurst High School homecoming court will be presented Friday night…

FOXWORTH – The Wesson Cobras traveled to south to face the West Marion Trojans Friday night but ended up coming up short on points for a loss with a final score of 28-19. Follow the Cobras in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County. GOT HIM – Wesson Cobras Colton Newman (7) and…

The Copiah Colonels made two big plays early in Friday’s game against Lamar School, keeping the score close.  The game was tied 14-14 at the end of one quarter, but the Raiders outscored the Colonels 34-7 the rest of the way to claim a 48-21 AAAA District 3 win in Gallman. Keep up with the…