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Rockin’ Railroad Festival receives Mississippi Arts Commission grants
The Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Mississippi Arts Commission has awarded two grants to help support the Rockin’ Railroad Festival. The Mississippi Arts Commission has been a major supporter of the festival for several years. This year MAC has awarded a $3,500 project grant to support the Festival and…
Read MoreCo-Lin partners with ACT to pilot ACT Work Ready Community Regional Academy
WESSON- Copiah-Lincoln Community College and ACT have partnered to pilot the new ACT Work Ready Community Regional Academy approach. The first of its kind, Co-Lin’s Wesson Campus recently hosted representatives from six counties for the regional academy. The academy featured seminars on strategic planning, customer focus, social mapping, and goal achievement. To read the rest…
Read MoreCopiah Animal Shelter Gala 2017
Yippee-Ki-Yay!! Dust off your cowboy hats, shine those boots, and join Copiah Animal Shelter for the 7th Annual Gala Fundraiser – A Shelter Shindig, a western theme this year! The Gala is set for Saturday, August 5, 6 p.m., at the Storm Safe Room in Gallman. For more information about this event, see the Copiah…
Read MoreSound of Music in Crystal Springs
The Sound of Music in Downtown Crystal Springs, sponsored by family and friends of Gospel Recording Artist Pastor Douglas Noel & Friendz, will be held on Saturday, July 22, from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. The event will be held at the downtown packing shed. Come enjoy great Gospel singing and support Pastor Douglas Noel…
Read MoreBibletones at Shady Grove
The Bibletones will be presented at Shady Grove Baptist Church, 1090 Shady Grove Rd., Hazlehurst, July 30 at 6 p.m. Pictured are, left to right: Andrew Ishee (keyboard), Danny Jackson (Tenor), Glen Floyd (Bass), Jack Armstrong (Baritone), Ken Keyes (Bass guitar), Chris Bryant (Lead). Not pictured: Howard Rutland. For more information call Jerry Jay at…
Read MoreOfficials sworn in
The Georgetown Board of Aldermen were sworn in Monday, July 3 by Interim Justice Court Judge Troy Stewart. Pictured left to right are: Alderwoman Martha Boyd, Alderman Robert Haynes, Alderwoman Faye Berry, Alderwoman Samantha Mulligan, Alderman Earnest Thornhill, Jr., and Mayor Russ DuBose. Photo by Joe Coates.
Read MoreCo-Lin’s PBL chapter wins six awards at national competition
ANAHEIM, California– Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Nu Kappa Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) claimed six national awards at the PBL National Leadership Conference held in Anaheim, California. Over 2,500 students from colleges and universities from across the nation represented their institutions to compete in more than 50 specialized business events. The annual PBL conference highlights…
Read MoreHazlehurst lands major music attraction
The Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame has selected Hazlehurst for its new music tourism project, the Mississippi Musicians Walk of Fame. Construction will start in the next few weeks. Planning and design has already been done. CHECKING NEW MARKERS – Ora Reed, Jim Brewer, Peggy Brown and Jenny Mixon are checking out the new markers…
Read MoreWAF Tiny Tees
Wesson Athletic Foundation honored players at the conclusion of the regular season recently. Playing for Farm Bureau are Kash Goldman, Issac Wise, Baylee Smith, Ryder Burt, Konnor Minton, Chandler Coleman, Wynn Lee, and Coach Lee. Photo by Crockett Action Shots. The Copiah County Courier will continue to print pictures of teams as space allows. If…
Read MoreGo4th 4 Miler Race/Walk results –
Kids and adults took off down Extension Street in the One Mile Fun Run portion of the Go4th 4 Miler Run/Walk held on July 4. Approximately 150 runners and walkers from all over Mississippi participated. The event is sponsored by First Baptist Church and put on by Jerry and Amy Keywood. A small of army…
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