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The World Famous Kingsmen Quartet will perform at Hopewell Baptist Church in Crystal Springs on Friday, July 21 at  7:00 pm. Free admission with a love offering to be taken. For more information, call 601-892-4083.

The Copiah County Courier has placed several teams in the paper this week, so pick up a Courier wherever newspapers are sold!   COPIAH BANK 8U BOYS BASEBALL – Tucker Martin, Tripp Martin, Huntley Ott, Hadley Watts, Zeb Crotwell, Aiden Brister, Eli Nickles, Tripp Harris, Grady Smith, Brady Roberts; coaches, Jake Martin, Codey Ott, Jess…

The new art gallery at Gallatin Street Antiques introduces new artists to Hazlehurst. Two of these featured have had several years experience painting. Those interested in local art will find a wide variety of works and pricing. To read more about the gallery and the artists, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah…

Shady Grove M.B. Church will celebrate the 37th Year Anniversary Appreciation for our Musician, Sis. Christine Carter, on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Held at Shady Grove M. B. Church, 3030 Thomas Road, Crystal Springs. All choirs, groups, soloist, mime/praise ministries are cordially invited to come participate. For additional information contact Cynthia Neal…

Hazlehurst Police Chief Byron Swilley, right, is congratulated by Joey East, Chief of Oxford Police Department, for Swilley’s service as a Southern Region Director for the Mississippi Association of Police Chiefs.  The association met at annual conference in Biloxi at the Golden Nugget last week.  Chief Swilley was elected to the position in a land…

Wesson Athletic Foundation announced all stars at the conclusion of the 2017 season.  Representing the 12U girls are, (first row from left) Regan Newman, Mallory Honea, Alli Adams, Breelynn Cloy and Taylor Papizan.  Standing from left are coach Bobby Freeman, Emma Thaxton, Jaylynn Cloy, Marley Grace Channell,  coach Jenny Cloy, Anna Adams, Lexie Freeman, Mallory…

Hazlehurst High School was the location of a football and cheerleader camp June 22, sponsored by Rep. Gregory Holloway and featuring several sports greats, including Lewis Tillman, Carl Powell, and Coach Giles. Numerous area residents were also in attendance. The boys learned the basics of football, and the girls enjoyed learning about cheers. Photos by…

Wesson Athletic Foundation honored all ball players at the conclusion of the season in early June.  Pictured at left are Coach Cheri Calcote, Jonnah Sullivan, Alton Naquin, Cruiz Case, Kolt Calcote, Jaxsyn Hannah and Coach Freddy Calcote of the Diner 51 Tiny T’s. (Crockett Action Shots) See more of the Wesson teams as space allows…

Hazlehurst United Methodist Church Youth paused briefly in front of the church bus on Saturday morning before loading up and traveling to Camp Junaluska located in the Great Smoky Mountains near Asheville, NC.  From left are Bryce Ledet, Heather Harrison, Candace Johnson, Olivia Wilson, David Swain (youth leader), Taylor Marx, Holly Harrison, Grayson Coates, Conner…

Strong Hope Baptist Church is hosting ‘Family Fun Day’ on Tuesday, starting at 3 p.m.  The event will be held at the ball field located on 1144 King Road.  A 25-foot water slide is the featured amusement for kids, along with other fun jumps and games.  Bro. Robin Risher will handle the cooking of a…