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Kendrick Mitchell, third from left, is a recent graduate of the criminal investigators program at the Mississippi law enforcement training academy. Sheriff Harold Jones, right, said, “This is the best course in Mississippi I believe. All of our investigators as well as undersheriff Derrick Cubit have graduated from this course.” Others pictured are James Mitchell,…

“Picnic On The Hill” was an outreach service sponsored by Pastor Victor Willis, his family, and members of Mount Sinai United Methodist Church. There were many guests, first responders and members of Mt. Sinai U.M.C. in attendance. The day included a devotion, fellowship, fun and much delicious food. Pastor Willis and his son were the…

Skylar Laine will be the featured entertainment at the 8th annual TRIAD/SALT meeting for all senior citizens (55+) to take place Wednesday, May 24, at the Joe L. Johnson Safe Room on Epps Lane off I-55 exit 65 in Gallman from 9 a.m. until noon. The event includes free health screenings, door prizes, and lunch…

Hazlehurst High School Class of 1967 held its 50th reunion on Saturday, May 6. The class members who attended were: front row, left to right:  Walter West, William Allen, Brooks Miller, Donna Dodds Hudson. Middle row, Penny Jenkins Buckley, Hal White, Janice Carlisle Shows, Brenda Ashley Nixon, Ann McElveen Mullins, Marie Fulgham Sollberger, Fay Nobles…

Carl S. Bozeman, Jr. was recently elected President and C.E.O. of Copiah Bank by the bank’s Board of Directors. George R. Marx, Chairman of the Board, and previous President and C.E.O. commented, “Steve’s election is the culmination of our management succession plan that was formulated two years ago.  He is a lifelong native of Hazlehurst,…

The Wesson Cobras ran into 3A power St. Andrews Episcopal in the second round of the 3A state playoffs over the weekend and couldn’t beat the Saints, dropping game one Friday 8-4 and game two on Saturday 10-7. To read the rest of the Wesson Cobras journey, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout…

Copiah Academy’s baseball team members who are seniors were honored in a brief pre-game ceremony during last Thursday’s final home gam versus Oak Forest.  From left are Colton Meadows, Will Lingle, Austin Ragland, Peyton Smith, Brandt Jones, Connor Chapin, Abbie Kate Frazier, Dylan Torrence, Noah Chapa, Landon Murphy and Logan Callahan.  Not pictured is Head…

These Wesson Cobras were South State winners recently.  They all move on to run in the STATE Championship Friday, May 5 at Pearl High School. Dale Thigpen WON the 100M Dash in 11.11 seconds Trey Glasper, JaQuavion Harris, Dale Thigpen and Victavian Edwards came in 4th in the 100M relay with a time of  45.3…

Tom Joyner Foundation College Pathway Program scholarship winners from Hazlehurst High School!  The Tom Joyner Foundation College Pathway Program is affiliated with the Mississippi Job Corps Center.  A total of almost $372,000 in scholarship funds to Tougaloo College and Hinds Community College was awarded to these scholars.  Congratulations to these seniors representing the Class of…