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The Copiah County Courier has been authorized to make the following announcement for Ron Sims, candidate for Hazlehurst Alderman Ward 2: “My name is Ronald (Ron) Sims, Ward 2 City Aldermen for the great city of Hazlehurst, Mississippi. I want to thank you for allowing me to serve as your Alderman for the last 8…

The Cobra baseball seniors were honored on senior night against Franklin County last week.  From left to right are Cade Rast, Preston Middleton, Garrett Boutwell, Payton Burns, Alex Mooney, Peyton Selman, Will Hulon, Jimmie McQuage and Jeremy Smith.  The Cobras split with the Bulldogs last week and faced North Pike on Tuesday.

The Wesson Lady Cobras took the district championship last week against the Franklin County Lady Bulldogs with a final score of 10-4. To follow the Wesson Cobras and Lady Cobras, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.   SENIOR RECOGNITION – Wesson senior Harmoni Ashley was honored on Senior Night with a…

The Copiah Academy Colonel baseball team picked up a series win over MAIS AAAA Southwest division foe Parklane Academy last week, improving to 20-5 overall and 5-1 in the division.  The Colonels play at Central Hinds in a non-division varsity double-header on Thursday beginning at 4:00 p.m.. To follow the Copiah Academy Colonels, see the…

Dewonna Munson, Destinequa Stewart and Marcedez Jones were selected to attend the HOSA State Competition held in Jackson on March 28 – 30.  The 11th grade students from Career and Technical Education are enrolled in Healthcare & Clinical Services in the Walter Washington Vocational Complex at Hazlehurst High School under the direction of Mrs. Jackie…

Gallman Baptist Church Women’s Ministry Spring Retreat at the Master’s House in Hazlehurst on Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8. Pictured in front: Carl Heard, Joyce Beasley, Trisha Qualls, Dot Day, Lynette Turnbo, Robin Coleman, Caitlyn Bowles, Bethany Turnbo, Dorene McAlpin, Dot Barker, and Paula Bush. Back row: Andrea Westbrook, Jennifer Mattingly, Dena Chapman,…

The Wesson Garden Club received first place in Civic Organization at the Keep Mississippi Beautiful Annual Awards Luncheon at the Jackson Country Club. Left to right, Pam Owens, Jennifer Peets, Jo Ann Miller, Beverly Anderson, Debbie Smith, Sheila Stewart, Lisa Smith, and Keep Mississippi Beautiful Board Chairman Stephanie Hutchins.

honoring JUDGE LILLIE V. – Longtime Justice Court Judge Lillie V. McKenzie will be honored at a retirement reception on Friday, April 14, at 2:00 p.m. at the Copiah County Justice Court  Courtroom, 20034 Highway 51, Hazlehurst. The public is invited to attend and extend good wishes to Judge McKenzie after her 31 years of…

The Wesson Lady Cobras added another win after hosting the Lady Chiefs from Tylertown Tuesday night, April 4, with a final score of 12-0. To follow the Lady Cobras, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Huge.  That’s the word to describe the Copiah Colonels’ sweep of Hillcrest in the opening series of the MAIS Southwest AAAA Div. 1 slate last week.  Colonel pitchers dominated the Cougar hitters, allowing just 8 runs in three games.  The Copiah offense, in turn, stayed hot, scoring 29 runs in the series.   To read…