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Taking part in the Pathways 2017 Job Fair held March 28 at Thames Center on Copiah-Lincoln Community College campus are, left to right, API representative Ricky McGuffie; Co-Lin Program Coordinator, Kenny Goza; and Co-Lin Public Relations Coordinator Scarlett Hart. Photo by Nora Berch

After a big 11-2 win against Lawrence County last Friday night, the Wesson Lady Cobras added another win to their record against Natchez Saturday afternoon, April 1,  in a 3 inning game that ended with a final score of 15-0. To read more about the Lady Cobras, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout…

The Copiah Academy Colonels continued their offensive onslaught, scoring 25 runs in two wins last week. The wins moved Copiah to 15-4 on the season–a good position considering MAIS AAAA Southwest region play begins this week against Hillcrest Christian.     KNOCKING IT OUT – Copiah Academy Colonel Preston Johnson (35) gets all of this…

Keep Copiah County Beautiful, (KCCB) which is funded by the Copiah County Board of Supervisors and the taxpayers of Copiah County, is holding the annual Copiah County Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 8. Dumpsters will be provided in the four municipalities of Crystal Springs, Georgetown, Hazlehurst and Wesson, along with one in the Village of…

The place to be is 113 Dogwood Drive, Sunday April 9, 2 to 4 p.m. Your $10 donation will be collected at the door. For reservations for fundraiser for the Hazlehurst Friends of Library, call or text 662-571-2922.  Refreshments will be served. Proceeds raised will purchase new books for the library.

The Copiah Colonels scored 34 runs in three games against the East Rankin Patriots lat week and picked up three more wins.  The Colonels improved to 13-4 and play two non-conference games this week before beginning play in MAIS AAAA Southwest against Hillcrest next week. To enjoy more of the CA baseball story, see the…

The Wesson Cobras traveled to Port Gibson to face the Blue Wave March 21, and took a 9-0 win. Wesson pitcher Jeremy Smith had 4 strike outs and finishing pitcher, Kenner Bizot, recorded 3 strike outs and walked 1.  Top hitters were seniors Jeremy Smith (RBI-1), Alex Mooney (RBI-2), and Preston Middleton (RBI-2) who each…

Copiah Academy senior Braxton Hayles (center) signed a football scholarship offer with Southwest Community College last Wednesday.  Hayles played in the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools’ all-star game in 2016.  Seated are his father Paul and his mother Meredith. Standing are CA Head Coach/Athletic Director Paul Anderson and brother Dalton Hayles.

Wednesday, March 22, some of the high school scholars received hands-only CPR training. According to Nurse Parrish, students are required to become familiar with CPR prior to graduation. Senate Bill 2185, which passed in 2015, requires all high school graduates to have hands-on training in CPR before graduation. With this new requirement, the American Heart…

The Hazlehurst Friends of the Library is planning a big year.   During April’s Hazlehurst Art Month the Friends of the Library will have a fundraiser Sunday April 9, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the home of Paul and Wendy Cartwright, 113 Dogwood Drive, showcasing their large local and Mississippi art collection.  Tickets are $10.00…