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Hazlehurst Indian Pitcher Jaquan Copeland caught a line drive for Hazlehurst for the first out of the game against Port Gibson. The Blue Wave defeated the Indians 18-8. Photo by Crockett Action Shots

Copiah Academy senior golfer Bryce Chapman captured second place in the Copiah Invitational at Rolling Hills on Monday.  Chapman, with Copiah Golf Coach Joey Hydrick, rolled in a birdie on No. 18 to force a three-way playoff, then parred the second playoff hole to secure his second place finish.

The Copiah Academy Colonel baseball team had a successful spring break week and completed a 5-game schedule with  4 wins.  The Colonels are now 10-4 with the opening of the conference portion of the schedule coming up this week. For more information on the tournament, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Internationally acclaimed floral designer Matt Wood will be part of the Hazlehurst Fine Arts Month in April. Matt will hold a floral arranging demonstration and book signing at the Hazlehurst United Methodist Church in Hazlehurst on the morning of April 15 at 10 am. His unique techniques include what he calls permanent flower arrangements. He…

Rafat and Mahmoud Anter, and Randolph Costilow, of the Strong Hope community, recently attended Gulf Wars in Lumberton. Gulf Wars is a week-long SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) event where classes are taught and members learn about many aspects of Medieval European life (not just battles). The three belong to the Jackson, chapter of the…

School and community members were invited to eat at the McDonald’s, Hazlehurst, between 4 and 7 p.m on February 21. The restaurant agreed to donate a percentage of the proceeds generated by the school’s families and friends. Restaurant nights are a great way for groups to build a sense of community and give parents a…

Wesson saw positive action on the tennis courts last week, with wins over West Lincoln and North Pike. See more about the Cobras tennis teams in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Wesson Lady Cobras vs. Puckett Lady Wolves Wesson 2 Puckett 1 The Lady Cobras took a win against the Lady Wolves of Puckett Monday, March 6, with a final score of 2-1. To read more about the Cobras and Lady Cobras, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.