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Celebrating Dr. Seuss
HUMC Child Care & Preschool celebrated Dr. Seuss Week with members of the community taking time out to read to the children. Many thanks to Mr. Ron Sims, Monday reader; Mr. Arthur L. Evans, Jr., Tuesday reader; members of the Hazlehurst Fire Department, Wednesday readers; Officer Bonnie Stapleton from the Hazleurst Police Department, Friday reader.…
Read MoreCandidates set for municipal elections
Qualifying for the 2017 municipal election cycle has ended. Voters who reside in the four municipalities and one village in Copiah County will elect mayors and aldermen. Primaries are May 2 with runoffs on May 16. The general election is June 6. To see a list of qualified candidates for local elections, see the Copiah…
Read MoreHazlehurst schools registration to be held March 14-16
Parents of all students must register their child for 2017-2018 school year March 14-16 on the Middle School Campus on Monticello Street, providing two proofs of residency. Concurrent with registration is the Spring Career Fair recruitment to fill these positions: certified teachers, teachers’ assistants, substitute teachers, custodians, bus drivers (CDA), staff. Visit the school website…
Read MoreHazlehurst announces honor students
First Semester Principal and Superintendent Scholars were rewarded with a sign to place proudly in their front yard to show that they were honor students who made the grade. To become a Principal’s Scholar, a student must maintain all A’s and B’s. To become a Superintendent Scholar, a student must maintain all A’s. Scholars were…
Read MoreCopiah’s ‘Q’ Powell to play in MAIS all-star game Friday at Prep
Make it a deuce for one Copiah Academy student-athlete. Mi’Quell ‘Q’ Powell, a senior, has been selected to play in the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools AAAA/AAA basketball all-star game. The contest will be held Friday, march 10 at 2:30 p.m. at Jackson Preparatory School in Flowood. Powell averaged 15.4 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists…
Read MoreWesson tennis sweeps Enterprise, Loyd Star
The following games were recently played by the Wesson Cobra tennis teams: 7-0 varsity victory and 4-1 JV victory over Enterprise To keep up with the Wesson Cobra tennis team, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MorePart of Fine Arts Month
As part of Hazlehurst Fine Arts month, Sandra Matthews will demonstrate her painting techniques at Brummie’s on April 8 and 29. The morning sessions will start at 10 a.m. with coffee and desserts available. More than 15 artists are scheduled to exhibit during the month. A walking arts tour is planned to as one of…
Read MoreCelebrate anniversary
Good Hope M.B. Church Pastor’s Aide Ministry will host a 28th Year Pre-Anniversary Musical for Pastor R.D. and First Lady Paulette Wells on Saturday, March 11 at 6 p.m. We are located at 421 South Jackson Street, Crystal Springs. For more information call 601.892.4715.
Read MoreLena Dixon celebrates birthday
Mrs. Lena Mae Dixon will be celebrating her 89th birthday on Saturday, March 11th, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at the Copiah County Ministerial Alliance. Theme: “Going Down Memory Lane” – the 1920’s look. Attire black & white. Everyone is invited.
Read MoreQualifying deadline is Friday, March 3
Those wishing to run for municipal office have until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3 to qualify. The primary election will be on May 2. A runoff will be held May 16, if necessary. The general election is June 6. New officials will take office in July for four-year terms. All candidates must meet the…
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