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Maggie Lee Fair was born February 12, 1928. She has been a resident of Hazlehurst for all of her 89 years. She is a valued member of this community and is known by many for her quick wit, unwavering strength, love for God, and wisdom in everyday life.   To read more about Mrs. Fair,…

The Hines family gathered for Christmas at the home of Alma B. Hines and the late Albess B. Hines. This group began when Alma (an only child) married Albess (one of four children) many years ago. Children, spouses, and grands include: Sheryl, Tyrone, Sonya, Barry, Ron, Elaine (not pictured); grands, Ronald, Pedro, Courtni, Shevi, Barrett,…

Copiah County Medical Center administration (from left): Brian Stevens, Chief Operating Officer; Ben Lott, Chief Executive Officer; Kelli Barfield, Adminstrative Assistant; and, Alison Mathis, RN, Director of Nursing. Copiah County Medical Center’s ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, February 14, 2017.  Over 750 people attended and enjoyed tours of the brand new hospital.  Read more…

The much anticipated grand opening of the new county hospital is now only days away.  Copiah County Medical Center, located at 27190 Hwy. 28 at the I-55 intersection, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Valentine’s Day.  The event begins at 3:00 p.m. and will go on until 6:00. Read more about the new hospital…

Hazlehurst City School Board elected Rev. Kenneth Thrasher as President during the regular meeting February 2.  Thrasher is a graduate of Liberty University with a B.S. degree and additional work toward a Master’s degree.  Locally he is the founder of Safe Place Daycare and Learning Center and of the Church Exalted Ministries.  Currently he is…

The debate team of the Hazlehurst Middle School has no problem in explaining or demonstrating what Middle School debate is all about. The Hazlehurst Middle School has had a Debate Team since 2012. During that time, the team has traveled twice a year to New Orleans to participate in the Crescent City Debate at Tulane…

The Hazlehurst Indian basketball teams hosted Wesson in a key Region 7-3A match-up last week. The hosts swept the visitors.  The Lady Indians won by 33, and the Indians picked up a 10-point win. To read more about Copiah County basketball, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Hazlehurst was on the road again Friday, travelling to Fayette to take on the Jefferson County Tigers. The Lady Indians took control of the boards very early and won 59-31. To keep up with the Indians and Lady Indians, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Over 180 riders and 22 wagons that form the Wesson Wagon Train gathered on Saturday morning at the Randy Hutson place near Wesson, beginning the six-day journey to Jackson for the 52nd annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo at the Mississippi Coliseum and Fairgrounds.  The wagon train stopped for a rest break at Dixie…