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The 2017 Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board has met for the first time and has begun planning events for the year.  On the front row from left are Edna Moody, Edna Stevens, Elaine Berry, and Valarie Robinson (president).  From left on the back row are Michael Hutchinson, Peri Akin (ex-officio), Anna Rogers and…

The Copiah County Economic Development District held its quarterly meeting at Rolling Hills Country Club Jan. 16. Work underway in the district includes receipt of a NADO Award to be given the district on January 26 for its initiative in attracting McNeely Plastics to the Copiah County Industrial Park at Gallman. The district received notice…

The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District based in Jackson has received the 2016 NADO Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations for the McNeely Plastics expansion in the Copiah County Industrial Park at Gallman. To read more, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

In a rare non-district game Hazlehurst boys and girls played Jim Hill at home last week. To follow the Hazlehurst teams, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

The Wesson Lady Cobras hosted the Jefferson County Lady Tigers Friday, Jan. 27, who took the win with a final score of 56-43. To read more about the Cobras and Lady Cobras, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Hazlehurst Garden Club Geranium Sale is underway! These beautiful flowers are always such a delight in early Spring, and this sale provides funds for beautification projects, as well as a college scholarship. You may order from Alice Moreland 601-894-2330, Renate Huntington 601-894-2667, or any member of the Garden Club.  The club is selling red, white,…

The Hazlehurst Community Sports League cheerleaders visited Pine Crest Guest Home during the Christmas holidays to give residents candy cups, gloves, lotion, socks and fruit. Pictured are, first row, left to right, Kanijah Jenkins, Chloe Stillwell, and Tyra Jones; second row, Victoria Mims of Jackson, Eryiel Felton, Amiya Tyler, JaKayden Short, Makayla Pendleton, Lamiyah Ford,…

One hundred and three outstanding sophomores on Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson Campus were selected to Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges for 2016-2017. Selection is based upon leadership, scholarship, character, and the potential for success upon graduation. Students selected to Who’s Who include from Copiah County are front row from left, Latoria Benson…

The Copiah-Lincoln Community College cheerleaders have scheduled dates for tryouts for the 2017-2018 academic year. The tryouts are open to anyone attending Copiah-Lincoln in the fall. Optional open gym sessions will take place in Callender Hall on Co-Lin’s Wesson campus on January 31, February 7, February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14, and March…