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Fifty Plus club motivated by end of year speakers
The Fifty-Plus Club completed 2016 with three excellent programs presented by Dr. Ronnie Nettles, President of Copiah-Lincoln Community College; Rev. Robby Britt, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church near Mendenhall; and Nancy Stringer Sullivan, retired elementary school principal, now flight attendant for American Airlines. To read about these interesting people, see the Copiah County Courier,…
Read MoreCelebrating 90!
Ms. Genevieve Harris Berry of Hazlehurst celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends at Hazlehurst United Methodist Church inside the Gathering Room on Saturday, December 31. To read more about her life, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreChristmas Parade held in Georgetown
The Georgetown Christmas Parade was held Dec. 10. Crystal Springs Tomato Queen Tori Titus was Grand Marshall. Winners in the float competition were Mayor’s Choice–First Baptist Church in Georgetown; first place–Mississippi Department of Transportation Santa and second place–Pineridge Train and First Pentecostal Church in Georgetown. Every child received a treat bag. Bicycles, toys and gift…
Read MoreGirl Scouts visit Pine Crest for Christmas
Girl Scouts Troop 5012 went to Pine Crest Guest Home over their Christmas break and gave the residents hand crafted Christmas cards. In front is Kylia Edmond; left to right second row are Kandra Larry, Gabbriel Robinson, Kylee Kemp, Diamond Holloway. Madison Wiley, Lamyiah Ford, Karla Smith, and Kyla Smith. Attending but not pictured, Antonea…
Read MoreSardis M.B. Church welcomes new pastor
Sadis Missionary Baptist Church installed their new pastor, Reverend Noah Thomas, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. Prior to coming to Mississippi, Pastor Thomas attended Christian Bible College in Kenner, LA and pastored several churches in Louisiana. Rev. Thomas is a gifted musician, teacher and preacher. Before being selected s the pastor of Sardis Missionary Baptist, he…
Read MoreNew Master Gardener class begins in January
The Copiah Co. Master Gardeners will host a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at the MSU Extension Office in Gallman near the fairgrounds. Homer Richardson with the Brookhaven Camellia Club will discuss the basics of growing camellias. The meeting is free and open to everyone.
Read MoreMunicipal election qualifying begins; primary is May 2
In 2017 voters in all towns and cities in Copiah County will elect new administrations. Qualifying for potential candidates began Tuesday and runs through March 3 at 5:00 p.m. To read more about the elections and qualifying, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreElection Commissioners take oath
Copiah County’s five election commissioners take the oath of office under the authority of Hon. Lamar Pickard, Circuit Court Judge of the 22nd Judicial District of Mississippi. The brief ceremony took place in the courtroom of the Copiah County Courthouse on Wednesday, December 28. From left are Beverly Hood (Dist. 5), Frances Taylor (Dist. 2),…
Read MoreGirls win, boys lose in Cobras v Hornets
Wesson Cobras vs. Loyd Star Hornets GIRLS LOYD STAR 46 WESSON 22 Wesson hosted the Loyd Star Lady Hornets last Tuesday night, Dec. 13, but were unable to get a win with a final score of 46-22. Wesson coach Candice McDuffey commented, “Defensively, we played well but on offense, we couldn’t get anything going and…
Read More‘Friends’ provide computers
The Hazlehurst Friends of the Library recently provided computer towers to the library, as some of the computers were getting old and slowing down. Pictured are Sandra Coleman, Library Director Matt Gully, and Carolyn Diamond. Not only does the Hazlehurst Library have computers to use, they also have e-books to download, and, most important of…
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