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December yard of the month
As we drove around looking at the beautiful yards in Hazlehurst for the December Yard of the Month, we looked for just the right one that represented the simplicity that Christmas is about. We found this yard at 216 Green Street at the home of Ms. Peri Akin. The Joy of Christmas is well displayed…
Read MoreLight of the World Church celebrates Dr. M. L. King, Jr.
Light of the World Church, 430 Morgan Dr., Terry, will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sunday, Jan. 15 with special services. Dr. Richard Lind of Morning Star M.B. Church will bring the 11:30 a.m. message; and Pastor J.C. Weathersby of Rocking Springs and Pisgah M.B. Churches will bring the 1:30 message. The pastor is…
Read MoreCobras squeak by West Lincoln Bears 52-51; Lady Bears ease by Lady Cobras 52-44
The West Lincoln Lady Bears defeated the Lady Cobras in Wesson Friday night, Dec. 16, with a final score of 52-44. To follow the Cobras, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreAll-Conference teams announced
The all-conference and all-state teams were announced last week by the state’s two activities associations. Several high school athletes and coaches from around Copiah County earned post-season awards in football and softball. To see the complete list, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreBig schools sweep Hazlehurst in recent roundball action
By Valarie Robinson LADY INDIANS Pearl 62 Hazlehurst 57 The Lady Pirates of Pearl stretched a one point halftime lead into a 62-57 win over the Hazlehurst Lady Indians in action last week. To see the rest of the Indians’ basketball, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreCo-Lin lists December grads
WESSON- 120 students from Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson Campus recently received degrees or certificates during the college’s Fall 2016 commencement exercises held in Mullen Gymnasium. Graduates include Damion Brent, Gerry Brown, Tonanzin Castro, Brandie Griffin, Rachael McSwain, Hayley Wolfe, all of Crystal Springs; Wanda D. Briggs of Gallman; April Denise Duckworth of Georgetown; Sharoneshia Beacham,…
Read MoreCo-Lin announces registration sessions
WESSON – All three Copiah-Lincoln Community College campuses will hold Registration sessions for new and returning students attending in the spring. These one-day sessions are planned to help all entering students get an early start on the Spring 2017 semester. Registration on the Wesson Campus is scheduled for Thursday, January 5. Registration will be held…
Read MoreEarly deadline for New Year’s paper
The staff of the Copiah County Courier will have off Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26, for Christmas. Therefore, the deadline for all news, photos and advertisements has been moved up to noon on Thursday, December 22. Please contact us at 601-894-3141 for questions. The staff wishes all a Merry Christmas.
Read MoreState hospital enjoys Gallman Baptist Church
Volunteers from Gallman Baptist Church of Gallman, MS, shared their time and talent on Dec. 10 to bring food, fun and joy to patients and residents at Mississippi State Hospital. Gallman Baptist Church is one of more than 100 groups who will provide parties and activities to over 800 patients and residents at the hospital…
Read MoreHUMC Day Care celebrates Christmas
The Hazlehurst United Methodist Church Day Care presented a live nativity scene Thursday, Dec. 15, for parents and friends.
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