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Wesson mixed bag in basketball
The Wesson Lady Cobras gained a win against the Salem Lady Bobcats last Tuesday night with a final score of 50-40. To read more about the Wesson basketball teams, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreHazlehurst swept in Lawrence Co. tourney
The Hazlehurst High School basketball teams played in the Lawrence County Tournament last week. Check out the tournament in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreVardaman doing double duty
Hazlehurst Indian Shauntavis Vardaman (23) hits the jumper over two Prentiss players. Shaun will play in the Alabama-Mississippi High School All Star Football Game Dec. 10 in Montgomery, AL. Photo by Crockett Action Shots.
Read MoreArea org’s join forces to help TN fire victims
55 South Band and J.B.Enterprises are helping to raise much needed items for the victims of the fires in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. Items needed include: diapers/wipes, food and water, clothing, and children’s toys for Christmas. Monetary gifts will also be gladly accepted. J.B. Enterprises is located at 16172 Highway 51 (North of Hazlehurst). Other…
Read MoreWesson Christmas lighting contest to be held Dec. 17
Wesson Christmas Lighting Contest sponsored by the Wesson News and judged by the Wesson Garden Club will be held on Saturday, December 17, beginning at 6:00 PM. There will be 4 categories for residences inside the city limits and outside the city (within the Wesson School District). Categories include Best Window, Best Door, Best Outside…
Read MoreRead all over!
LCPL Jonah Henderson of Wesson on a field training exercise with the United States Marine Corps at Mount Fuji, Japan, has his copy of the Copiah County Courier!
Read MoreCircuit Clerk Stevens to serve as parade Grand Marshall
Edna E. Stevens, Circuit Clerk of Copiah County, has been chosen to lead the Hazlehurst Christmas Parade which will be held Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. To read more about Mrs. Stevens and the Christmas parade, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MorePresbyterian Church welcomes new pastor
The congregation of First Presbyterian Church, Hazlehurst, is pleased to welcome Benjamin D. Ratliff as pastor and preacher. Ben is married to the former Caitlin M. Wolfe. Caitlin is from Jackson, and graduated from Mississippi State University. Ben is from Jackson as well, and is a graduate of Belhaven College and Reformed Theological Seminary, both…
Read More20+ has new member …
Jaquez Watson inducted into 20+ Club – Jaquez Watson was recognized as a member of the Hazlehurst High School 20+ Club after receiving a score of 20 or above on the ACT® test. The ACT® is the leading US college admissions test, measuring what you learn in high school to determine your academic readiness for…
Read MoreRhymes receives scholarship
The Hinds Community College Foundation recognized its 2016-2017 scholarship recipients, donors and honorees at a reception on Nov. 13 at the J.D. Boyd Gymnasium on the Utica Campus. Among those recognized was recipient La’Keena Rhymes, left, of Hazlehurst, who received the Freddie Jean Cannon Jackson Scholarship. With her is Kenisha Shelton, right, dean of Career-Tech…
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