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TRYING FOR IT – Hazlehurst Lady Indian D’Asia Thigpen (24) tries a layup over a Warren Central player in recent action. WC won both games. Photo by Crockett Action Shots

UP FOR 2 – Hazlehurst Indian Zmaya Walton (11) puts up a 2-pointer in a struggle to catch up with Warren Central. Photo by Crockett Action Shots

Billy Miller, an employee of the City of Hazlehurst Street Department, installs Christmas lights on the reindeer and Santa’s sleigh display on the island in downtown on Monday. Miller hangs garland on a light post on Gallatin Street with the help of fellow worker Melvin Williams and a passer-by, on a recent sunny day.  Six…

St. James MB Church Annual Christmas Musical, December 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.  107 Banks Street, Hazlehurst, MS.  Come out and enjoy great music and fellowship to jumpstart your Christmas Holiday.  For additional information, contact Jerome Brown, Choir President at 601-894-9938.  Rev. Elvis E. Colenberg, Pastor

The Wesson Lady Cobras took their first win of the season against the West Marion Lady Trojans with a final score of 50-29. To read more of the Cobras and Lady Cobras bball, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Top-ranked Hazlehurst traveled to Raleigh last Friday night., to take on the Lions in the MHSAA 3A playoffs quarterfinals.  In the end, The Lions claimed a 42-22 victory and moved on to face Kemper County in the semi-finals. To read more about this final game for the Hazlehurst Indians, see the Copiah County Courier, on…

The Heroines of John L. Webb Grand High Court 11th District Heroines of Jericho hosted their fifth Annual Debutante Ball.  The event was held in Crystal Springs at New Zion United Methodist Church Family Life Center. To read more about this event, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Greater Damascus COCHUSA held its Annual Fall Community Tailgate on Saturday, Nov. 5, featuring Trell “Donk” Webb … Bout that Life. A variety of activities occurred throughout the day that involved children and adults. There was plenty of food and fun for all. To read more about this fall event, see the Copiah County Courier,…

Cherokee Rose Chapter, NSDAR, held their annual party honoring veterans at Pine Crest Guest Home, Tuesday, November 15.  Brenda Lewis, Service for Veterans Chairperson, introduced the veterans and shared information about their service.  She presented them with gift bags from the chapter.  The Junior ROTC from Hazlehurst High School presented the colors, and Pinecrest provided…

Cherokee Rose Chapter, NSDAR, and Brookhaven Chapter Woodman of the World presented a new flag to Pine Crest Guest Home, following the DAR annual party for veterans.  From left, Ellis Stuart, Pinecrest Administrator; DAR members Genevieve Harris, Brenda Lewis, Judith Brewer, Billie Jane Davis, Alice Moreland, Celeste Rhymes, Mary Ann Yates, and Carol Rigby.