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The Copiah County Board of Supervisors worked with the City of Hazlehurst to replace two aging bridges over the past several weeks. Under contract with S&S Dragline Service of Brookhaven, the Monticello Street bridge (above) and one on Massengill Street were replaced fairly quickly.  Pictured on the front row from left are Supervisor Daryl McMillian,…

Hazlehurst began the 3A playoffs last Friday at home against the Perry  Central Bulldogs. The Indians ran away with it 40-0 and advanced to face Forest at home this Friday. To read more about the Hazlehurst Indians, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Miquell Powell’s first quarter touchdown was all Copiah Academy Colonels needed last Friday night in a 13-6 win over Parklane Academy in the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools AAAA Div. 1 opening round playoff. To read more about the Colonels march to state, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Copiah County’s first responders were recognized recently by A Cup of Soup Ministry. Marietha G. Catching, founder of the ministry, said, “We would like to thank those who supported Copiah County First Responder Program. Our First Responders are those great people who are trained and qualified to assist us in time of need. We  are…

Join the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Lakeland Drive in Jackson for a memorable experience at the annual Harvest Festival. With two weeks and two ways to tour, you’re sure to have a great time! November 10-12 will be Industrial Demonstrations Week, and November 16-18 will be Living History Week.  Small Town, Miss., comes…

UPDATE: Incumbent Supreme Court District 1, Place 3 Justice Jim Kitchens from Crystal Springs has won re-election. He defeated challenger Kenny Griffis 185,169 (53.54%) to 160,661 (46.46%) on Tuesday night. Donald Trump (R) has also won the office of President of the United States, defeating Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.  Trump will be inaugurated on January…

ACT 20+ CLUB – Ariel Lang and Jaquez Watson are recent additions to the ACT 20+ Club at Hazlehurst High School.  Both are Seniors this year – Class of 2017.

The undefeated and top-ranked Hazlehurst Indians set out to preserve their second perfect regular season in a row against Port Gibson at home last Thursday night, and were successful in a 20-12 win.  Seniors were honored before the game which was the final regular season contest of the year. To read more about Hazlehurst’s #1…

Senior running back Landon Murphy rushed for 172 yards on 22 carries against Presbyterian Christian on Thursday night, but the Bobcats left Gallman  with a 42-7 win on Senior Night at Copiah Academy. To read more about the Colonels, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

WESSON- The Wesson Cobras were upset by the Wilkinson County Wildcats for their final game of the season Friday night. The Wildcats’ offense took advantage to run the score up to 80-47 to take the win. To read more about the Cobras, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.