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Hazlehurst High School will present their homecoming court at Friday night’s game against Wilkinson County. Left to right, front row are:  Chelsea Benjamin, Dejsha Watson, JaQuala Staten, Crystalin Tanner; second row, Jermeya Foster, Jaylen Warner, Talasha Moore, Asjia Adams, Jamiah McKenzie; third row, Yakemia Fair, Shadesja Gray, Shamiya James, Ke’Miya Wilson, Raven Jones; top row,…

The Hazlehurst Indians took care of business against Franklin County last Friday night, and kept their undefeated season intact in the 44-7 win. The Indians darted to a 32-7 lead at halftime, powered by big plays and stout defense. Homecoming parade today at 5 downtown. Don’t miss it! To see the rest of the story…

Hunter Renfroe and his wife, Courtney, (right) both alumni of Copiah Academy and residents of Crystal Springs, visited the school last Friday and made an appearance at the high school pep rally for Pink Out.  Renfroe just returned from his day job as a major league baseball player with the San Diego Padres, where he…

The Copiah Academy Colonels lugged through a 55-21 win over the Sylva Bay Saints last Friday night in Bay Springs, Miss., improving to 7-1 overall and remaining at 1-1 in MAIS AAAA Div. 1 Southwest. To read more about the Colonels, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

The Wesson Cobras were defeated by the Port Gibson Blue Wave Friday night with a final score of 34-13. To read more about the Wesson Cobras, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

The Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce has announced the plans for this year’s Christmas parade. The event will take place Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m., forming at the Hazlehurst High School at 2:30. The theme for this year’s parade is “Christmas in Candyland.” There will be Christmas carols under the pavilion after the parade and…

Booker Macillian Walker, 67, former Hazlehurst High School band director, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016. To read the rest of Mr Walker’s obituary, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

Gardening enthusiasts and horticulture professionals can learn about the latest plants and gardening techniques during the Fall Flower & Garden Fest Oct. 14 and 15 in Crystal Springs. To read more about the Fall Flower & Garden Fest, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

The 45th Annual Flea Market Outdoor Arts and Crafts Show and Sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The show and sale will be held in the downtown area of Wesson and is sponsored by the Town of Wesson Fire Department. To see more of the scheduling of the…