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County natives honored as part of the Top 50 Women in Business
The Mississippi Business Journal recently honored Kelly Shannon Graeber and Laura Pickard Johns as two of the Top 50 Leading Business Women in the state. This program, launched in 1997, recognizes the most powerful, influential women business leaders who are making a significant impact on the economy of Mississippi. Selections are made based on professional…
Read MoreFifty-Plus club announces schedule for the year
The Fifty-Plus Club has three informative, entertaining, and worthwhile programs planned for Oct. 13, Nov. 17, and Dec. 1. Rev. Robbie Britt, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, will present the program on Thursday, Oct. 13. He will share his love of music and his mission for the Lord. On Nov. 17, Nancy Stringer Sullivan,…
Read MoreTalent Springs in Crystal Springs program Saturday, October 15
Crystal Springs is full of talented individuals. The MacDowell Music Club is focusing on musical talent with a program featuring local musicians. Saturday, Oct. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m., come enjoy people you know singing, playing the piano, flute, guitar, drums, trombone, etc. Folks like Chuck Thornton, Suzanne Starkey, Nick Bassett, Drew Different, Lynda Brister, Zandry Bullock…
Read MoreCobras win Homecoming 21-12; host Hazlehurst Indians Friday
The Wesson Cobras got a win for Homecoming Friday night against the Mount Olive Pirates with a final score of 21-12. To read more about the Cobra Homecoming celebration, see the Copiah County Courier on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreLady Colonels claim third in AAAA Div. 1 tournament
Going into the 2016 fastpitch softball season, the Copiah Academy Head Fastpitch Coach Terry Bauer said that, though his team is young, anything can happen– anyone can beat anyone else. “All we need is a little momentum when the state tournament comes around,” he said. To read more about the Lady Colonels, see the Copiah…
Read MoreColonels rolls Ben’s Ford 52-0; play at Silliman Friday
Homecoming at Copiah Academy was celebrated in dominating fashion last Friday night. The Colonels poured the heat on the Ben’s Ford Eagles early and often, reaching a 37-0 lead after the first quarter on their way to a 52-0 win in front of around 1,500 spectators. To read more about the Colonels’ outstanding year, see…
Read MoreTigers’ homecoming slips away 13-7
CSHS passed up a golden opportunity Friday night to chalk up their first win of the season but ended up dropping a 13-7 decision in a game that was just as close as the one-score margin indicates. To read more about the CS Tigers, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreWesson flea market coming soon!
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. This show and sale will be held on the Main Street of Wesson and is sponsored by the Town of Wesson Fire Department. To find out more about the flea market…
Read MoreNarcotics Anonymous holds meetings in CS
Narcotics Anonymous will begin holding meetings Monday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. at the Lee Avenue Community Center, 212 Lee Ave. in Crystal Springs. Terry Reed, Curtis Oliver and Tommie Hartley are the men credited with keeping the NA group going in the county. For more information contact6 Lorenzo D. 601-624-3408 or Terry R. 601-552-9869.…
Read MoreHenley called to missions
Cody Matthew Henley has been called to serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He will report to the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo, Utah, on October 19. He has been assigned to serve in the Salt Lake City South mission. Cody is the son of Beth…
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