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David James Montgomery and his wife, Kathy, pictured here with their children, Ali, Henry, Ruthie, and Rosalie, will be leading the music at Sylvarena Baptist Church 118th Anniversary Homecoming Sunday, Sept. 11 during the 10:30 a.m. worship hour. Mrs. Montgomery is the former Kathy Sullivan, daughter of Nancy and Dale Sullivan of Wesson. Guest speaker…

OLD WESSON SCHOOL REUNION – The Old Wesson School reunion was held Saturday, Aug. 13. Those attending were, first row, left to right: Sonya White Cowen, Jane Sanders Waugh, Ann Beall Kimbrough, George Mercier, Dottie Mercier, Mary Ann Smith Jasper, Miriam Middleton Moyer, Carolyn Graham, Julia Morrisey Arnold; second row, Bobbie Barlow Kimble, Toni Price…

Here are this week’s top performers based on available stats from the schools: Top rusher: Landon Murphy(Copiah Academy) – 25 attempts, 243 yards, 5 TDs vs. Hillcrest Top passer: Peyton Burns (Wesson Attendance Center) – 11-of-32, 132 yards, 2 TDs vs. Sumrall Top receiver: Will Hulon (Wesson Attendance Center) – 6 catches, 109 yards, 2 TDs vs. Sumrall…

Young children in the Hazlehurst City School District received a big surprise last week that will help make their school year even better. Some were excited, some were a little apprehensive and some weren’t sure what to think when several area adult volunteers sat down with them, washed their feet in clean water and fitted…

The first football game of 2016 between the Copiah Academy Colonels and the Glenbrook Apaches in Minden, LA kicked off at 7:00 as scheduled. However, a thunderstorm moved into the area just as the Apaches were punting away after a quick three-and-out, forcing the teams into the locker rooms for a lightning delay of over…

The Clarion Ledger had Hazlehurst High School ranked No. 3 in the state’s 3A football classification as the Indians opened their season at the Canton Tigers last Friday night. Friday’s weather was soggy, but that did not stop the Indian fans from making the drive to Canton. The Tigers weren’t able to stop the Indians…

The Wesson Cobras traveled north to face the McLaurin Tigers this past Thursday night for a non-conference season opener. After an hour long rain delay, the game started in the drizzling rain but the Cobras came out on top with a win and final score of 14-12. “We are happy to get the win even…

HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS – Hazlehurst High School honored Hazlehurst first responders Friday with pizza and drinks at the high school cafeteria. JaQuala Staten and Charles Holloway organized the event. Holloway said, “We just felt we needed to do something to honor our first responders. They are always there when we need them.”

The Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 8th annual Rockin’ Railroad Festival in the Byron Hidalgo Memorial Park and Pavilion on Saturday, September 3.  The event is free to the public and completely underwritten by sponsorships. For more about the festival, including events and activities, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout…

It’s official! The Fall Flower and Garden Fest in Crystal Springs has been named a Southern Travel Treasure by AAA’s magazine, “AAA Southern Traveler.” To see more about the Fall Fest, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County!