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Week 1 Rushing leaders: Murphy, Copiah – 231 Gray, Hazlehurst – 150 James, Wesson – 61 Allen, Crystal Springs – 35 Week 1 Passing leaders: Burns, Wesson 10/17, 107, 1 TD, 1 INT Hayles, Copiah 1/1, 28, 1 TD Williams, Crystal Springs 6/13, 88 Week 1 Scoring leaders: Murphy, Copiah 3 TD Gray, Hazlehurst 2…

The 2016-2017 School year starts with representation of three of Hazlehurst Nurses holding offices in the West Mississippi School Nurse Association.   To read more about these outstanding nurses, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County!

MILESTONE – Student members of the newly formed 20+ Club at Hazlehurst High School, honoring those making 20 or above on ACT are, from left: Kelton Kemp, Marquis Rockingham, Talisha Moore, DeQuon Tillman, Jalen Warner,Matthew Singleton, DeArius Rhymes,  Alexandra Harper,  Isaiah Mills, Kylah Smith.  Pictured with the students are, Dr. Jeff Mumford, High School Principal…

A rain-soaked week, combined with a break in the schedule, saw the Copiah Lady Colonel softball team staying at home over the past few days.  The Lady Colonels defeated Jackson Victors last Monday and did not play again until this past Monday.  The junior varsity team was scheduled to play in the Amite School Center…

JOINS CHAMBER – Kids First Pediatric Clinic recently held their ribbon cutting, joining the Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are, left to right, Margie Jackson, JaBrodrick Austin, DeWanda Jackson, Muyuka Rhodes, Brenda Patterson (Chamber), Lloyd Moreland (Chamber), Trineisha Bridgewater, Koris Jackson, Thelma Holmes, Mary Taylor, Brigit Taylor, Tiffany Jackson, NP (Owner), Booker Tarvin, Anderson,…

CSPIRE OPENS IN HAZLEHURST – The owners of CSpire in Hazlehurst held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony with the Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday.  The business is located at 529 Lake Street across from Walmart.  From left are: Corey Jones, CSpire Indirect Manager; Lu Easterling, CSpire Indirect Manager; Valarie Banks, President of…

CenterPoint Energy employee and Hazlehurst resident, Jennifer Alexander, was recently recognized as a CenterPoint Energy Outstanding Volunteer for exceptional service to her local community in 2015. She, along with nine other outstanding volunteers, will be awarded a $500 Grant Incentive for Volunteers (GIVE) grant for donation to the nonprofit organization of her choice.

CELEBRATE 50TH – You are cordially invited to attend the 50th wedding anniversary celebration of Jimmy and Butch Hallman on Sunday, August 21, 2016, from 2:00 until 4:00 in the afternoon at the Joe L. Johnson Safe Room, 100 Epps Lane, Gallman. They were married on August 19, 1966, in Hazlehurst. They have two children,…

As football season inches closer, fans of area high school teams will get a chance to see their teams in action this Friday night.  All four schools will be participating in jamborees, with one being in the county. Check out the jamboree schedule in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

GOOD FORM– The Copiah Academy Colonel football team goes through blocking drills during a recent practice.  CA hosts the jamboree on Friday.  (Crockett Action Shots)