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Westrope accepted into dental scholarship program
JACKSON, Miss – Marissa Westrope, a senior at Mississippi College and Wesson native, was recently selected to participate in the undergraduate portion of the Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Program (MRDSP). She is the daughter of Elbert and Gina Westrope of Wesson. To read more about Marissa Westrope, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout…
Read MoreFire Academy for kids coming up in September
Copiah kids are invited to participate in the the First Annual Copiah County and City Fire Departments Fire Academy for Kids next month. The ‘school’ will be held Friday, September 23, 6 p.m.m to 9 p.m. and, Saturday, September 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Joe L. Johnson Saferoom located at 100 Epps…
Read MoreTourism growing in Hazlehurst
The community of Hazlehurst is enjoying a surge in tourism over the past several months. Visitors to the Mississippi Music Museum inside the Hazlehurst Depot have come from as far away as Malaysia and Africa. Furthermore, the book registry has over 700 names in just over 18 months. SIGNING GUITAR – Jessica and Vicki from…
Read MoreShooting investigation leads to arrest of Crystal Springs man
A Crystal Springs man is in the Copiah County Jail, charged with attempted murder after a shooting last Tuesday evening. Michael Dixon, age 39, was arrested at Copiah County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, August 4 after he was brought there by family members. Dixon is accused of shooting 34-year-old Timothy Lewis of Copiah County in…
Read MoreMaster Gardeners host water harvesting class
The Copiah County Master Gardeners will be hosting a ‘Free Water for Your Garden: Methods to Harvest Rainwater’ class at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9. The class will be held at the Copiah County Extension Service office on West Gallman Road off I-55 Exit 65. Door prizes are awarded after the program and light…
Read MoreLady Colonels open up with wins over Manchester, Brookhaven
The Copiah Lady Colonels got off to a 1-0 start in fastpitch after winning at Manchester Academy 17-6 last Friday. Copiah plated 2 in the first and lead 7-2 after a five-run third. The Lady Colonels exploded for 10 runs in the top of the fourth, highlighted by a 3-run home run by senior Madison…
Read MorePolice are the ‘good guys’
‘Chat with the Chief’, a monthly face-to-face with the city police chief and some of his officers, was held last Thursday at the Hazlehurst Police Department on East Whitworth Street. Several of town’s residents attended and participated in the discussion with law enforcement. To read more about Chat with the Chief, see the Copiah County…
Read MoreCEO updates Copiah supervisors on construction of new hospital
Only three written objections were filed with the Board of Supervisors on the Copiah County Tax Roll on the final day of hearings Monday, August 1. Ben Lott, CEO of Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital/Copiah Medical Center updated Supervisors on progress in getting the new hospital completed. Early December is the finish date but licensure, etc.…
Read MoreMcNeely Plastics opens in Copiah County
Plastic products manufacturer McNeely Plastics has invested $6.5 million and has created 25 new jobs at the company’s new operations in the Copiah County Industrial Park in Gallman. The plant conversion was attended by numerous state and local officials July 27. Those participating included Arthur Lee Evans, Executive Director, Copiah County Economic Development District; Governor…
Read MoreHWMH backs the badge
HWMH BACKS THE BADGE – Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital hosted a Back The Badge lunch for Copiah County’s law enforcement. The lunch was well attended and law enforcement expressed gratitude for the recognition and support. While each officer received a door prize, the feeling of appreciation for their service was the greatest gift given Wednesday…
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