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First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst is hosting “A Time for Prayer/United in Prayer for Our Community” on Wednesday, August 10.  The event begins at 6:00 p.m., and law enforcement officers and first responders are invited. “Far too often now we watch as hatred and animosity are unleashed on our brothers an sisters, friends and neighbors…

HAZLEHURST SUMMER READING WINNERS – The Hazlehurst Library ended their summer reading program by recognizing the reading winners. Pictured are, left to right, front row, Levi Cline, Overall Winner, award presented by Sen. Albert Butler; Landon Cline, first place, presented by Hazlehurst Friends of the Library; Lamiya Ford, second place, presented by Westhaven Funeral Home;…

RECOGNIZED – Rev. Sandra Walker-Coleman, right, was presented a certificate of appreciation from Sen. Albert Butler, on behalf of the Mississippi Senate, for her leadership as President of the Hazlehurst Friends of the Library. In part, the certificate said, “The Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves as president of the Senate and Senator Albert Butler, on behalf…

By Joe Coates The Copiah Lady Colonels are 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 after a five-run third. The Lady Colonels exploded for 10 runs in the top of the fourth, highlighted by a 3-run home…

Thursday, August 4: Crystal Springs Wesson Monday, August 8: Hazlehurst Thursday, August 11: Copiah Academy

ON FIRE FOR CHRIST – Hazlehurst United Methodist Church held VBS last week, hosting around 40 children each night. Themed “Surf Shack”, the program fostered a love for Christ through nightly activities – song and dance, stories, games, crafts and reflection-based on parables that Jesus taught his disciples. On Thursday, everyone wore red, showing that…

Fall sports are back! The Copiah Academy Lady Colonels will be hitting the field this Friday to start the 2016 fastpitch softball campaign.  Copiah plays at Manchester, with a junior varsity contest at 4:00 p.m., followed by the varsity. To read more about the Lady Colonels and see a schedule for the year, see the…

A back to school 5k run/walk will be held to kick off back to school. The event will be held Aug. 6,  starting in the Copiah county courthouse parking lot at 5:30 a.m. for  open registration. The walk/run starts at 6:30 with a kids’ one mile fun run beginning at 8. Entry fee: school supplies…

Local children got involved in supporting first responders recently. To see more of these, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County