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Volunteers needed for animal shelter work day
If you have a strong back and a heart for animals, and are over 16 years of age, lend it to Copiah Animal Shelter for our Work Day, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 am — until we get done. No children please! We could use your skills to help finish the construction of a fence,…
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Indians whip Tigers 38-0; host Forest Friday
Hazlehurst started the MHSAA 3Aplayoffs with a rare Thursday night game against the Crystal Springs Tigers. The Indian fans slowly filled Robert McDaniel Statuim as the game started. The defenses dominated almost the entire first half, as both offenses struggled to find rhythm after the short week of practice. The only score of the first…
Read MoreCopiah holds off Parklane 7-0; at MRA Friday
The Copiah Academy Colonels (7-4) scored a first quarter touchdown, then played solid defense the rest of the way en route to a 7-0 win over Parklane Academy in McComb on Friday night in the first round of the MAIS AAAA Div. I playoffs. “I am really proud of the way we played tonight. We…
Read MoreVoice of ‘American Heroes’ to speak at Veterans Day event
The annual Copiah County Veterans Day program will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Courthouse in the second floor courtroom. The public is invited to attend and a special invitation is presented to all veterans. The event is sponsored by the Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce. Jack Rutland, Senior Vice President…
Read MoreMcMillian elected new Dist. 1 supervisor; Phillips reclaims Dist. 5
A total of 7,457 voters from Copiah County cast ballots in Tuesday’s general election, which covered statewide offices and most positions in the county. Unofficial results were announced at the Copiah County Courthouse on Tuesday night by Chancery Clerk Edna Stevens and her staff. To see the results of the election, see the Copiah County…
Read MoreThree from area in football playoffs
The regular season in football came to a close last Friday night. And, when it was all said and done, teams from Copiah Academy, Crystal Springs and Hazlehurst were still standing–alive at least one more week. Copiah (6-4) was defeated by Presbyterian Christian 55-28 and will play at Parklane in McComb on Friday night at…
Read MoreIndians ground Blue Sharks; host Tigers for playoffs Friday
The undefeated Hazlehurst Indians (10-0) whipped the Port Gibson Blue Wave 38-6 last Friday in Port Gibson, preserving an undefeated regular season. To read more about the Indians, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreCobras lose final game of 2015 to Wilkinson County Wilcats
The Wesson Cobras traveled south to face the Wilkinson County Wildcats for their last game of the season Friday, Oct. 30, with a disappointing final score of 36-6. To read more about the Cobras, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreIndians ground Blue Sharks; host Tigers for playoffs Friday
The undefeated Hazlehurst Indians (10-0) whipped the Port Gibson Blue Wave 38-6 last Friday in Port Gibson, preserving an undefeated regular season. To read more about the Indians, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
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