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Lady Colonels open up with Manchester
“It won’t be easy, but none of them have been,” said Copiah Academy’s fastpitch coach Terry Bauer recently. Bauer was referring to defending a state title for the fifth time in his 17 seasons at the school. The Colonels finished with a 38-5 record in 2014, winning the MAIS AAA state title in early October. …
Read More‘Raise the Stakes’ gala scheduled for Aug. 22
Make plans to attend Copiah Animal Shelter’s 5th Annual Gala, our largest fundraiser, Saturday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is Raise the Stakes, a casino theme. Don’t worry, there will not be any real gambling for money at the event! There will, however, be fun casino games, prizes, a cash bar courtesy…
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Dixon highway dedication scheduled for July 24
Jackson, Miss.—The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is honored to announce that the “Don Linzy Dixon Gospel Memorial Highway” dedication ceremony has been scheduled for Friday, July 24 at 9:00 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 27 and Highway 28 in Copiah County. In attendance for the dedication ceremony will be Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall;…
Read MoreFake cash making rounds
By Anna W. Coates Police Chief Byron Swilley cautioned citizens to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills, usually twenties or hundred dollar bills. “Perpetrators can have all the equipment right at home they need to manufacture fake money,” he stated. “Usually each bill will have the same serial number. The bills are really hard…
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Dove season opens here September 4, says MDWFP
JACKSON – The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks approved dates for the 2015-2016 early hunting seasons for migratory game birds during its monthly meeting on June 10, 2015. These early seasons include resident Canada geese, early teal, snipe, woodcock, dove, and rails. This year, mourning dove season will open statewide on Friday, September 4…
Read MoreWAF 10 U winners
Dove season opens here September 4, says MDWFP
JACKSON – The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks approved dates for the 2015-2016 early hunting seasons for migratory game birds during its monthly meeting on June 10, 2015. These early seasons include resident Canada geese, early teal, snipe, woodcock, dove, and rails. This year, mourning dove season will open statewide on Friday, September 4…
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