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Wesson All-Stars
Members of the Wesson All-stars 8-year-old girls softball team are (front row, from left) Abigail Holifield, Paisley Skinner, Addie Kilpatrick, Elliot Oberschmidt, Mak Johnson, Abby Brooks; (back row) Brookley Odom, Ella Lambert, Reagan Johnson, Alexa Teasley, Madeline Gann, and Laken Hogan.
Read MoreCounty approved for disaster assistance
FEMA announced Aug. 12 that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from June 14-19, 2023. President Joe Biden’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Jackson and Jasper counties. Assistance can include…
Read MoreWesson volleyball gets off to a good start
Wesson Lady Cobras volleyball began its third season as part of the athletic programs at Wesson. The Lady Cobras are coached by Michelle Nunnery and are led by seniors Jahnasia Harris, Me’leyjah Lyons, Mallory Sanders, and Julianna Wilson. The Lady Cobras saw junior high, junior varsity, and varsity action last week with two home games.…
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for Kenya’s Forever Creations
The Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for Kenya’s Forever Creations, 113 Bobo Drive, Crystal Springs. Family members on hand for the event included Kenya Cummings, Robert Cummings, Janiyah Cummings, R’Kedra Cummings, Ken’rachelle Funchess, Jeremiah Cummings, and Kaliyah Allen. The family was joined by friends and Tomato Queen Lindsay Willett.
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for The Frosty Flamingo
Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Frosty Flamingo Italian Ice cart. Pictured are (from left) Dusty McPhearson, Lisa Purser, Leah Breland, Terry Breland, Jacqui Patten, Lataesha Magee, Janice Pee, and Ken Givens.
Read MoreCopiah under a burn ban
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors recently approved a county-wide burn ban that will be in force until Sept. 15. Extreme heat and virtually zero rainfall over the last several weeks has caused extremely dry conditions that make outdoor fires very dangerous. According to Copiah County Emergency Management Director Scott Barnes, the only exemptions to…
Read MoreFall courses set for Master Gardener program
By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service Dates have been set for the fall 2023 slate of Master Gardener courses. Registration for the asynchronous online trainings will be open from Aug. 14 to Sept. 11. The trainings will be available from Oct. 3 to Dec. 4. Once registration opens, it can be accessed at http://msuext.ms/mg. The…
Read MoreInnovative Career Coach program sees growth in second year
More career coaches will be engaging with Mississippi high school students this fall to help them discover successful paths into the workforce. The State of Mississippi has revved up its efforts to connect students with industry leaders with over 50 new coaches throughout the state, increasing the total for the 2023-2024 academic year to 185…
Read MoreMDOT hosts Safety Message Contest
Have you ever thought that you could create a better message for the signs you see above the roadways? Now is your chance to prove it. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is holding its annual Safety Message Contest. Submit your clever or punny message for the chance to win and see it posted on Mississippi…
Read MoreMayor’s Youth Council accepting applications
The Crystal Springs Mayor’s Youth Council is currently accepting applications for 2023-2024 for eighth through 11th graders who live in the Crystal Springs area. Those interested in joining may pick up an application between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at City Hall or the Visitor’s Center in Chautauqua Park. Application may also…
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