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Get ready, get set, READ! – ‘Every Hero Has A Story’ summer reading program
Hazlehurst Library presents “Every Hero Has a Story” during their summer library program. The programs will begin every Tuesday in July from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The month will be busy with activities and visitors of all kinds including: Tuesday, July 7: Dianne Butler, Weaver of Story Magic Tuesday, July 14: Keep Copiah County…
Read MoreHall retires from Stark’s
Rumors have been swirling around Hazlehurst and Copiah County the past several days about a long-time business changing hands. Newspaper staff members at the Courier have heard various stories from ‘sources’ around town about Stark’s Restaurant possibly coming under new ownership. On Monday, John Hall, who has owned and operated Stark’s Family Restaurant on Hwy.…
Read More100-mile, $11 million paving project to begin June 29
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors issued a notice to proceed on the $11 million road overlay bond project to contractor Superior Asphalt during the June 10 meeting. Over 100 miles of county roads will be paved during this project, which is funded by $11 million in general obligation road and bridge bonds. The contractor…
Read MoreConked culprits in county custody
Investigators with the Copiah County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a wealth of stolen property after a citizen called in a tip on Friday. Investigator Jeremy Thornton said Friday that Charles Nelson, 33, and Lindsey Hunt, 31, both of Rankin County, were taken into custody on Friday morning charged with burglary of property on Milsaps Road. The…
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Johnson accepted into MSA in Brookhaven
Dawson Johnson of Hazlehurst, has been accepted into the Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA). MSA, located in Brookhaven, offers students art related areas of study including visual arts, literary arts, drama, and voice. Dawson will began as a junior this fall and has chosen literary arts as her discipline. During the admission process, Dawson…
Read MoreYouth football, cheerleader camp June 26, Hazlehurst HS
HAZLEHURST—Rep. Greg Holloway will host the Fourth Annual Lawrence Pillers-Roy Lee Hilton Youth Football and Cheerleader Camp on Friday, June 26, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Hazlehurst High School in Hazlehurst. The free camp is designed for children ages 6-18 who live in Copiah County. Participation is limited to 200. Applications may be…
Read MoreWesson All Stars announced
To see the Wesson All Star teams, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreYouth football, cheerleader camp June 26, Hazlehurst HS
HAZLEHURST—Rep. Greg Holloway will host the Fourth Annual Lawrence Pillers-Roy Lee Hilton Youth Football and Cheerleader Camp on Friday, June 26, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Hazlehurst High School in Hazlehurst. The free camp is designed for children ages 6-18 who live in Copiah County. Participation is limited to 200. Applications may be…
Read MoreWesson All Stars announced
To see the Wesson All Star teams, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
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