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Eight teams to play in Tiger jamboree on Friday
Local football fans who have suffered withdrawal pains since last season’s end can enjoy a full night of action this Friday at the Crystal Springs Tigers’ “Spring Jamboree.” The games begin at 5:30 and showcase eight teams from central and Southwest Mississippi: CSHS, North Pike, Lanier, Pelahatchie, Jefferson County, Wingfield, Amite County, and Wesson. To…
Read MoreSTAR student, teacher named at Hazlehurst academic awards banquet
Hazlehurst City School District had its first annual Academic Awards Banquet on May 7. Students from Hazlehurst elementary, middle, and high schools were awarded trophies for their Proficient and Advanced performance on the 2013-2014 State Tests. In addition, some students received awards for making the Superintendent’s and Principal’s Lists for multiple nine weeks. The district…
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Williams receives nursing degree
Shaquita Danyeil Williams, daughter of Ethel and Arthur Williams, and a native of Hazlehurst, received her Associates degree in nursing from Alcorn State University May 9. She is a 2007 graduate of Hazlehurst High School and furthered her education at Millsaps College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Miss Williams plans…
Read MoreEight teams to play in Tiger jamboree on Friday
Local football fans who have suffered withdrawal pains since last season’s end can enjoy a full night of action this Friday at the Crystal Springs Tigers’ “Spring Jamboree.” The games begin at 5:30 and showcase eight teams from central and Southwest Mississippi: CSHS, North Pike, Lanier, Pelahatchie, Jefferson County, Wingfield, Amite County, and Wesson. To…
Read MoreHHS girls, boys track finish strong in state 3A meet
The Hazlehurst Indian track teams both placed in the MHSAA state track and field meeting May 8 in Pearl. The Lady Indians team, consisting of Danisha Davis, D’Asia Thigpen, Ronisha Murray and Marshelle James placed third on the 4×200 and fourth on the 4×100 meter relays. Their coach is Sheba Smith. Marshelle James received second…
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CAS pet adoption, rabies vaccination at Hazlehurst Tractor Supply May 16
Copiah Animal Shelter (CAS) is hosting a Dog Rabies Vaccination Clinic for the public, and a Pet Adoption Event, on Saturday, May 16, at Tractor Supply Company Hazlehurst, Store, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Licensed veterinarian, Dr. Rebecca Holifield, from All About Animals Veterinary Clinic in Crystal Springs, is donating the vaccines and her services to…
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