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Local artwork on display at Wesson library
Wesson Friends of the Library is hosting Artists’ Corner Art Exhibit through June 30 at Wesson Public Library. On display is a collection of paintings by seven local contemporary artists whose style and education vary. The media used are watercolor, oil, acrylic, and gouache. In addition, one of the pieces is a type of collage.…
Read MoreHighway 51 to close June 19 for bridge replacement
A section of Highway 51 from Gallman to Hazlehurst will close to traffic June 19 to replace the bridge over a small creek south of the Copiah County Industrial Park is completed. Motorists have several ways around the construction site, including Interstate 55 and county roads that run from Gallman to Hazlehurst. Signs went up…
Read MoreMississippi recognized as one of top five states for high-quality pre-K
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) recognized Mississippi in its latest report on pre-K quality as one of only five states whose state-funded pre-K program meets all 10 quality standards for early childhood education. The latest ranking is published in the NIEER report, The State of Preschool 2022. The annual survey provides an…
Read MoreEarly planting has state’s corn crop looking strong
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service Mississippi corn producers got off to an early start and have enjoyed mild spring weather in 2023, advantages that gave this year’s crop a good start. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated that as of May 21, 98% of Mississippi’s corn was planted. To date, 69% is in good…
Read MoreHazlehurst summer food program announced
Every year, the United States Department of Agriculture collaborates with local organizations such as Hazlehurst City School District to provide free meals to children during the summer months. The district’s summer food service program began May 30 and will end July 20. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday at Hazlehurst Elementary and Middle schools.…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
May 30-June 1 Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, located at 1002 Rocky Falls Road, Hazlehurst, will hold Youth Revival at 7 p.m. nightly, May 30-June 1. Evangelists for the week are: Tuesday, Rev. Robert Jones from St. John of McComb; Wednesday, Rev. Sam Harris from Green Hill; and Thursday, Rev. Micheal Womack. June 3 Mississippi Tobacco…
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for Guy’s Pharmacy
Hazlehurst Yard of the Month
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May 25 There will be a Blue Star Memorial Wreath-Laying Ceremony at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 25, at the corner of Highway 51 and Church Street in Wesson. This event is sponsored by Wesson Garden Club and American Legion Post No. 79. Please join in remembering the many American veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice.…
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