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Wesson splits with Hazlehurst; Franklin Co. sweeps Cobras
Lady Colonels handle Prep, head to region play
Funds still needed for heart disease cure
By Anna W. Coates DOOMED to complete bed rest–or worse! This is what people with heart disease could look forward to not so very long ago. A handful of pioneering physicians and social workers believed it did not have to be that way. They conducted studies to learn more about heart disease, eventually leading to…
Read MoreCity working to prevent more accidents at Frost St.crossing
By Anna W. Coates Mayor Henry Banks convened the monthly Hazlehurst city board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, with all five aldermen present. Minutes were approved, and there was no old or new business. Alderman Shirley Sandifer requested and received unanimous approval of a resolution approving the Fair Housing and CDBG section 3…
Read MoreCopiah County hosts Wounded Warriors’ hunt
The Copiah County Wings and Warriors Turkey Hunt Planning committee is busy at work setting up a turkey hunt for Wounded Warriors. Jeep Sullivan with Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventures will bring 12 of more Wounded Warriors to Copiah County on Thursday, March 19, 2015. These warriors will turkey hunt in our area on Friday and…
Read MoreCartwright graduates from basic, AIT in SC
Army PV3 Joseph T. Cartwright has graduated from Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individualized Training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. During the 9 weeks of basic training, Cartwright studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet…
Read MoreCAS ‘Spay-getti and Fixin’ Dinner’ to be held March 21 at Rolling Hills
‘Music for the Soul benefit of Love’ program Feb. 22, at New Covenant
You are cordially invited to help show love and support to Mother Mary Brooks (mother-in-law and mother of Pastor Douglas and Sis. Cathina Noel) on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. held at New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church, 3092 Old Highway 27 #1 in Crystal Springs. As a fundraiser we are soliciting your support to…
Read MoreRep. Gregory Holloway receives Dr. King Drum Major Award
JACKSON, Miss.—Rep. Gregory Holloway (D-Hazlehurst, District 76) was recently awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drum Major Award during a presentation at the Little Bethel C.M.E. Church in Terry. Rep. Holloway received the award as a direct result of his achievements and dedication to community involvement in Hinds, Copiah and Claiborne Counties. To see…
Read MoreLady Colonels move up in standings with wins over Oak Forest, Columbia
The Copiah Lady Colonels (16-8) are fighting for a 2-seed in the MAIS AAA-Div. II tournament next week. By picking up wins over Columbia Academy and Oak Forest Academy, the Lady Colonels have put themselves in a position to take over the spot with a win Tuesday at Jackson Prep (late). To see more about…
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