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AJFC Community Awareness Day set for May 25

This year marks the 59th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1,000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors, making communities stronger, and helping families across the U.S. thrive. AJFC Community…

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Plants sale set for May 6

The Chautauqua Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be from 7 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 6, in Crystal Springs Railroad Park. Club members have worked hard to bring some of the best homegrown plants and at the best prices. Money raised from the sale supports the club’s efforts of community beautification. There will be…

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Community & Religious Calendar

May 6 AJFC Community Action Agency will hold a booster drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 6, at St. Peter Rock M.B. Church, 1004 Turner Street, Wesson. Those getting a vaccine will receive a gift card. For more information, contact Linda Chess-Collins at 817-988-1118 or Dianne Watson at 601-441-4998. May 7 Sardis Baptist…

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Wesson softball honors seniors

Wesson Lady Cobras fastpitch softball honored their senior players and manager at their district game versus the Franklin County Bulldogs on April 18. The Lady Cobras were victorious in varsity action with a score of 15-0, clinching the district championship title for Wesson. Seniors recognized were (from left) Emma Thaxton, Marley Channell, Jaylynn Cloy (manager),…

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SOS Food Pantry seeks volunteers

By Tricia Nelson The Service Over Self (SOS) Food Pantry in Crystal Springs began as an emergency pantry operating from a closet at the police department and has evolved into a monthly operation housed in the back of the fire department on Harmony Road. For many years, it has helped the needy by providing frozen…

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Local pastor and community leader to be honored with benefit

The City of Crystal Springs and Copiah County will host a benefit celebration for Rev. Dr. Willie J. Jones, beginning at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 22, at Chautauqua Park in Crystal Springs. The celebration will include gospel singing, delicious hot plates, and a television raffle. The public is invited. Pastor Jones has overcome overwhelming health…

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County to participate in Great American Cleanup April 22

The annual Great American Cleanup for Copiah County, sponsored by Keep Copiah Beautiful, is scheduled for April 22 in conjunction with Earth Day. The cleanup will begin at 8 a.m. and end promptly at noon for everyone to join the Bicentennial Celebration being held downtown Hazlehurst on the Courthouse lawn. Cleanup drop-off sites are as…

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Bicentennial and Earth Day celebrations in Hazlehurst Saturday

The City of Hazlehurst will be active Saturday, April 22, offering events celebrating the Bicentennial of Copiah County and Earth Day. The board of supervisors is sponsoring a county-wide celebration, beginning at 11 a.m., commemorating the 200th birthday of the county. The public is invited to attend the event on the courthouse lawn. This event…

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