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Britt named to Trustmark 40-Year Club
The Mississippi Bankers Association annually honors Mississippians with an astounding 40 years of service to the banking profession. At its 2014 Annual Convention, the Mississippi Bankers Association recognized Trustmark’s own Marilyn Britt as a member of this highly-regarded 40-Year Club. To read the rest of this article, and much more news, see the Copiah County…
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City worker in alleged harassment suit resigns
The Hazlehurst Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Susan Edwards, Water Department employee, during a special called meeting held on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. Aldermen who were present at the time of the vote, and voting ‘yea’, were Frank Jones (Ward 1), Ron Sims (Ward 2), Shirley Sandifer…
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Chat with the Chiefs slated for Thursday
The Hazlehurst Police Department (HPD) will hold their monthly Chat with the Chiefs community outreach meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the courtroom at the police station located at 202 East Whitworth Street. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting. “It gives the police department the opportunity to meet with…
Read MoreMAC grant helps fund Rockin’ Railroad Festival
The City of Hazlehurst has received a $3,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). The grant must be matched by funds raised by the Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce. All of these funds will help with the production of the Rockin’ Railroad Festival on September 27th of this year. To read more on this…
Read MoreHinds CC issues Ice Bucket Challenge to community college colleagues
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College today issued the Ice Bucket Challenge in honor of former employee, Julie Faul, who worked in the Information Technology division, 1995-2008. Hinds Community College Vice Presidents Russell Shaw, from left, Jackie Granberry, Thomas Wasson, Colleen Hartfield and Theresa Hamilton were dunked with ice by their colleagues on the steps of…
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Dr. Smith receives degree; to Fellow in Columbus, GA
Georgetown native and Tougaloo College alumnus, Frederick A. Smith, received his Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology on July 11. His dissertation, entitled “The Impact of the Color Complex on the Self-Esteem of African Americans” was published Jan. 14. Dr. Smith recently accepted a position as…
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