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President of Southern Methodist Church to visit Crystal Springs Feb. 19
Rev. Walter R. Pigott, president of The Southern Methodist Church denomination, will visit Crystal Springs on Feb. 19. He will deliver the message at 11 a.m. during the morning worship service at Wesley Southern Methodist Church, located at 1002 North Bennett Street. The public is invited to the service to worship and to learn more…
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for Brando’s Steakhouse and Buffet
Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Brando’s Steakhouse and Buffet. Owners Brandon and Lanie Hood (holding ribbon at right) are pictured with the many family members, friends, and community officials who attended the ceremony.
Read MoreMDOT awarded $60 million Mega grant to widen I-10
The Mississippi Department of Transportation was recently awarded a $60 million grant from the National Infrastructure Project Assistance Program, also known as the “Mega” grant program, to support a project to widen a section of I-10. A competitive grant, the project was one of only nine to receive funding from hundreds of applications submitted across…
Read MoreCommunity forum set for Feb. 18; parade to be held Feb. 25
The Crystal Springs Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Committee is sponsoring two major events in February. A community forum will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at New Zion United Methodist Church on Piazza Street. Several community leaders will serve on a panel to discuss the major issues facing our city, county, and…
Read MoreForestry association meeting set for March 2
The spring meeting of the Copiah County Forestry Association will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 2, t the Copiah County Fairgrounds Complex at Gallman. A meal will be served. Annual dues of $25 per family are due and payable at the door. If you own forest land in Copiah County, you are encouraged…
Read MoreForestry association to host teachers conservation workshops
Mississippi Forestry Association will offer in-person teachers conservation workshops this summer. Workshops will be held at Best Western Premier/Lake Thoreau in Hattiesburg on June 4-9, Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville on June 18-23, and the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson on June 27-29. Teachers conservation workshops are hands-on workshops with an emphasis…
Read MoreWild Hog Control Program application period closes Feb. 15
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson recently announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is now accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program. The application period will remain open until Wednesday, Feb. 15. All Mississippi counties are eligible for the application period. In Mississippi alone, wild hogs…
Read MoreWesson basketball seniors recognized
Wesson senior basketball players recognized on Jan. 27 are (from left) Grayson Coates, Christian Davis, and Cole Short. (Photo by Lisa Earls)
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Outdoor trust fund accepting grant applications; announces project head
Gov. Tate Reeves recently announced that the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund is accepting grant applications, and Ricky D. Flynt will be leading the effort. “From our rivers and forests to our farmlands and coastlines, Mississippi is truly blessed with a wealth of natural beauty,” said Reeves. “We have a duty to preserve our land…
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