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Mississippi native makes history in North Carolina

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Jada Miyon Tillman of Brookhaven, who now lives in Charlotte, NC, won the Miss Uptown Charlotte USA pageant on June 14. She became the first African American to win this crown. On Oct. 10, Tillman will be entering the Miss North Carolina pageant which could qualify her for the Miss USA pageant She is the…

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Heroines accepting applications

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The Heroines of Jericho will be accepting applications for the 2014 Debutante Ball.  These young ladies will receive formal training for formal events, they will compete to be crowned queen of the ball, prizes will be given and they will be introduced to society in the month of October at a dinner banquet ball.  All…

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6 Copiah Animal Shelter dogs find homes at C.S. Tomato Festival

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It was a great day for pet adoptions at the 2014 Crystal Springs Tomato Festival.  Six Copiah Animal Shelter puppies/dogs found their fur-ever homes!  And congratulations to Ronaldo Bracelet Raffle winner, Melissa Ervin.  The designer bracelet was donated by “Material Girls” Store – Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland. Thank you to all who participated…

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Cochran carries Copiah en route to statewide win

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Republican Senator Than Cochran has narrowly defeated challenger Chris McDaniel in the Republican Party Primary Runoff, held yesterday.  Cochran picked up around 51% of the total, while McDaniel earned just over 49%. In Copiah County, unofficial results show Cochran with 1,764 votes to McDaniel’s 1,415. Cochran faces Democratic nominee Travis Childers in November.

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Rita Robbins receives Key from Lions International

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President of the Hazlehurst Lions Club, Rita Barlow-Robbins received a Senior Builder Key from Lions Club International on June 19.  The award was presented by the incoming District Governor, James Wilkerson of Madison.  The award is in honor of obtaining 15 new members to the Lions organization.  In order to be able to help those…

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