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Florence High School’s outstanding drama club will share the stage with the CSHS drama club Tuesday evening, April 29, at 7:00 to perform two one-act plays. There is no admission charge for the event. “We want the community to see how accomplished our students have become on the stage,” said CSHS drama coach Henry Poole.…

The Wesson Cobras claimed three wins over the past week and sealed their spot atop the region standings.  The Cobras knocked off Hazlehurst 12-0 on Thursday, then followed that up with a sweep of Jefferson County in a double-header on Monday. WESSON 12 HAZLEHURST 0 The Cobras got a no-hit shutout from starting pitcher Tyler…

A First Responder’s Day Rally will be held Saturday, April 26 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Chautauqua Park, Highway 51, in Crystal Springs. There will be a free live performance by “JUDAHSEED” at 10 a.m. followed by a self-defense demonstration by Triple Black Belt Academy at 11. There will be face painting, games,…

Today, the Mississippi Development Authority’s Tourism Division announced its new advertising campaign during the Mississippi Tourism Association’s Spring Conference held in downtown Jackson. With a nod to 2014 as the Year of the Creative Economy, the campaign – “Mississippi Homecoming” – invites visitors to celebrate every aspect of the state’s cultural heritage.  “No other state…

Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce is selling raffle tickets to win one of two Ronaldo bracelets – Love Always and Celestial – as part of the organization’s ongoing fundraising effort.  Tickets are $5.00 each and can be purchased from any Chamber board member or at the Chamber’s office in the Hazlehurst Depot in downtown Hazlehurst.…