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Wesson Christmas Parade and Open House post-poned until Tuesday
The Wesson Christmas Parade, Downtown Open House and all related activities which were scheduled for today have been postponed until Tuesday, December 11. The parade will start at 4 p.m., followed immediately by all business open houses and Christmas presentations in and around the downtown area. For more information, contact Wesson Chamber of Commerce at…
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PACK 351 VISITS ALLEN FIRE DEPT. –
Memories fresh after 54 years
Randall Day of the Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce, received a letter recently from Dick Witkovski with BESCO Internacional of Dallas, TX, remembering a time when hospitality was appreciated by all. The letter is as follows: “Just a note letting you know that when I used to travel MS back in 1959 thru 1961 I…
Read MoreEgypt Hill Christmas banquet features Lackey
Egypt Hill M. B. Church will host their Annual Christmas Banquet on Saturday, December 21, at 7 p.m. held at Egypt Hill Fellowship Hall, 2083 Terry-Gatesville Road, Crystal Springs. Theme: “Laughter is Good For The Soul” with Gospel Comedian Kenny Lackey of Memphis, TN. Mrs. Alice Marie will be the Mistress of Ceremony. For…
Read MoreIndians back in South State championship – on the road
BY VALERIE ROBINSON The Tylertown Chiefs rolled into Hazlehurst on a dreary Friday night looking to upset the defending 3A champs in the south state semi-finals. The fans again packed the stands in support of the Indians and witnessed a dandy. Hazlehurst trailed 12-7 at halftime, took the lead in the third period, then blew…
Read MoreCopiah Animal Shelter Gala coming up December 7
Join us for a delightful evening with celebrity entertainment and show your support for the animals! Be sure to get your Tickets now for the 3rd Annual Copiah Animal Shelter Gala & Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, December 7, 6:30 to 9pm, at the Copiah County Fairgrounds Extension Building in Gallman, Mississippi. (1/4 mile west of…
Read MoreCA third grade wins Summer Collection Contest
Copiah Academy’s Summer Collection Contest was a huge success! Each year the amount collected increases! The earnings from the items collected help make improvement to our school for our students and teachers. It is amazing how fast ten cent Box Tops add up to hundreds of dollars. Box Tops for Education, Labels for Education, Community…
Read MoreIndians back in South State championship – on the road
BY VALERIE ROBINSON The Tylertown Chiefs rolled into Hazlehurst on a dreary Friday night looking to upset the defending 3A champs in the south state semi-finals. The fans again packed the stands in support of the Indians and witnessed a dandy. Hazlehurst trailed 12-7 at halftime, took the lead in the third period, then blew…
Read MoreHazlehurst continues to State
By MARTY ALBRIGHT DAILY LEADER Sports Editor HAZLEHURST – The defending state champion Hazlehurst Indians survived a tough challenge Friday night as they knocked off the Forest Bearcats 27-12 in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs at Robert McDaniel Sr. Stadium. “We played really well defensively,” said Hazlehurst coach Randal Montgomery. “The guys…
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