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Hazlehurst 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…
Read MoreHazlehurst City School District looking for disadvantaged children
The Hazlehurst City School District is participating in an ongoing statewide effort to locate, identify and evaluate children birth through age 21 who are physically, mentally, and communicatively and/or emotionally disabled. Lynette Banks is the Child Find Director for our district. The Child Find Director works with the local Head Start, Human Services, Health and…
Read MoreGreer presents music at Poplar Springs
Hubert Greer will be singing through his new CD, entitled “The Longer I Serve Him,” on Sunday, Nov. 24, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served following the concert. The church is located at 3055 Poplar Springs Road, Hazlehurst. To contact Rev. Greer, call 601-757-8973.
Read MoreGeorge Dale speaks to BALL club Nov. 12
Mt Zion Baptist Church’s Senior Adult group met on Nov. 12 to celebrate the year’s blessings with a festive Thanksgiving lunch. The tables were decorated with large pine cones and colorful autumn leaves. The food table was covered with delicious dishes prepared by the members that their families enjoy at home on Thanksgiving. The turkey…
Read MoreHeroines of Jericho annual debutant ball held
There were over a hundred in attendance for the third annual John L. Webb Grand High Court 11th District Heroines of Jericho Debutante Ball held in Crystal Springs at New Zion United Methodist Church Family Life Center. The evening was filled with excitement. The Mistress of Ceremony for the night was Heroine Charcinda Glasper from…
Read MoreColonels tame Cougars 45-29 in season finale
By James Beasley Copiah Academy saved the best for last. This past Friday night, the school observed Senior Night, the Marching Colonels gave another stellar halftime performance, and CA alumnus Hunter Renfroe was on hand to have his jersey retired. But best of all, the Colonels (2-9) outscored the Columbia Academy Cougars 45-29 in the…
Read MoreWesson falls on Senior Night
By Corey McKinney Wesson’s seniors played their last game at home last Friday night against the Franklin County Bulldogs. The Cobras again lost in a big way. The final score was 34-6, Bulldogs winning big. Wesson had 41 rushes for 157 yards. Wesson’s leading rusher was Michael Hauer with 9 rushes for 69 yards. Otis…
Read MoreReserved seats for Wolfpack basketball on sale for 11 home games
WESSON – Catch all the action of Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wolves and Lady Wolves basketball by purchasing a chair-back seat in the reserved section in Mullen Gymnasium for only $100. Co-Lin has 11 home dates (22 games) this season. Follow the 2013-2014 Wolfpack as they begin the Kenny Bizot era and the Lady Wolves as…
Read MoreIndians handle Trojans 41-6; host Forest
BY VALERIE ROBINSON Hazlehurst Indian football got off to a solid start in the 3A playoffs with a convincing 41-6 win over the West Marion Trojans last Friday night. Hazlehurst, 11-1, hosts the Forest Bearcats, 9-3, on Friday night at McDaniel Stadium for a 7 o’clock kickoff. Forest defeated Prentiss 23-12 last Friday night. to…
Read MoreColonels tame Cougars 45-29 in season finale
By James Beasley Copiah Academy saved the best for last. This past Friday night, the school observed Senior Night, the Marching Colonels gave another stellar halftime performance, and CA alumnus Hunter Renfroe was on hand to have his jersey retired. But best of all, the Colonels (2-9) outscored the Columbia Academy Cougars 45-29 in the…
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