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The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is celebrating its 75th year of delivering hope to children in need across the nation.  U.S. Marines and volunteers will be conducting over 830 local toy collection and distribution campaigns in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands. This year, Toys for…

Brady Freeman (left) is a junior and varsity starting defensive end for the South Summit Wildcats in Kamas, Utah. He is currently ranked No. 1 in the state of Utah and No. 2 in the nation with a total of 26 season sacks. He had 69 overall tackles his sophomore year, combined with 56 tackles…

Copiah Academy controlled the football game from start to finish Friday night as they ran away with a 47-6 victory over the 10-seeded Leake Academy Rebels. Copiah now turns their attention to longtime rival Simpson Academy in the semi-final round with a chance to play for another state championship on the line. The scoring started…

Mitch McDonnell, (right) coordinator of Georgetown Friday Nights on Main, recognized Alderman Robert Haynes (center) with a plaque for his participation and dedicated work towards the yearly event.  Also pictured is W.D. Brown, a dedicated sponsor of the show.  The last show ended with a great turnout with a Trunk-or-Treat for the kids.

There were no surprises in the Nov. 8 general election in Copiah County, with several candidates running unopposed for re-election. The biggest race on the ballot was for the 2nd Congressional District. Copiah voters cast 3,602 ballots for Republican challenger Brian Flowers and 3,104 for Democratic incumbent Bennie G. Thompson. District-wide, Thompson had over 58%…

Copiah County Medical Center will host a health screening event to celebrate National Rural Health Day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 on the front lawn of the Copiah County Courthouse.  Hemoglobin A1C tests and blood pressure checks will be performed free of charge.  No appointment is necessary.