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Poultry producers are extra cautious after HPAI case
By Nathan Gregory, MSU Extension Service The Mississippi Board of Animal Health is asking backyard bird owners to be vigilant in their biosecurity procedures after a commercial breeder chicken flock in Lawrence County tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI. The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the case to…
Read MoreWAC announces honors scholars
Wesson Attendance Center has announced honors scholars for the first nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year. Students named to the Superintendent’s List include: First grade – Alyvia Brooke Bacot, Delilah Brooke Beckerson, Mason Jeremiah Beckerson, Rylie Danielle Brown, Gatlin Mikell Burch, Emilia Mallory Case, Sami Elizabeth Curole, Karly Kay Dowd, Siya Ann Esponge, Kennedy…
Read MoreCopiah Academy announces honors scholars
Copiah Academy has announced honors scholars for the first nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year. Students named to the Headmaster List include: Third grade – Lane Allen, Henry Anderson, Banks Barton, Levi Burke, Graeme Hydrick, Aiden McAlister, Abel Mohon, Chesney Rancifer, Sydney Shields, Briggs Sojourner, Piper Whitwell; fourth grade – Liam Atwood, Emily Grace…
Read MoreVeterans Day ceremony set for November 11
The Copiah County Veterans Day service will be held at 11 a.m., Nov. 11, on the lawn of the Copiah County Courthouse in downtown Hazlehurst. The service is hosted by the Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce. Veterans Day ceremonies are traditionally held nationwide at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month. The celebration…
Read MoreCobras crush Tigers to secure playoff spot
By Rusty Newman The Wesson Cobras traveled over to McLaurin Friday night to take on the Tigers for the final regular-season game of the year. Wesson took control of the game early and never looked back as they came out victorious with a 39-6 win. Early in the game, the Cobras scored on a 29-yard…
Read MoreHazlehurst vs. Raleigh
Absentee voting available for November election
Absentee ballots are now available for the Nov. 8 general election, featuring congressional, judicial, and school board races. Circuit Clerk Edna Stevens said her office will be open 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 5, for the convenience of those who need to cast an absentee ballot for the election. Absentee ballots may also be…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
November 2 AJFC Community Action Agency will administer free COVID-19 vaccines from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Hazlehurst City Hall. Those who get vaccinated can receive a gift card up to $50. For more information, contact Linda Chess Collins at 817-988-1118 or Dianne Expose Watson at 601-441-4998. November 6 Hazlehurst High…
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