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Renfroe selected by Padres in first round
By James Beasley Crystal Springs’ Hunter Renfroe, a Copiah Academy and currently an All-American outfielder for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, was selected 13th in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft last week by the San Diego Padres. The junior rightfielder is hitting over .350 with nearly 60 RBI’s and is tied for…
Read MoreRenfroe selected by Padres in first round
By James Beasley Crystal Springs’ Hunter Renfroe, a Copiah Academy and currently an All-American outfielder for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, was selected 13th in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft last week by the San Diego Padres. The junior rightfielder is hitting over .350 with nearly 60 RBI’s and is tied for…
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Friends of Library to hold Hoisting the Flag Ceremony
The Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library’s Friends of the Library organization will hold a Hoisting the Flag Ceremony on Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m. Elected officials and others are scheduled to attend this function. The public is invited to the ceremony that will be held at the Hazlehurst Public Library. The Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library system includes…
Read MoreHolloway to host Lawrence Pillers-Roy Lee Hilton Youth Football and Cheerleader Camp June 28
HAZLEHURST—Rep. Greg Holloway will host the Second Annual Lawrence Pillers-Roy Lee Hilton Youth Football and Cheerleader Camp on Friday, June 28, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Hazlehurst High School in Hazlehurst. The free camp is designed for children ages 8-18 who live in Copiah County. Participation is limited to 200. Rep. Greg Holloway…
Read MoreCalling Panther Bass Tournament this weekend
The first annual Calling Panther Bait and Grill Bass Tournament will be held this Saturday, June 15 at Calling Panther Lake west of Crystal Springs. Registration at Calling Panther Bait and Grill will be begin at 4:30 a.m. The tournament hours are from Daylight to 1 p.m. Live bait is not allowed. The entry fee…
Read MoreCity of Hazlehurst focusing neglected properties
BY BONNIE L. JACKSON NEWS EDITOR The Hazlehurst Board of Aldermen continued their efforts to clean-up neglected properties and responsibly re-open a night club and accepted the resignation of a judge during their monthly meeting on June 4. The board has received numerous complaints about neglected property in the city. The city is moving to…
Read MoreCo-Lin presented $1 million from MDOT for campus improvements
By Joe B. Coates A bevy of state and local officials and members of the Co-Lin Community College and Wesson communities turned out Thursday morning, June 6, to witness a new beginning on the Co-lin campus. Dick Hall, Central Mississippi Transportation Commissioner, presented a $1 million check to Co-Lin president Dr. Ronnie Nettles as part…
Read MoreTomato Festival needs vendors
The once-a-year Farmers’ Market will be held in downtown Crystal Springs in Railroad Park on Saturday, June 29 as part of the annual Tomato Festival. Growers who will have produce ready to sell by late June should plan now to participate in the Farmers’ Market. Any locally grown produce is acceptable. In late June, vegetables…
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