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Bid on carriage ride at Heart Affair
For over 30 years, the American Heart Association’s Copiah County Chapter has held the Heart Affair to raise funds for research. Through ticket sales and silent and live auctions, the event has sent close to $1 million to the state organization. This year’s Heart Affair, scheduled for February 23 at Rolling Hills Country Club,, features…
Read MorePoole, Wilson lead Lady Wolves past Hinds
UTICA – Chanta Poole and Jessica Wilson combined for 32 points to lead the Co-Lin Lady Wolves to a 68-50 South Division win over the Hinds Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Wolves improve to 19-3 overall and 10-1 in the South Division. Co-Lin will close out the regular season on Thursday when they host the Pearl River…
Read MoreWolves bow to Hinds 83-70
UTICA – The Hinds Bulldogs kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating the Co-Lin Wolves 80-73. The Wolves (4-18, 2-9) will host the South Division leader Pearl River on Thursday in the last regular season game of the year. Tip off for Sophomore Night will be at approximately 8 p.m. Watch live at www.colinathletics.com or…
Read MoreWolfpack earn split with East Mississippi
MERIDIAN – The Co-Lin Wolfpack earned a split with the East Mississippi Lions taking the opener 11-9 and falling 5-4 in the finale. Co-Lin (4-4) will host the Delgado (LA) Dolphins at Sullivan Field on Thursday. Game one of the doubleheader will begin at 2 p.m. Co-Lin 11, East Mississippi 9 The Wolfpack rallied for five runs in the…
Read MoreIndians move on in 3A; Cobras win in 2A
In boys 3A state tournament action last night, Hazlehurst held on for a 60-53 win over McLaurin, after leading by 21 at the half. The win puts the Indians on the road against Choctaw Central at south state host Forest on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. In the 2As, Wesson defeated Lake 64-56 and will travel…
Read MoreFifty Plus entertained
Daphne L. Johnson will direct the Wesson High School Choir in a patriotic cantata, “God Bless the USA” at the Fifty-Plus Club on Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Anderson Building on the Copiah-Lincoln Community College campus. The meeting begins at 10:45, but you may want to come early to enjoy chatting and drinking coffee before…
Read MoreMonticello flea market
The Town of Monticello Parks and Recreation Department is getting ready to kick off an “Old Fashioned Flea Market at the Atwood Water Park. This is the first Saturday Flea Market and the first one of the season is set for Saturday, March 2. All vendors are welcome and there is no booth fee. Bring…
Read MoreCelebrating 50
CELEBRATING 50 – Willie James and Loretta Sumrall will celebrate their 50th anniversary Feb. 25. They have four children, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Read MoreCautionary tale becomes success story –
By Susan Christensen Health and Research News Service As he sat slumped on his living room floor, unable to walk or speak clearly, Jeff Newman knew it was time for a turnaround. A stroke had paralyzed his right side, and the father of three realized his unhealthy habits were to blame. “I had been over…
Read MoreBenefit at Gallman
A benefit will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 honoring Janice Rutledge Pitts and David Ching, who are both battling cancer. The event will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. at Gallman Baptist Church, corner of Hwy. 51 and West Gallman Rd. Singing will begin at 6 p.m. Spaghetti plates will be available for $7 which includes…
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