News
Indians win Region 7-3A tournament
The Hazlehurst Indians punched their ticket as a high seed in 3A south state basketball by winning the Region 7-3A tournament last week, punctuated by their 55-46 win over Wilkinson County in finals on Friday night. Senior forward Trojuan White was named tournament MVP. Four other Indians-John Bridges, Jr., Dedric Reese, Kenneth Coleman and Shelton…
Read MoreCO-LIN BASBALL: Wolfpack defeat Baton Rouge 4-2, fall to Galveston (TX) 7-1
Wolfpack defeat Baton Rouge 4-2, fall to Galveston (TX) 7-1 BATON ROUGE – The Co-Lin Wolfpack earned a spit in non-division action today taking game one against the host Baton Rouge Bears 4-2 and dropping game two against the Galveston (TX) Whitecaps 7-1. The Wolfpack (2-2) will host Kaskaskia (IL) 12 p.m. and Mississippi Delta…
Read MoreCopiah and state observe Severe Weather Awareness Week
GOV. BRYANT DECLARES SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK PEARL – Gov. Phil Bryant declares Feb. 4-8 Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. Severe weather can occur in any month in Mississippi and can include thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding. According to the National Weather Service, 42 Mississippians were killed and nearly 300 were injured during severe weather…
Read MoreCo-Lin’s Young honored for 800th win
WESSON – Copiah- Lincoln Community College Athletic Director and Women’s Basketball Head Coach Gwyn Young was honored for his 800th career win after the women’s game against Southwest Mississippi on Thursday, Feb. 7. Young earned the win on Nov. 13, a 71-65 win over the Southern-Shreveport Lady Jags. Young has been head coach of the…
Read MoreState champs Wolfpack sign 31 on NSD
WESSON – Copiah-Lincoln Community College Head Football Coach Glenn Davis announces the signing of 31 players on National Signing Day. The Class of 2013 includes running backs Kendrick Young (6-0, 200) of Gentry, DeLance Turner (6-0, 205) of Perry Central, Steven McNair (5-11, 195) of Magee, and Diquan Davis (6-1, 270) ofGreenville-Weston. Offensive linemen include…
Read MoreCo-Lin’s Young honored for 800th win
WESSON – Copiah- Lincoln Community College Athletic Director and Women’s Basketball Head Coach Gwyn Young was honored for his 800th career win after the women’s game against Southwest Mississippi on Thursday, Feb. 7. Young earned the win on Nov. 13, a 71-65 win over the Southern-Shreveport Lady Jags. Young has been head coach of the…
Read MoreState champs Wolfpack sign 31 on NSD
WESSON – Copiah-Lincoln Community College Head Football Coach Glenn Davis announces the signing of 31 players on National Signing Day. The Class of 2013 includes running backs Kendrick Young (6-0, 200) of Gentry, DeLance Turner (6-0, 205) of Perry Central, Steven McNair (5-11, 195) of Magee, and Diquan Davis (6-1, 270) ofGreenville-Weston. Offensive linemen include…
Read MoreCO-LIN BASBALL: Wolfpack defeat Baton Rouge 4-2, fall to Galveston (TX) 7-1
Wolfpack defeat Baton Rouge 4-2, fall to Galveston (TX) 7-1 BATON ROUGE – The Co-Lin Wolfpack earned a spit in non-division action today taking game one against the host Baton Rouge Bears 4-2 and dropping game two against the Galveston (TX) Whitecaps 7-1. The Wolfpack (2-2) will host Kaskaskia (IL) 12 p.m. and Mississippi Delta…
Read MoreLibrary offers computer classes
Hazlehurst Public Library is now offering one-on-one basic computer skills classes for patrons registered at the Hazlehurst Public Library. Basic computer skills training covers the topics of introduction to computer terminology, setting up and using an e-mail accounts, word processing, Internet, and computer security. Training is limited to the preset training curriculum, however patrons can…
Read MoreMrs. Chess celebrates 100
Mrs. Lillie Ruth Moody Chess will be the third of four sisters to reach the age of 100. She is the mother of Robert Chess. Mrs. Chess was one of the original HeadStart teachers, and a volunteer worker with Hecel. A celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 from 1-5 p.m. at the Copiah County…
Read More