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Train-car collision results in one fatality
An accident that occurred Friday evening, involving a northbound Amtrak and a vehicle driven by a Hazlehurst man, resulted in one fatality. Tommy Jackson, 49, was heading east on Frost Street when the vehicle he was driving was struck by the Amtrak passenger train at the crossing shortly after 4:30 p.m. The train pushed the…
Read MoreLocal resident studies in France
Anna Rikki Nelson of Hazlehurst was selected along with two other students from many who applied to the program to live and study in France for six months. Anna Rikki is the daughter of Ricky and Tammy Nelson of Hazlehurst, the granddaughter of Wilma and Harold Strong of Hazlehurst, granddaughter of Larry and Faye Nelson…
Read MoreKellum receives Lymphatic Therapy Certification
King’s Daughters Therapy Center and the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy are pleased to announce that Megan Kellum successfully complete the certification process to become a Certified Lymphatic Therapist. Kellum has exemplified competency and proficiency in the techniques of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) and Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). KDMC Director of Therapy Services, Christi Mills…
Read MoreHuntington named to Dean’s List at Millsaps
Meg Huntington, daughter of Cindy Price Huntington of Oxford and David T. and Kim Huntington of Hazlehurst, was recently named to the Dean’s List for the 2012 fall semester at Millsaps College in Jackson. A senior, she is currently Beta Alpha Psi treasurer, a Millsaps College cheerleader and a member of the Wesley Foundation. Meg…
Read MoreHeart Association Getting Ready
HEART ASSOCIATION GETTING READY – The Copiah County Heart Association is getting ready for their annual Heart Ball, to be held Saturday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Rolling Hills Country Club. The Remington Shotgun Model 870 12ga will be raffled off to some lucky person who buys a ticket for $1.00 from any member.…
Read MoreDixie Echoes at Beauregard
DIXIE ECHOES AT BEAUREGARD METHODIST – Beauregard United Methodist Church will host the Dixie Echoes Thursday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. For over 50 years, The Dixie Echoes have been delivering the gospel message in song across America through their spiritually uplifting music ministry. Considered to be one of…
Read MoreHigdon honored by B.A.L.L. club
The Mt Zion Baptist Church’s Senior Adult, B.A.L.L. CLUB met on Jan. 8 in the Fellowship Room for their monthly luncheon. The president, Dorsie McKnight welcomed the group and checked if anyone had made a New Year’s resolution. Birthday and anniversary people for the month were congratulated. There are many in the church family, community…
Read MoreMLK, Jr. Day celebration this morning
The Hazlehurst Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s, Jr. Birthday by sponsoring a free to the public commemoration breakfast this morning, starting at 9 a.m. at the Greater Damascus Outreach Center located at 160 West Gallatin Street in Hazlehurst, MS. “This is our…
Read MoreBomb threat at HMS
UPDATE: 9:07 a.m.) Hazlehurst Middle School students have re-entered campus and are settling in for a ‘normal’ day of classes, after authorities proved an earlier bomb threat as a hoax. Local authorities are still investigating the possible criminal act, but everyone is safe. ______________ A bomb threat on this dreary, raw Monday morning has caused…
Read MoreHPD arrests three for pushing counterfeit Apple products
By Bonnie L. Jackson News Editor Public involvement led to the arrest of three men from Jackson for hawking Apple rip-offs in Hazlehurst on Wednesday night, January 3. According to Chief of Police Byron Swilley, ”We received an anonymous call that led to the arrest. This is the kind of partnership we need with our…
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