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Hazlehurst Police officer killed in off-duty accident
Hazlehurst police officer Christopher Washington, 27, was killed early Sunday morning in a one vehicle accident near the Savannah Street exit in south Jackson, Jackson police said. Washington lost control of his vehicle and struck a metal utility pole. Several friends and relatives have been posting memories of Christopher on his Facebook page, talking about…
Read MoreMSA accepting applications
The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) is an eleventh and twelfth grade visual and performing arts residential, public high school located in Brookhaven, MS. Students not only meet and exceed the traditional Mississippi high school curriculum, they receive special instruction in visual arts, vocal music, dance, literary arts and theatre. Students interested in MSA…
Read More‘Freading’ available
Currently providing access to about 22,000 titles from over 100 publishers, Freading is a new e-book service provided by Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library (CJRL), with branches in Crystal Springs, Georgetown, Hazlehurst, Fayette, and Wesson. Freading titles are available 24/7 with no waiting list or overdue fees. New titles are being added regularly. Patrons can read on…
Read MoreDaves Highway free concert at FBC Hazlehurst
Sunday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. First Baptist Church Hazlehurst will host the internet-sensation Daves Highway. Daves Highway is the Mississippi-based trio comprised of teen siblings Delaney, Zachary and Erika Daves. “Mom is country, Dad is rock, and we are a Christian family in the South, so we have that country rock Christian sound going…
Read MoreDaves Highway free concert at FBC Hazlehurst
Barlow hometown hero
The following is an article noted in French Camp Today by Sylvia Dickson. The Carmack Fish House is a favorite, jeans and plaid shirt eating spot for folks. On this particular night though, a presentation was made that could have taken place at a black tie event. Modern Woodmen of the World honored the mayor…
Read MoreWesson boys in good shape after first half of season
By Corey McKinney The Cobras participated in the Dexter Christmas Tournament during the latter part of the week, winning two games and finishing in third place. Against the Sacred Heart Crusaders, the Cobras handled their own, winning big by a score of 73-26. A Cobra freshman, Anthony Jones, had 17 points in the win. Mack…
Read MoreWesson Lady Cobras drop two out of three games in Dexter Christmas Tourney
By Corey McKinney The Wesson Lady Cobras have struggled this year, but showed some real improvement throughout the Dexter Christmas tournament. Wesson started tourney play on a good note on Thursday against the Sacred Heart Lady Crusaders, and won by 38 points, 53-15. Points from Wesson came from a variety of Lady Cobra, as everyone…
Read MoreBlood drive on track for January 11
Hazlehurst Walmart will hold a community blood drive on Friday, January 11, from 12 – 6 p.m. The Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) Donor Coach will be on site. All donors will receive a free T-shirt and a gift card (while supplies last). “Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) wants to remind you that January is Blood Donor…
Read MoreLong-time election commissioners honored with retirement affair
A retirement celebration was held on Friday, December 28 at the Copiah County Courthouse in Hazlehurst in honor of two election commissioners, Honorable Maudell Weeks. (Dist. 2) and Kitty Scarbrough (Dist. 5) The event was attended by a cadre of county officials, family, friends, and employees who have worked with the ladies for years. Weeks…
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