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Larry Darnell Christmas
Larry Darnell “Duke” Christmas, 62, passed away Aug. 29, 2022. A funeral service was held Sept. 2 at Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church in Hazlehurst, with interment in the church cemetery. Hazlehurst Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Felicia Henley Christmas; daughter, Jamiya Christmas; sons, Tyler Christmas, Gabriel Gray III, and Dedric…
Read MoreMDOT kicks off “Road to Game Day 2022”
Football season is back. As the coaches and players start gearing up for the season, the Mississippi Department of Transportation has its own game plan to get you to the game safely before kickoff. To avoid congestion on game day road trips, drivers can download the free MDOT Traffic mobile app; it gives users real-time…
Read MoreMisleading voter registration mailer showing across state
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office, county circuit clerks, and county election commissioners have received calls regarding a mailer sent by a private entity, the Legal Defense Fund. The mailer provides that, according to their review, someone at the address may not be registered to vote and encourages completion and submission of a voter registration…
Read MoreWesson students tend school garden
Crystal Springs Yard of the Month
Hazlehurst vs. Franklin County
Wesson vs. Franklin County
Colonels run past Riverfield and Pelahatchie, continue winning ways
By Drake Flowers In back-to-back games played within the friendly confines of Colonel Stadium, the Copiah Academy Colonels have run away with commanding victories, taking their overall record to 3-0. The Colonels defeated Riverfield Academy 39-21 on Aug. 26 and ran away from Riverfield 46-6 this past Friday. Both games saw a commanding performance from…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
September 11 Sylvarena Baptist Church will celebrate 124 years of sharing the gospel on Sunday, Sept. 11, with a “Coming Home” Homecoming Celebration. Former pastor Dr. Mat Buckles Sr. will lead in worship, and David Prevost will lead in song. Dinner on the Grounds will follow the worship service in the Family Life Center. Attendees…
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