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Wesson outlasts Tylertown for big win
By Rusty Newman Friday night lights began around the state last Friday, and Stone Stadium in Wesson was the host of a 3A showdown between the Wesson Cobras and the Tylertown Chiefs. This matchup was very similar to the way the season began last year between the two teams with Wesson jumping out to a…
Read More988 aims to expand mental health crisis response
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service The rollout of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers more hope to individuals dealing with mental-health-related distress. That population includes farmers and farm workers, who are among those most at risk for suicide and mental health distress. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, male agricultural…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
September 7 AJFC Community Action Agency will administer free COVID-19 vaccines from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Hazlehurst City Hall. Those who get vaccinated can receive a gift card up to $100. For more information, contact Linda Chess Collins at 817-988-1118 or Dianne Expose Watson at 601-441-4998. September 11 Sylvarena Baptist…
Read MoreCo-Lin Foundation welcomes new board members
The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Foundation recently elected six new members to its board: James Brown, Aimee Guido, John C. Hughes, Stephen McNulty, Dustin Walker and Marney Walker. James Brown James Brown, of Natchez, is a 2005 graduate of Co-Lin, a 2012 graduate of Northwestern State University, where he received a degree in business administration,…
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Marathon Pipeline recently awarded the Crystal Springs Volunteer Fire Department a $5,000 grant to help with purchasing needed equipment. The department was able to purchase a new thermal imaging camera and commercial grade rescue tools to upgrade the tools used to help the citizens of Copiah County. Chief James Barnes stated that “our annual budget…
Read MoreEntertainment announced for 163rd fair Oct. 6-16
The Mississippi State Fairgrounds recently announced the entertainment lineup along with new attractions, including the Great American Wild West Show, for its largest annual event, the Mississippi State Fair. The 163rd Mississippi State Fair will take place Oct. 6 – 16 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. This year, the Fair will kick off with a…
Read MoreColonels overcome slow start, win season third consecutive season opener
By Drake Flowers For the third straight time in the Billy Hankins era, the Colonels of Copiah Academy came out victorious in their season opener with a 28-7 road victory over Madison St. Joseph. The preseason No. 2-ranked Colonels overcame a lightning delay, a sluggish start, muddy field conditions, some first-quarter turnovers, and a penalty-laden…
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