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Only statewide elected Democrat sees change
By Bonnie L. Jackson News Editor Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, the only statewide elected Democrat, spoke to the Copiah County Democratic meeting last Thursday at the Fairgrounds in Gallman. Hood made it clear that while he was a one-of-a-kind, he felt strongly that the immediate future will bring change that will reintroduce elected democrats…
Read MoreCo-Lin homecoming activitives planned
WESSON – Copiah-Lincoln Community College is planning Homecoming events forFriday and Saturday, Oct. 19 and 20. Alumni, friends and students are welcomed to the campus to re-connect and enjoy activities. Friday Activities Homecoming events begin with a golf tournament at noon sponsored by the baseball team. The fee is $50 per team and includes cart…
Read MoreCopiah Bank kicks off recycling effort
Constitution Week proclaimed by Mayor Banks
Mayor Henry Banks issued a proclamation supporting the Daughters of the American Revolution proclaiming Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week. The resolution states: “WHEREAS, September 17, 2012 marks the two hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitutional Convention; and “WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and…
Read MoreTrojans hammer Cobras 28-7
If ever a team needed an open date to regroup, refresh and refocus, it would be the 2012 Wesson Cobras, who fell got off to a blazing 3-0 start, but have dropped their last two games. Last Friday night, a road trip to Foxworth, Miss., ended with a 28-7 loss to West Marion. The Cobras’…
Read MoreIndians remain perfect in 32-16 win
Hazlehurst improved to 5-0 with a come-from-behind 32-16 win over South Pike last Friday night. The Indians trailed 8-6 at halftime after a slow start. “We weren’t able to move the ball much on them in the first half, and give them credit for having a good game plan,” head coach Randal Montgomery said. …
Read MoreLady Colonels win district, head to south state
Lady Colonels hit road bump in Prep tourney over the weekend.
Read MoreColonels rally falls short at Leake
By James Beasley Last Friday night’s football game in Madden between Copiah Academy and Leake Academy went back and forth, but in the end the Rebels outscored the visiting Colonels 33-24. The win improved Leake’s record to 3-2, while CA remained winless at 0-5. The Colonels got an early break when Dillon Holloway recovered a…
Read MoreTigers squeak by Canton
They call them “signature wins.” It’s the kind of win necessary for a football program to advance to the next level and convince the naysayers that the team is for real. 3A Crystal Springs got its signature win Friday night in the form of a come from behind 7 – 6 road victory over 5A…
Read MoreTrojans hammer Cobras 28-7
If ever a team needed an open date to regroup, refresh and refocus, it would be the 2012 Wesson Cobras, who fell got off to a blazing 3-0 start, but have dropped their last two games. Last Friday night, a road trip to Foxworth, Miss., ended with a 28-7 loss to West Marion. The Cobras’…
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