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‘New’ coach, tough schedule await Cobras
‘New’ coach, tough schedule await Cobras Things have changed in the Cobra football program at Wesson since last November when the Cobras lost in the first round of the 2A playoffs to North Forrest. A new senior class takes over, of course, and some fresh underclassmen faces have joined the squad. The most significant change…
Read MoreNew detention center gets final nod from supervisors
Copiah Supervisors gave the go-ahead to construct a new detention center just north of the present facility in the industrial park at Gallman during the August 10 meeting. A resolution stating the intent of the Board of Supervisors to acquire, construct, finance and equip a county jail, justice court, sheriff’s office and related facilities under…
Read MoreWest Nile Virus found in Copiah County
JACKSON, Miss. – Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports 26 new human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2012. The reported cases are in Copiah (2), Franklin, Hancock, Hinds (4), Jones (2), Lauderdale, Leflore, Lincoln (2), Madison (3), Monroe, Rankin (6), Sunflower, and Washington counties, bringing the state total for 2012…
Read MoreFire drill takes Hazlehurst business by surprise
Downtown Hazlehurst was abuzz with all sorts of rumors of a fire burning in one of the buildings on Friday. Employees of Copiah Bank were even evacuated through front and rear entrances as fire fighters and other emergency personnel filed through the building on Caldwell Drive. The whole affair turned out to be a preparedness…
Read MoreHolloway awards Living Legends scholarships
County considers new $5 million jail
County considers new $5 million jail By Bonnie L. Jackson News Editor Copiah supervisors discussed the possibility of building a new $5 million jail, sheriff’s office and justice court office just north of the detention center in Gallman at their meeting August 6. They will possibly take action on the proposal at their recessed meeting…
Read MoreHUMC children enjoy last blast of summer
Blue Cross funds assist local health and wellness
HEALTH AND WELLNESS – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation (BCBSMF) is investing in programs that will directly impact the health of Mississippians by funding programs that stressed healthy living. On Monday, Shelia B. Grogan, CPA and Executive Director for BCBSMF, awarded Co-Lin Community College a check in the amount of $110,000 to…
Read MoreHCSD makes final hires before new school year
HCSD makes final hires for ’12-’13 school year By Bonnie L. Jackson News Editor The Hazlehurst City School District was still putting in place the faculty and staff for the 2012-2013 academic year at the monthly school board meeting on July 26, 2012. Personnel Hopkins approved these additional hires: Jimmy Hopkins was named the interim…
Read MoreProperty tax deadline approaches
Property tax deadline approaches Copiah County Tax Collector April Holloway said today that the last day for owners of property in Copiah County who have not yet paid 2012 taxes to pay their property taxes is August 27, 2012 by 10 a.m. Holloway said the taxes must be paid in cash. Checks and/or money orders…
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