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Smith promoted in Mississippi Army NG
Smith promoted in Mississippi Army NG JACKSON, Miss.— Anthony ‘Andy’ W. Smith of Wiggins, Miss., was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Mississippi Army National Guard here June 1. Lt. Col. Smith had his new rank pinned on by Col. Jerry D. (Chip) Butler, Jr., deputy commander, 66th Troop Command, and Smith’s…
Read MoreLisa Purser: treasure ‘in an earthen vessel’
Lisa Purser: treasure ‘in an earthen vessel’ By Anna Coates Lisa Purser, choir director at Hazlehurst United Methodist Church, talented singer and author extraordinaire, will soon be sharing her talents in a new venue. Husband Lance has accepted a promotion as General Manager of the Napa Auto Distribution Center in Sylvester, Georgia. Son Ryan, all…
Read MoreHuge turnover at HCSD just before new school year
By Bonnie L. Jackson News Editor Conservator Jimmy Hopkins approved numerous adjustments in personnel, policy and financials for Hazlehurst City School District at the June board meeting. Financials According to Na’Son White, Business Manager, “the amount of the claim docket approved for June 2012 was $239,090.60. The unaudited fund balance for District Maintenance was $3,254,251.13…
Read MoreFoy: Creativity spurs economic growth
Foy: Creativity spurs economic growth By Bonnie L. Jackson News Editor Tap into your individuality is the advice Joy Foy, Director of the Mississippi Authority Asset Development Division, gave to the Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce at their Quarterly Luncheon on July 18 at Rolling Hills Country Club. “Who better to ask for an opinion…
Read MoreState to consider returning Haz. City School Dist. to local control
Hazlehurst City School District, which has been under state conservatorship since 2008, might be returned to local control, according to a statement sent to the Courier by the Miss. Department of Education, today. A portion of the statement says, “The State Board of Education, Representative Gregory Holloway and members of the Mississippi Department of Education…
Read MoreThree Copiah boys in national baseball tournament
LOCAL BOYS USSSA 12U NATIONAL SERIES Jeremy Smith, Maddox Henry, and Will Lingle, all of Crystal Springs, are playing for the Central Mississippi Reds (37-9) in the USSSA Elite 32 Baseball tournament this week at ESPN Sportsplex at Walt Disney World. The team won a 12U Major League Super NIT in Shreveport to qualify earlier…
Read MoreThree Copiah boys in national baseball tournament
LOCAL BOYS USSSA 12U NATIONAL SERIES Jeremy Smith, Maddox Henry, and Will Lingle, all of Crystal Springs, are playing for the Central Mississippi Reds (37-9) in the USSSA Elite 32 Baseball tournament this week at ESPN Sportsplex at Walt Disney World. The team won a 12U Major League Super NIT in Shreveport to qualify earlier…
Read MoreHood reappointed to Oil and Gas Board
Jim Hood, Attorney General for the State of Mississippi, recently announced that he has reappointed Hazlehurst businessman Carroll Hood to the State Oil and Gas Board for a third term. Lisa Ivshin, Executive Director of the Mississippi Oil and Gas Board, welcomed Hood back eagerly. “We are all very proud and happy to have Mr.…
Read MoreHazlehurst Chamber hosts quarterly meeting on Wednesday
The Hazlehurst Area Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 11th at noon at Rolling Hills CC north of Gallman on Hwy. 51. Joy Melinda Foy, Director of the Asset Development Division of the Mississippi Development Authority, will be guest speaker. Her primary responsibility is centered on community development. The current programs include…
Read MoreHPD: Two businesses burglarized in one night
Local businesses burglarized July 3 by Joe B. Coates Two local businesses were victimized by burglars over the weekend of July 2-3, says Byron Swilley, Hazlehurst Police Chief. Items taken were ‘big ticket’ in nature, Swilley said. Swilley said, early in the morning of July 3, a truck and a trailer were stolen from Stringer…
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