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2012 Tomato Queen crowned
Courtney Walker of Crystal Springs was named the 2012 queen of the Crystal Springs Tomato Festival on Friday evening as part of the kickoff of the decades-old event. Walker is the daughter of Becky and Paul Walker. She was sponsored by the Chautauqua Garden Club and was one of eight contestants in this year’s pageant.
Read MoreGREAT COMMISSION RACE RESULTS
The results of the Great Commission 4 Miler, which kicked off the second annual Go4th celebration are as follows: 4 Mile Run – Men Overall: Eric Walker 22:16 Masters: Jim George 24:35 Grandmasters: Greg Gearhart 26:00 11-14: Levi Brunt 41:09, Marty Jones 45:08, Micah Jones 49:05 15-19: Jesse Robinson 29:45 25-29: Lee Walker 24:27, Jay…
Read More2012 Tomato Queen nominees announced
The new queen will be crowned Friday night to kick off Tomatofest weekend activities.
Read MoreFootball, cheer camps on tap for Saturday at HHS
Last Call for registration for the first Annual NFL Super Bowl Championship Football and Cheerleader Camp is slated for this Saturday, June 30, in the Hazlehurst High School gym at 8 a.m. Wednesday is the last day to register for the camp and receive a tee shirt. Schedule of Events are 8 – 8:30 a.m.…
Read MoreState cerifies Copiah County Farmers Market
The Copiah County Farmers Market was inspected by Mike Holmes of The Mississippi Certified Farmers Market on Saturday, June 23, 2012 and passed inspection. This brings benefits to the farmers such as free membership, promotional assistance with advertising specific to each market, tax exemption status on most items, and supplies such as logo stickers, pricing cards,…
Read MoreKeywood Copiah County’s Marathon Man
By James Beasley Dustin Hoffman played the title role in the 1976 movie, “Marathon Man,” but if you shot a remake today in Copiah County, Jerry Keywood would win the part hands down. That’s because the 52-year-old Hazlehurst native has completed a total of 62 marathons sine running his first one 16 years ago. Keywood’s…
Read MoreCopiah County Farmers Market begins Saturday
By Bonnie L. Jackson News Editor The sign hanging over the pavilion in downtown Hazlehurst say its all. Saturday is the start of the Copiah County Farmers Market. The Farmers Market Steering Committee is excited about the opening day. Steering Committee members pictured to the right are Daphine Foster Project Manager, Rick Snyder, Elizabeth McKinley,…
Read MoreFootball, cheer camps on tap for Saturday at HHS
Last Call for registration for the first Annual NFL Super Bowl Championship Football and Cheerleader Camp is slated for this Saturday, June 30, in the Hazlehurst High School gym at 8 a.m. Wednesday is the last day to register for the camp and receive a tee shirt. Schedule of Events are 8 – 8:30 a.m.…
Read MoreKeywood Copiah County’s Marathon Man
By James Beasley Dustin Hoffman played the title role in the 1976 movie, “Marathon Man,” but if you shot a remake today in Copiah County, Jerry Keywood would win the part hands down. That’s because the 52-year-old Hazlehurst native has completed a total of 62 marathons sine running his first one 16 years ago. Keywood’s…
Read MoreCandidates for election commissioner posts announced
The qualification deadline for contenders and incumbents in the races for the county’s five election commissioner posts has come and gone. Three of the incumbents will face no opponent in November. One incumbent, Maudell Weeks, chose not to seek re-election in District 2. The candidates are: District One: Democrats–Wilhelmina Dixon Jones (incumbent) and Nancy M.…
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