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Wesson’s Graham inks with Wolves
Colonels nip Bowling Green in thriller
By James Beasley In a game that saw 4 ties and 7 lead changes, the Copiah Academy Colonels rallied from 5 points down in the final 2:43 to edge the Bowling Green School Bucs 51-50 in Gallman last Friday. The much-needed win came after a pair of losses earlier in the week to Presbyterian Christian…
Read MoreIndians pick up OT win at Crystal Springs
Hazlehurst traveled to Crystal Springs on Tuesday night for two varsity games with the Tigers. The boys won in overtime, 69-66. The game featured several ties and lead changes and was played in front of a packed house. The girls prevailed also, winning 46-38.
Read MoreCo-Lin softball inks one from Wesson
Copiah-Lincoln’s softball program continues to bring in high-profile players from Copiah County. The latest addition to head coach Allen Kent’s army is Makenzie Rials, a senior at Wesson Attendance Center. “She’s been coming to our camps for as long as I can remember, so it’s been good to watch her develop through the years. Mak…
Read MoreIndians pick up OT win at Crystal Springs
Hazlehurst traveled to Crystal Springs on Tuesday night for two varsity games with the Tigers. The boys won in overtime, 69-66. The game featured several ties and lead changes and was played in front of a packed house. The girls prevailed also, winning 46-38.
Read MoreCo-Lin softball inks one from Wesson
Copiah-Lincoln’s softball program continues to bring in high-profile players from Copiah County. The latest addition to head coach Allen Kent’s army is Makenzie Rials, a senior at Wesson Attendance Center. “She’s been coming to our camps for as long as I can remember, so it’s been good to watch her develop through the years. Mak…
Read MoreWeather spotter class pushed back
The National Weather Service weather spotter class has been moved to Tuesday February 21 at 6 PM. Thames Center Co-Lin. For more information, visit www.noaa.org or contact the Copiah EMA office at 601-894-1658.
Read MoreAccidents claim one life, send three to hospital
Accidents claimed the life of one county resident and sent three others to the hospital with injuries. Colie Dixon, 87, died in a two-car collision that occurred in Georgetown on Monday, January 16. Dixon and Larry Garrett were traveling north on Highway 27 when a silver GMC Sierra collided with their vehicle. Royce Rials of…
Read MoreSports complex one step closer to reality
By Bonnie Jackson News Editor Hazlehurst Mayor Henry C. Banks and the city board of aldermen held a brief call meeting to vote on selling 40 acres of land in the industrial park on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. SouthPark Sports Complex approached the city in 2011 about purchasing the land in the Hazlehurst Industrial Park…
Read MoreCopiah County retains Storm Ready status
By Bonnie Jackson News Editor National Weather Service (NWA) officials have recognized Copiah County as a StormReady® community for 3 more years. Randle Drane, Copiah County Emergency Management Agency Director, is the person who is responsible for overseeing the county safety preparedness programs to ensure county maintains this status. According to the NWA,…
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