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Hazlehurst officials pledge better working relationship with county
By Bonnie Jackson News Editor In the first meeting of the 2012 year, city officials pledged to continue the productive working relationship with county officials. Mayor Henry C. Banks thanked the county for their assistance in replacing the bridge at Lake Hazle. According to Mayor Banks without the financial help of the county, the project…
Read MoreWesson board approves new alert system
The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wesson met in a brief regular monthly session on Tuesday, January 4 at Town Hall. Much of what was discussed involved routine matters that were voted on and dispersed of quickly. All five board members, Mayor Alton Shaw and Town Clerk Linda Dykes attended. Board attorney Jeff…
Read MoreSheriff’s deputies involved in Dec. 28 fire rescue
By Bonnie L. Jackson News Editor Two deputies with the Sheriff’s Office were instrumental in saving the life of a Copiah County man as his house was consumed by fire. William “Billy” Thornton is alive today because of the quick actions taken by Sheriff’s Deputy Adrian Starkey and Michael Stogner. Bertha Thornton, his wife, died…
Read MoreCounty officials sworn for new terms
By Bonnie L. Jackson News Editor It was a familiar ritual of democracy that all of the participants and their families have taken part in before, but it is no less important – the swearing-in ceremony for all recently-elected county officials was held on December 29, in the courtroom of the Copiah County Courthouse in…
Read MoreWesson boys win, girls lose vs. Amite County
The Wesson Cobras picked up a nice Region 6-2A win over Amite County on Tuesday night, thanks to 16 points scored each by Terry Brown and J. J. Sutton, along with 10 each from James Clay and Patrick Lumley. A big third quarter put the Cobras ahead for good after Wesson trailed by five at…
Read MoreLong-time public servant retires from Circuit Clerk’s office
Lois Anderson retired from the circuit clerk’s office after 17-and-a-half years of service. She served as a deputy clerk; and her area of expertise was voter registration and elections. “I have done it all, but I started in voter registration and elections. That’s what I did until I retired. I just liked dealing with the…
Read MoreDay of Unity scheduled for Jan. 15-16
The Day of Unity Musical, Fashion and Talent Show in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Copiah County Ministerial Alliance Center. The MLK, Jr. Day Celebration will be held Monday, January 16 at the same location. This is an occasion for the…
Read MoreState sales tax revenue up; local muni’s down a little
JACKSON – The state collected 5.67 percent more in sales tax revenues than it projected for December, according to data from the Department of Revenue. Despite this good news of more than $19 million, Governor-elect Phil Bryant stresses the importance of prudent spending among different state agencies. “We need to be careful in how we…
Read MoreApplication deadline for MSA is Feb. 1
The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) is an eleventh and twelfth grade visual and performing arts residential, public high school located in Brookhaven, MS. Students not only meet and exceed the traditional Mississippi high school curriculum, they receive special instruction in visual arts, vocal music, dance, literary arts and theatre. Students interested in MSA…
Read MoreUPDATED: House fire claims one life while another hangs in the balance
By Bonnie L. Jackson News Editor It is a family’s worst nightmare realized – a house fire on December 28 destroyed a home three miles west of Hazlehurst, claiming one life. Bertha Thornton, of 1034 West Gallatin Street, was killed in the fire that left her husband, William “Billy” Alvin Thornton, in the hospital in…
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