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New MS Juco book on sale
WESSON – The Mississippi Sports Council’s newest publication “Mississippi JUCOs…The Toughest Football League In America” is now on sale at Copiah-Lincoln Community College Bookstores on all three campuses. The book is written by X.M. Frascogna, Jr., Mike Frascogna, III and Marty Frascogna. The Frascogna trio has authored several popular books about the fascinating football culture…
Read MorePine Crest again collects Toys for Tots
Pine Crest Guest Home is involved in their Fourth Annual Toys for Tots campaign. Beginning Nov. 14, Pine Crest will be collecting new unwrapped toys for children ages 1-16. The event will end on Dec. 9. Any toys may be dropped off at Pine Crest Guest Home. For more information, contact Jennifer at 601-894-1411.
Read MoreLady Cobras pick up two wins
The Wesson Lady Cobras (2-1) have seen some early season success with wins over Dexter and Lincoln County rival West Lincoln to start the 2011-2012 campaign off on the right foot. “I am proud of the girl’s effort so far,” commented Wesson head coach Rusti Magee. “We have to keep getting better and cut down…
Read MoreCobras off to 1-2 start
By Bradley Crow The Wesson Cobras (1-2) youth movement got underway with two losses in the first three games of the season. The Cobras were thrashed by West Lincoln, whipped Raleigh, and was beat in the last minute by Franklin County. “West Lincoln just whipped us,” stated Cobra head coach Rusty Newman. “I was proud…
Read MoreIndians rumble into south state 3A semis
The Class 3A #2 ranked Hazlehurst Indians (11-1) were bitten by the injury bug Friday evening in the first half but were able to dot the scoreboard for 21 points and hold on to beat a tradition rich Collins team in the second round of the playoffs 21-14. “I thought we played pretty well,” stated…
Read MoreLady Cobras pick up two wins
The Wesson Lady Cobras (2-1) have seen some early season success with wins over Dexter and Lincoln County rival West Lincoln to start the 2011-2012 campaign off on the right foot. “I am proud of the girl’s effort so far,” commented Wesson head coach Rusti Magee. “We have to keep getting better and cut down…
Read MoreCobras off to 1-2 start
By Bradley Crow The Wesson Cobras (1-2) youth movement got underway with two losses in the first three games of the season. The Cobras were thrashed by West Lincoln, whipped Raleigh, and was beat in the last minute by Franklin County. “West Lincoln just whipped us,” stated Cobra head coach Rusty Newman. “I was proud…
Read MoreIndians rumble into south state 3A semis
The Class 3A #2 ranked Hazlehurst Indians (11-1) were bitten by the injury bug Friday evening in the first half but were able to dot the scoreboard for 21 points and hold on to beat a tradition rich Collins team in the second round of the playoffs 21-14. “I thought we played pretty well,” stated…
Read MoreMississippians Should Prepare for National Emergency Alert System Test
Pearl-The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges all residents to be prepared for the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System that will take place at 1 p.m. on November 9. The test will last for 30 seconds. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system…
Read MoreColonels season ends with narrow loss to East Rankin
By James Beasley The Copiah Academy football team overcame a lot of obstacles this fall, losing their starting quarterback before the season even began and battling through assorted injuries along the way. For more than three quarters last Friday night, it looked like the Colonels would whip East Rankin in Pelahatchie and earn a spot…
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