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Charette provides road map for preserving city’s history
Sixteen community members gathered at the city hall on Saturday, August 20, 2011 to discuss the future of the Historic District. The objective of the meeting was to develop a list of issues that need to be addressed in order to develop the district into a desirable place to live, do business and serve as…
Read MoreFormer Indian coach meets with Vikings
Todd McDaniel was invited to attend the 2011 Minnesota Vikings Training Camp – for most coaches this is a to-die-for honor. He arrived at arrived in Eden Prairie, Minnesota on July 27. The camp lasted for a week. Shortly after arriving, McDaniel attended his first coaches’ meeting with the Minnesota Vikings’ coaching staff. “The most…
Read MoreEducation can change world one child at a time
By Bonnie L. Jackson News Editor Members of the local Christian community rallied together to educate children a world away in Africa. Greater Damascus Church of Christ Holiness USA, the church members of the Copiah County Ministerial Alliance (CCMA) and individuals joined together to raise $5,000 to send children in Africa to school. “The first…
Read MoreFormer Indian coach meets with Vikings
Todd McDaniel was invited to attend the 2011 Minnesota Vikings Training Camp – for most coaches this is a to-die-for honor. He arrived at arrived in Eden Prairie, Minnesota on July 27. The camp lasted for a week. Shortly after arriving, McDaniel attended his first coaches’ meeting with the Minnesota Vikings’ coaching staff. “The most…
Read MoreGridiron Gus picks Week 3 Winners
Gus ready for college football Well here it goes. Two weeks of watching the pups play onthe high school level has everyone foaming at the mouth to see the SEC, SWAC, and Conference USA kick off. It should be an interesting season nonetheless with lots of excitement. The Ole Miss Rebels have a quarterback issue…
Read MoreGridiron Gus picks Week 3 Winners
Gus ready for college football Well here it goes. Two weeks of watching the pups play onthe high school level has everyone foaming at the mouth to see the SEC, SWAC, and Conference USA kick off. It should be an interesting season nonetheless with lots of excitement. The Ole Miss Rebels have a quarterback issue…
Read MoreCourier announces Copiah County Super 7
Copiah County’s most talented football players have been vetted and are presented in this week’s print and e-editions for fans to discuss. The players come from all over Copiah County and are their coaches’ most probable Div. 1 prospects. Pick up a copy today at a nearby newsstand or come by the Copiah County Courier…
Read MoreVendors, classic cars sought for Rockin’ Railroad
Planning is underway for the 2011 Rockin’ Railroad Festival sponsored by the Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce. The third annual event is scheduled for Saturday, October 1 in downtown. The Chamber is seeking arts and crafts vendors for the festival. Booth spaces are 12’ x 12’ this year. A fee will be charged for each space.…
Read MoreIndians have new coach, attitude
The Hazlehurst Indians over the past decade have been a fixture in the Class 3A playoff picture and new head coach Randal Montgomery expects that ceiling to only continue to be raised. “We will work to be successful,” stated first year head coach Montgomery. “After a little hesitation, I saw kids that got on board…
Read MoreDixon wins re-election in run-off
Tuesday’s unofficial run-off election results show that Dist. 1 Supervisor Earl Dixon has been re-elected. Dixon earned 661 votes to challenger Billy Tanner’s 508. Dixon faces no opponent in the November general election. In statewide races, results in the county followed the statewide results. In the Democratic run-off in the governor’s race, Johnny Dupree’s 1,399…
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