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Courier 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 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 MoreHazlehurst budget hearing Tuesday
Mayor Henry C. Banks and the Board of Alderman will discuss the fiscal year 2012 city budget on Tuesday, August 23, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Residents, business owners and other stakeholders in the Hazlehurst area are invited and encouraged to provide feedback and input on the city’s FY2012 budget.
Read MoreWalker convicted of murder of Hazlehurst man
BY BONNIE L. JACKSON A third murder case in Copiah County in less than one year resulted in the same verdict as the two previous: guilty. This time, the crime was committed during a robbery, and another young man will spend life in prison as a result. Chance Walker, as of 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday,…
Read MoreMurder suspect in custody in Copiah County
Copiah County Sheriff Harold Jones said this morning that the manhunt for a ‘person of interest’ in a recent murder case has concluded with a man behind bars.David Carter, no age or address available, was wanted in connection with the murder of Larry Mazie, 30, in Crystal Springs last week. Carter was captured near Hammond,…
Read MoreCopiah Academy jamboree schedule
Fans can catch a glimpse at this year’s team at the annual Colonel Football Jamboree on Thursday, August 11. Action gets underway at 5:00 PM and includes CA, MRA, ACCS, River Oaks, and Canton Academy. Copiah is scheduled to scrimmage Canton Academy at 6:10 and MRA at 7:55. SCHEDULE 5:00 p.m.- ACCS vs Canton 2 5:35…
Read MoreCopiah Academy football preview
BY JAMES BEASLEY The Copiah Academy Colonels have already lost their starting quarterback, and football season hasn’t even begun. But CA head coach Scotty Cline, now in his fourth season at the helm, believes his team has what’s needed to overcome the loss of senior signal-caller Devin Harper, who suffered a broken leg and fractured…
Read MoreEffort to declare Johnson birthplace a landmark gains steam
BY BONNIE L. JACKSON The Board of Supervisors and the City of Hazlehurst have agreed to do their part in getting the home where Robert Johnson was born listed as a historical landmark. Daphine Foster, Chamber President, member of the Historic Preservation and Tourism Committees and Jim Brewer, member of the Tourism Committee are spearheading…
Read MoreCity to spend $30k on new SUV for fire chief
BY BONNIE L. JACKSON Last Tuesday at the regular monthly board meeting, Hazlehurst Mayor Henry Banks exercised his voting authority to settle the long standing issue of what vehicle to purchase for the fire department.Four aldermen were present: Shirley Sandifer, Ron Sims, Frank Jones, and Daryl McMillian.The vote to purchase a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe was…
Read MoreSheriff’s Department gets new car for free
Drug busts do pay off for law enforcement and for taxpayers!
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