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Local student awarded Head Scholarship
A Copiah County student majoring in accounting at Mississippi State University has been awarded the 2022 Benjamin Head Memorial Accounting Scholarship. James Cade Lowery, son of Danny and Julie Lowery, of Wesson, is the first local recipient of the scholarship that was set up by Head’s parents, Ira and Cherry Head, of Wesson. It is…
Read MoreFloral Club scholarship awarded
In recognition of the 2021-22 Elizabeth “A.M.” Jones Scholarship Award in honor of Crystal Springs Floral Club’s founder, the club recognizes Herlancia L. Miller. She is a 2022 graduate of Crystal Springs High School and plans to attend Hinds Community College for one year and then continue her education at Southern University in Baton Rouge,…
Read MoreWesson Yard of the Month
Crystal Springs Yard of the Month
Crystal Springs Yard of the Month
Read MoreCS city board meeting rescheduled to June 14
The regular meeting of the Crystal Springs mayor and board of aldermen will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 14. The meeting, regularly held the first Tuesday of the month, was rescheduled because of election activities.
Read MoreUSDA designates primary natural disaster area
Administrator Zach Ducheneaux designated six counties in the State of Mississippi as the primary natural disaster area. Producers in Attala, Harrison, Hinds, Holmes, Madison, and Pearl River counties who suffered physical damage and losses caused by a tornado, high winds, lightning, and excessive rain that occurred March 22, 2022, may be eligible for U.S. Department…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
June 4 The Copiah County Circuit Clerk’s Office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 4, for anyone needing to vote an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election on June 7. Copiah County Ministerial Alliance will host a Summer Kick Off for its YouthUp mentorship program from 10 a.m. until noon,…
Read MoreKnow where your child is
School is out for summer. Summertime is a good time to continue to be aware of where your children are. The City of Hazlehurst is encouraging parents to keep up with their children during the summer months and reminds everyone that the city has a curfew. Police Chief Darian Murray says that curfew will be…
Read MoreHazlehurst summer food program begins June 6
The Hazlehurst City School summer meal program will begin June 6 and end July 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday at Hazlehurst Elementary/Middle School. The program will be closed July 4-5. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 8 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children must…
Read MoreFree meals available to Copiah children
Copiah County School District is participating in the Seamless Summer Option. Meals will be provided to all children 18 and under without charge at a first come, first serve basis Monday through Friday, June 1-30, at Crystal Springs Elementary, Crystal Springs Middle School, and Wesson Attendance Center. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:30…
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