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By James Beasley The Copiah Academy Colonels went 3-1 last week, sweeping 3 games from the Oak Forest Yellow Jackets before losing on Saturday to the Brookhaven Academy Cougars. CA’s record now stands at 14-8 heading into this week’s play. On Tuesday, Copiah traveled to Oak Forest, where they edged the Jackets 5-3. CA senior…

By Bradley Crow The Wesson High School tennis team returned to action on March 23 against Piney Woods and came away with an impressive 7-0 victory. When asked about the team’s performance, Coach Rod Martin said, “I was very impressed with Piney Woods athleticism and determination, but we played solidly in every match and earned…

By Bradley Crow The Wesson Cobras (8-10) were supposed to use the week off to rest and relax but instead sputtered through a treacherous week that saw them drop two of three games to Lincoln County 1-A groups. “We didn’t do the things we needed to do to compete,” stated Wesson head coach Seth Lofton. …

Indians earn first-ever sweep of Franklin County By Bradley Crow The Hazlehurst Indians swept the Franklin County Bulldogs in what could be the biggest pair of wins in school history. “We are so excited about winning these two huge games,” stated head coach Vince Granberry.  “It shows what hard work can do for you when…

Bonnie L. Jackson, News Editor The Copiah County Board of Supervisors was asked by two representatives of the Robert Johnson Blues Foundation (RJBF) to contribute financially to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of  Robert Johnson–King of the Delta Blues– during a recent meeting. The State Legislature declared 2011 the Year of…

The 22nd annual Wesson Founders Day is a few days away, and organizers are soliciting for vendors, runners/walkers for the 5K event and car show enthusiasts.  The event kicks of on Friday, April 29 with traditional gospel entertainment.  Saturday, April 30 will begin with a 5K walk/run, one mile fun-run, and tot trot with registration…

Bonnie L. Jackson, News Editor Dr. Leslie L. Daniels is the new State-appointed Conservator for the Hazlehurst School District. Dr. Daniels is the fifth conservator appointed to the school district since the state took control in 2008. “I want to put the children first. That will ensure that the school system is working at successful…

Thanks to action taken by the Wesson Board of Aldermen preceded by that of a few local citizens, the town will begin hosting a farmers’ market in June.   The board approved the market and handled several other items at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 5 at Town Hall. The location of the farmers market…

By Bonnie L. Jackson, News Editor Hazlehurst’s Board of Aldermen were busy with several important issues at their most recent meeting of Tuesday, April 5. The Aldermen approved paying $59,000 as the city’s portion of a grant (contingent upon its award) that will purchase new communications equipment for the police department that will allow local…