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Republican runoff totals for Copiah County
All 19 precincts in Copiah County have reported. A total of 372 Copiah Countians went to the polls today, showing preference for Bill Marcy with 198 votes over Richard Cook’s 174 votes in the 2nd Congressional District Republican runoff election. The winner of this race will face incumbent Bennie Thompson in the November general election.
Read MoreHazlehurst City Pool announces summer hours
The Hazlehurst City Pool is open for the summer. Hours are Monday-Thursday 12-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. There are also free swimming lessons for the following ages: Ages 8-12: Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. – 12 noon; adults: Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. For more information contact Curley Linson at 601-894-2080 or 601-613-3097.
Read MoreFarmers Market ready for Tomato Festival
By Dr. Rick Snyder Professor & Extension Vegetable Specialist The Tomato Festival Farmers’ Market has a record breaking number of vendors lined up to sell locally grown products to the thousands of visitors expected on June 26. While we normally have 15 to 18 vendors, this year 26 had signed up as of last Friday!…
Read MoreMDEQ to hold public meeting June 24
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) announced Thursday that public files for the cleanup of the Kuhlman Electric Corporation site in Crystal Springs are now available on the MDEQ website at http://deq.state.ms.us/MDEQ.nsf/page/GARD_CS?OpenDocument. In addition, MDEQ will be hosting a public meeting about the cleanup progress at this contaminated site on June 24. The meeting…
Read MoreMDEQ program to provide cleaner buses for Hazlehurst schools
The Air Division of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) will begin the installation of Diesel Oxidation Catalysts for Hazlehurst School District buses beginning Tuesday this week. The Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs) will help protect students’ health by reducing tailpipe emissions. DOCs reduce particulate matter by 40 percent, hydrocarbons by 70 percent, and carbon…
Read MoreLocals fall victim to counterfeit check scams
The Hazlehurst Police Department reminds citizens to be careful who they wire money to, and to be careful about cashing questionable checks. “People could face felony charges for uttering forgery,” for cashing counterfeit checks, cautioned Lt. Chris Granger. “Have the bank verify the check first. Don’t go cash it at the store.” The Hazlehurst police…
Read More5-11 Wesson tennis
WESSON TENNIS WINS SOUTH STATE 2A CHAMPIONSHIP – The Cobras beat Loyd Star to win the title on Friday. St. Joe then defeated Wesson 6-1 in Monday’s state championship. Wesson’s lone victory against St. Joe was nabbed by Gib Britt in the boys singles, 6-1, 6-0. Britt also won the singles district championship. Shown above…
Read More5-15 Colonels win
Copiah ran away with the MAIS AAA-Division II baseball title in Senatobia on Thursday night, downing the Magnolia Heights Chiefs 13-1. More photos and details will be in next week’s print edition of the Copiah County Courier. Don’t miss it!
Read More5-26 Memorial Day
The Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce and Copiah County Veterans Affairs office sponsored the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the courthouse on Monday, May 31, 2010. The MS Army National Guard presented the colors and fired a special salute. Captain Christopher Cooksey, Commander, Company B, 1-155th Combined Arms Battalion, Mississippi Army National Guard, Poplarville, was the…
Read More5-11 Wesson tennis
WESSON TENNIS WINS SOUTH STATE 2A CHAMPIONSHIP – The Cobras beat Loyd Star to win the title on Friday. St. Joe then defeated Wesson 6-1 in Monday’s state championship. Wesson’s lone victory against St. Joe was nabbed by Gib Britt in the boys singles, 6-1, 6-0. Britt also won the singles district championship. Shown above…
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