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Indians split diamond classic games
BY BRADLEY CROW The Hazlehurst Indians hit the road to Natchez on Saturday and came home with two exhibition wins over Port Gibson and Natchez. “I was pleased overall and especially with our fielding,” stated Indian head coach Vince Granberry. “I think we only had one fielding error in our three games.” Hazlehurst 3, Port…
Read MoreMeth bust in Wesson neighborhood
Deputy Joe Brown, Copiah County Sheriff’s Department narcotic agent, reported today that his unit, along with officers from Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, were able to shut down two potential meth labs in Copiah County on Tuesday evening, February 23. Larry Joe Lewis of Wesson was arrested at 1021 Cotton Street after the officers found precursors…
Read MoreMagee to replace Webb at Wesson
Ronald Greer, principal of Wesson Attendance Center, announced last week that Lady Cobra basketball coach Hugh Webb has stepped down, citing health reasons. Webb coached the 2009-2010 team, 25-7, to the 6-2A regular season and tournament titles, making an appearance in the south state 2A tournament for the second year in a row. In December,…
Read MoreIndians split diamond classic games
BY BRADLEY CROW The Hazlehurst Indians hit the road to Natchez on Saturday and came home with two exhibition wins over Port Gibson and Natchez. “I was pleased overall and especially with our fielding,” stated Indian head coach Vince Granberry. “I think we only had one fielding error in our three games.” Hazlehurst 3, Port…
Read MoreMagee to replace Webb at Wesson
Ronald Greer, principal of Wesson Attendance Center, announced last week that Lady Cobra basketball coach Hugh Webb has stepped down, citing health reasons. Webb coached the 2009-2010 team, 25-7, to the 6-2A regular season and tournament titles, making an appearance in the south state 2A tournament for the second year in a row. In December,…
Read MoreMore recreation opportunities needed for youth
There are very few recreational opportunities for young people in Copiah County, Rev. Martin Washington pointed out to the board of supervisors Monday. That’s why Antioch M.B. Church in Hazlehurst opens its gym every day to give kids a place to go. The church has a basketball court, pool table, badminton, and exercise room, but…
Read MoreHazlehurst schools face serious budget crunch
The Hazlehurst School District is looking for an additional $650,000 to balance the budget for 2010-2011, reports State Conservator James Reeves. This comes on the heels of a number of budget reductions that have already been put in place – some to reduce the budget deficit of 2008 which resulted in the state takeover, and…
Read MoreRunoff election Tuesday for State Senate 36
Voters in most of Copiah County will go to the polls on Tuesday, March 9, for a runoff in the special election to select a new State Senator for District 36. District 36 includes Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds and Jefferson counties. Albert Butler of Port Gibson and Jimmy D. Strong of Utica will face off in…
Read MoreGranberry takes over Indians with high hopes
BY BRADLEY CROW The Hazlehurst Indian baseball program has been an afterthought in recent years but that hopes to change under new head coach Vince Granberry who has adopted a “can do” outlook on the baseball field. “We refuse to just be something these kids do to pass the time,” stated head coach Vince Granberry. …
Read MoreWesson Cobras look to have great year
By BRADLEY CROW The Cobras debuted in a jamboree this past weekend and even though they lost two contests, head coach Hugh Knight sees the bright spots that lie ahead. “I think we have a really good shot at being a sound ball team,” commented Knight. “We are deeper in pitching than we have been…
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