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Pioneers throttle Colonels
Parklane cruised to a 61-38 win over Copiah on Tuesday evening, picking up another MAIS South AAA victory. Copiah was led by Rob Pyron with 9 points and Reece Hankins and Bagley with 7 each. Parklane led 45-21 at the half, then 55-26 after three quarters.
Read MoreCobras finish in third place
Wesson center Tyler Lumley poured in 22 points against Loyd Star in Wesson on Tuesday evening, but the Hornets defeated the Cobras 65-55 in Wesson’s final regular season district game on 2010. Zach Fetcko added 14, Kyle Cross notched 8 and Hunter Hood pitched in with 6. The Cobras,10-16, 5-5, the 3-seed in Division 6-2A,…
Read MoreCopiah girls pick up big win at home
The Lady Colonels earned a hard-fought division win over the Parklane Pioneers at Gallman on Tuesday evening, 46-43. Copiah was led by Lori Baham with 13 and Rachel Strait with 11. The Lady Colonels led 21-15 at the half and 30-27 after three quarters. Copiah travels to East Rankin for the final regular season game…
Read MoreWesson girls wrap up top spot
Senior guard/forward Ann Shelby Davis led the Wesson Lady Cobras with 18 points in the 63-31 win over the Lady Hornets Tuesday evening. Macie Case added 14, Danielley Tadlock chipeed in 8 and Ansley Schimmel collected 6. Wesson blew open a 27-21 halftime score by doubling their points in the third quarter and doubling the…
Read MoreStrong Hope VFD receives grant to buy tanker
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved 20 Mississippi grant applications that will direct more than $1.47 million to local fire departments in the state. The FY2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program awards will support operations and safety projects undertaken by local and volunteer fire departments. The grant program was funded by Congress in…
Read MoreGeorge Harris receives Design Builder Award
George Harris Building and Roofing Company received the Design Builder Award for 2010 at the Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce annual banquet. Terry Channell, county supervisor, presented the award to Harris, remarking on the many renovation projects Harris’s company has completed over the years, beautifying and improving Copiah County. “He takes raggedy houses I would’ve pushed…
Read MoreHazlehurst Police Department earns Community Service Award
The Hazlehurst Police Department received the Community Service Award at the annual Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce banquet. Some of HPD’s accomplishments in the past year include providing security for the Rockin’ Railroad Festival and Christmas parade, establishing a Neighborhood Watch in Ward 2 and an annual Public Safety Day for the community, increasing traffic control…
Read MoreCourier earns awards in Better Newspaper Contest
The Copiah County Courier collected one first place, one second and two third place finishes in a variety of advertising categories in the Better Newspaper Contest during the Mid-winter Conference of the Mississippi Press Association this past Friday and Saturday. The first place award went to Joe Coates for Best Restaurant Advertisement-Weekly A Division. …
Read MoreCounty to refurbish treatment plant at industrial park
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors authorized water manager David Boone to begin repairs to the old wastewater plant at the industrial park. The county had previously hired a consultant to make recommendations on what would be needed to refurbish the old plant. The consultant’s recommendation ranged from $44,700 to $58,200. Boone told the board…
Read More‘Trails of Wilmer Durr’ marked
The Mississippi House of Representatives recognizes the contributions of exemplary Mississippians, such as Wilmer Durr of Hazlehurst. Rep. Gregory Holloway was on hand Monday to unveil a sign marking the “Trails of Wilmer Durr.” A lifelong resident of Copiah County, Durr was born on December 12, 1920. He has been a great promoter of gospel…
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