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Harper scores 29 in loss to Parklane
By James Beasley The Copiah Academy Colonels exploded for 21 points in the fourth quarter, but the Oak Forest Jackets scored 22 points in the same period enroute to a 59-46 victory in Gallman last week. The Colonels led 9-8 after one period, but trailed 18-16 at halftime. The Jackets outscored CA 19-9 in the…
Read MoreCounty moves ahead on emergency shelter
Copiah’s supervisors in recessed session January 19 authorized a letter to Bob Boteler, Director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency seeking to spend about $195,000 in local funds for later reimbursement if the grant is finalized for project design on a 361 storm shelter for which Copiah has received pre-application approval under a Hazard Mitigation…
Read MoreWilmer Durr Trail to be dedicated February 1
The Wilmer Durr Trail will be dedicated Monday, Feb. 1, with ceremonies to begin at 10 a.m. at the Copiah County Ministerial Alliance Building presided over by Rep. Gregory Holloway. The marker in front of the radio station will be dedicated at 11 a.m. with local and county officials present. The public is invited. Durr…
Read MoreTornado strikes Copiah County
Buildings and trees bore the brunt of the damage when a tornado tore through Copiah County near Hazlehurst just after midnight on Thursday, January 21. The EF2-rated tornado produced maximum winds of 115 mph, cutting a swathe nearly four miles long and 500 yards wide. No one was injured or killed in the storm. According…
Read MoreStorm damage report from MEMA
MEMA Receives Damage Reports from Severe Weather Pearl – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has received damage reports from three counties for the severe weather system that moved through the state Wednesday and today. The reports from the counties are as follows: Copiah County: Three roads closed due to debris/flooding, reports of damaged homes and…
Read MoreHazlehurst Chamber banquet set for Tuesday
The Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual banquet on Tuesday, January 26 at 6 p.m. at Rolling Hills Country Club. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend the celebration. The social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the meal at 6:45. Guest speaker will be Chip Johnson, mayor of Hernando. Johnson…
Read MoreConstruction projects planned on Crystal Springs, Wesson campuses
Copiah School Board Members Channel, Smith and Stamps were elected president, vice president and secretary, respectively, for 2010 at the monthly meeting January 4. Plans were made to advertise for construction work to install an elevator and install new lighting and ceilings in the Crystal Springs High School and to install new lighting and ceilings…
Read MoreChange of date for Hazlehurst School Board meeting
Hazlehurst City School Board Meeting will be on Jan. 28 instead of Jan 26.
Read MoreNext Journey Stories lecture to honor Dr. King
The final lecture of the Smithsonian Exhibition lecture series is scheduled to be held at Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ at 2021 Monticello Street in Hazlehurst at 7:00 p.m. on January 18 and is open to the public. The event honors the journey story of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Deanne Dewer from…
Read MoreRep. Holloway to speak at NAACP breakfast
The Hazlehurst Branch of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P.) will hold its Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Breakfast, Monday, January 18, at 9:30 a.m. The breakfast will be held at the Damascus Outreach Center, 160 Gallatin Street, Hazlehurst. The guest speaker for this event is District 76…
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