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Hernando mayor to speak at Hazlehurst Chamber banquet
The membership of the Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce will convene on Tuesday, January 26 at 6 p.m. at Rolling Hills Country Club to celebrate the organization’s annual banquet. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend the celebration Beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m., the program continues with a meal at 6:45, followed by…
Read MoreStrong lineup of talent for Day of Unity celebration
The Day of Unity Musical/Fashion and Talent Show in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will take place this Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 5:00 pm at the Hazlehurst High School Auditorium. Special guest will be the Utica Southernaires of Utica, MS and Minister Stallings and the Men of Faith from Starkville, MS.…
Read MoreGrants sought to build new hospital in Copiah County
Copiah County supervisors were advised that grants are being sought to build a new hospital in the county at their recessed meeting January 8. Larry Walker, who has been administrator at Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital for three months, pointed out that renovation costs to bring the present hospital built in the 1950’s up to today’s…
Read MoreSupervisors begin year with appointments
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors began the first meeting of the new year by appointing new board officers and reappointing county department heads. Supervisor Jimmy Phillips of District 5 will take the reins as board president this year. Supervisor Kenneth Powell of District 4 will serve as vice president. The board reappointed county department…
Read MoreDon’t miss visiting Smithsonian exhibition
BY JANET SCHRIVER Now is the time to visit the Smithsonian exhibition, Journey Stories. The exhibit remains on display at the Hazlehurst Depot Museum through January 19. Visitors continue to comment on the quality of the exhibit. The standing panels are impressive not only visually but are filled with factual content and enhanced with interactive…
Read MoreArctic blast hits Copiah
BRRRRRRRR! Coldest weather in 20 years heading our way BY JOE B. COATES Before this week’s edition of the Courier hit the racks and the mailboxes, Copiah Countians had already experienced several days worth of bone chilling temperatures. A mass of arctic air moved into the area earlier in the week, dropping temperatures some 15…
Read MoreGovernor sets date for Senate special election
Jackson, Mississippi – Governor Haley Barbour today set a Feb. 16 special election date for the District 36 vacancy in the State Senate. The district includes Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds and Jefferson counties. The qualifying deadline for the election is Jan. 15. If a run-off is necessary, it will be held on March 9. The office became open…
Read MoreBasketball schedule at a glance
January 8Enterprise at Wesson4:00/5:00/6:00/7:30Franklin Co. at Hazlehurst6:00/7:30January 9Copiah at Tri-County12/1/2/3:15/4:30/6:00/7:30Wesson at Bogue Chitto2:00/3:00/4:00/5:30January 11Parklane at Copiah4:00/5:00/6:00/7:30Co-Lin JH Tourn. at B. ChittoJanuary 12Wilkinson County at Haz.5:00/6:00/7:30Hinds AHS at Wesson5:00/6:00/7:30Jackson Prep at Copiah4:00/5:00/6:00/7:30January 13Wesson JH at Bogue Chitto(Girls 4:00, Boys 5:15)January 15Copiah at Pres. Christian3:30/4:30/5:30/6:30/8:00Wesson at Loyd Star4:00/5:00/6:00/7:30January 16Brookhaven at Copiah1:00/2:00/3:00/4:00/5:00/6:30January 19Hazlehurst at Amite Co.6:00/7:30Puckett at Wesson5:00/6:00/7:30Oak…
Read MoreWesson teams captured 3rd in Dexter Classic
A third place finish was the result for both Wesson basketball teams, after each finished the week with two wins and one loss in the Dexter Classic. GIRLS ACTION The Lady Cobras blew out under-manned Sacred Heart 75-14 on Monday. On Tuesday, the Lady Cobras ran out of time in a comeback bid against Perry…
Read MoreColonels pound Ben’s Ford
By James Beasley The Copiah Academy Colonels outscored Ben’s Ford (LA) 23-7 in the third quarter and enroute to a 63-49 win in the consolation game of the Brookhaven Academy Invitational last week. Ben’s Ford led 14-12 after one quarter, but CA went on a 16-10 run in the second period to grab a 28-24…
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