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Vincent Davis appointed chancery judge for 17th district
Jackson, MS – Governor Haley Barbour on Monday announced the appointment of Sen. Vincent Davis of Fayette to the 17th District Chancery Court position. His appointment began December 8. Davis replaces Judge Kennie E. Middleton, who died in September. The 17th Chancery Court District includes the following four counties: Adams, Claiborne, Jefferson and Wilkinson. “While…
Read More‘Journey Stories’ opens Dec. 12 for six week stay in Hazlehurst
The Smithsonian “Journey Stories” Exhibition opens at 7:00 pm on December 12, 2009 and remains on display until January 19, 2009 at the Hazlehurst Depot Museum. The Opening event provides the first opportunity for the community to experience the impressive display of images, text, and artifacts that tell the changing stories of how travel has…
Read MoreLengthy closed session occupies supervisors
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors dealt with a number of routine matters while in open session during Monday’s regular meeting. The board discussed personnel, litigation, and economic development in closed session for about an hour and a half. Economic development director Neil Honan requested the closed session to discuss sensitive economic development issues, but…
Read MoreLecture series to kick off with travel and economic development
BY JANET SCHRIVER During the next few weeks, as the Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs, I hope to keep you informed about a lecture series that will accompany the Smithsonian Exhibition on display at the Depot Museum in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. This exhibit was received for Copiah County through a competitive grant written from…
Read MoreWAC teams fall in LC tourney
A 25 mile trip to the east proved unkind to both Wesson varsity basketball teams last Monday. The Lady Cobras and Cobras both dropped contests to Mendenhall High School in the Lawrence County Tournament at Monticello. The Lady Cobras battled close to the Lady Tigers, but still came up on the short end. Wesson trailed…
Read MorePrep, Bowling Green earn sweeps over Copiah
By James Beasley The Copiah Academy boys and girls varsity basketball teams were thankful to have a few days off after losses at Jackson Prep and Bowling Green School last week. On Monday night, the Colonels traveled to Flowood, where they absorbed a 77-43 spanking at the hands of the Patriots. Prep led by only…
Read MoreWingfield takes two from Hazlehurst
The Falcons from Wingfield proved to be unhospitable visitors to Hazlehurst last Tuesday night, as both their teams defeated the Hazlehurst basketball teams. The Lady Falcons took Game 1 from the Lady Indians by a final of 62-59. The Lady Indians stubmbled out of the block in the first quarter and trailed 11-6. By the…
Read MoreHomemade Holidays at Heritage House Friday evening
Join the festivities on December 4 at the Open House at the Heritage House. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and wraps up at 7:30. Holidays and the Heritage House have become a Hazlehurst tradition and so too the use of alliteration in the name for the holiday theme. This year it’s Homemade Holidays with…
Read MoreEmergency communications improved
Copiah County Supervisors approved the purchase of hardware and accessories to become part of the state’s new communication system which will connect most state agencies at their recessed meeting November 23. A grant for $207,804 has been received for the project and several county agencies including municipalities have paid an additional $41,568 to participate. Purchase…
Read MoreHazlehurst Christmas parade is Monday
The Hazlehurst Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 7. Mayor Henry Banks and other city officials will lead the parade. The Grand Marshal will be Copiah County native and Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens. Santa Claus will ride atop the fire engines and throw candy to the children. The parade will…
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