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Hazlehurst plans small annexation for economic development
The Hazlehurst Board of Aldermen voted to take steps to annex about seven acres at the request of a property developer. David Huntington explained the need for more commercial property in Hazlehurst for small businesses who can’t afford highway frontage. He proposes development of property about 200 feet off the right of way of Highway…
Read MoreFrank Davis was one of six brothers to serve in World War II
It is hard for any mother to send her son off to war, but imagine having to send six. Frank Davis of Hazlehurst said it was definitely a hardship on his mother. “I was one of six boys, all in service,” he said. In addition to the six Davis boys, their sister’s husband also served…
Read MoreArea b-ball teams in action
The Copiah Academy Lady Colonels split a pair of games last week as they opened their season at the ACCS Pre-Season Tournament in Natchez.On Monday night, Brookhaven Academy jumped out to an 18-3 lead in the opening quarter and led 31-9 at halftime. That lead proved to be insurmountable as the Lady Cougars coasted to…
Read MoreAll three teams knocked out of playoffs
Football season is officially over in Copiah County after last Friday’s games. Hazlehurst, Copiah Academy and Wesson all lost first round playoff contests and were eliminated from post-season play. In Greenville, Copiah got an 88 yard rushing touchdown from sophomore running back Kelton Smith in the first quarter for a 6-0 lead. The Generals from…
Read MoreArea b-ball teams in action
The Copiah Academy Lady Colonels split a pair of games last week as they opened their season at the ACCS Pre-Season Tournament in Natchez.On Monday night, Brookhaven Academy jumped out to an 18-3 lead in the opening quarter and led 31-9 at halftime. That lead proved to be insurmountable as the Lady Cougars coasted to…
Read MoreAll three teams knocked out of playoffs
Football season is officially over in Copiah County after last Friday’s games. Hazlehurst, Copiah Academy and Wesson all lost first round playoff contests and were eliminated from post-season play. In Greenville, Copiah got an 88 yard rushing touchdown from sophomore running back Kelton Smith in the first quarter for a 6-0 lead. The Generals from…
Read MoreMajor Christian Patterson to speak at Veterans Day service at courthouse
Major Christian Patterson will be the guest speaker for the annual Veterans Day service sponsored by the Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce. The service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. in the circuit courtroom in the Copiah County Courthouse. Major Patterson is the deputy director of public affairs for the Mississippi Military…
Read MoreCol. Glenn Taylor to speak at Veterans Day service in Gallman
Arrangements are being completed by the Military Order of the Purple Heart for the observance of Veterans Day on November 11 at 11 a.m. at the multipurpose building at the Copiah County Fairgrounds at Gallman. Colonel Glenn A Taylor, Director of Support for the Mississippi Air National Guard assigned to the Joint Force Headquarters in…
Read MoreRoutine housekeeping session for county board
The regular November meeting of the Copiah County Board of Supervisors covered a number of uneventful housekeeping matters, including repairs at the jail and closure of a rural bridge. Deputy Larry Lee’s scheduled step increase in pay was approved, which is included in the budget. Sheriff Harold Jones was authorized to purchase a fax machine…
Read MoreFootball playoffs set
The regular season is over. Now the second season starts. And, three teams from Copiah County will attempt to capture state titles. Copiah Academy travels to Greenville to face Washington School in the semi-finals of the AAA-Div. II playoffs. Copiah, 6-5, defeated Oak Forest 6-0 in Gallman last Friday to qualify. The Hazlehurst Indians also…
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