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Wesson 12’s bow out of state tourney
The Wesson 12-year old all-stars rallied back from a murderous first inning against Wayne County Tuesday evening only to fall short 5-3 after trailing 5-0 in a game that saw Wesson make five errors in the opening inning. The loss concludes a highly successful run for the 12’s as they exit state with two wins…
Read MorePublic Safety Day is this Saturday
Area residents, including parents and children are invited to enjoy Public Safety Day this Saturday morning in Hazlehurst. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and other comfort items and come ready to have fun with the Hazlehurst Police and Fire Departments. Beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until noon, the event…
Read MoreGood response to HOME hearing
About 50 people attended the public hearing on the HOME grant last Thursday at City Hall, expressing a great need for the housing rehabilitation program in Hazlehurst. The hearing gave the public an opportunity to pick up application forms and find out more information about the grant program which will allow the city to rebuild…
Read MoreSupervisors alter fire rebate distribution formula
Copiah’s supervisors at their recessed meeting July 20 acting upon the recommendation of seven of the county’s eleven rural fire department chiefs agreed to an even split of state fire insurance rebate money and county fire funds among the eleven rural fire departments. Copiah received $88,053 fire insurance rebate funds from the state this year…
Read MoreWesson 12’s bow out of state tourney
The Wesson 12-year old all-stars rallied back from a murderous first inning against Wayne County Tuesday evening only to fall short 5-3 after trailing 5-0 in a game that saw Wesson make five errors in the opening inning. The loss concludes a highly successful run for the 12’s as they exit state with two wins…
Read MoreModest increase in Copiah property values, even in recession
Copiah supervisors were advised July 7 that there were modest increases in property values during the year in all categories except motor vehicles as the tax rolls for 2009 were presented to begin the legal process of adoption. True value of real property increased to $789,409,740 up from $764,433,560 from 2008. Personal property increased to…
Read MoreNew board takes reins in Wesson
The new Board of Aldermen for the Town of Wesson is officially on the job after each member and the mayor took their oaths of office prior to July’s board meeting last Tuesday. Chancery Judge Ed Patten officiated the ceremony that saw two new aldermen–Billy Ellison of Ward 3 and Mike Douglas of Ward 1–begin…
Read MoreHazlehurst city board begins new term
The Hazlehurst Board of Aldermen met last Tuesday evening for their first meeting of a brand new board term. One of the first items to come before the board resulted in a split with Mayor Henry Banks casting the deciding vote. Aldermen split 2-2 over the appointment of city department heads, which is usually the…
Read MoreCopiah County under burn ban until further notice
Copiah County is under a burn ban until further notice, according to action taken by the Board of Supervisors last Friday. Several other counties in this part of the state have taken the same action due to dry conditions. Copiah County now has a burn ban flag which will be flown from the flagpole in…
Read MoreCity officials take oaths
Hazlehurst and Beauregard elected officials took their oaths of office during ceremonies Wednesday, July 1, at Hazlehurst City Hall. Copiah County Chancery Court Judge Ed Patten administered the oath to the mayors and aldermen for the City of Hazlehurst and Village of Beauregard. Four of Hazlehurst’s five aldermen were re-elected during the May primary. Taking…
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