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Copiah receives ARRA funds for water well project
Copiah County will receive a $425,000 Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to help build a new water well to serve the Copiah Industrial Park. The project, made possible because of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is expected to create additional jobs and private investment in the region. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke…
Read MoreWeatherization help available
Southwest Mississippi Opportunity, Inc. Community Action Agency in McComb has announced funds are available through the American Recovery Reinvestment Act Weatherization Program to provide services designed to reduce energy costs. The weatherization process will make the homes of eligible homeowners more energy efficient. The program assists primarily the elderly, disabled or low-income families with young…
Read MorePut safety first at Fourth of July cookouts
Put Safety First at Family Fourth of July Cookouts JACKSON- Family and friends will soon be gathering for the annual Fourth of July cookout. Make this annual family tradition a memorable one this year by keeping the fire in the grill, under hot dogs and burgers, not flaring out of control to threaten your…
Read MoreCopiah posts double-digit unemployment for May
Seasonal Influences takes Unemployment Rate for Mississippi to 9.6 Percent Jackson – The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the month of May increased over the month to 9.6 percent from 8.6 percent recorded in the month of April. This was largely affected by seasonal influences, announced the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). The…
Read MoreCounty breaks ground on Advance Lane project
Officials broke ground last Monday on a $750,000 investment to widen Advance Lane in the industrial park and offer more tangible reasons for industries to locate to the park in Gallman. Copiah County Economic Development District Executive Director Neil Honan said that the year-long project to obtain the $750,000 Katrina CDBG would not have been…
Read MoreReward offered for info on slaying of Donahoe
A $31,000 reward is being offered for credible information leading to the arrest of person or persons responsible for the murder of Luke Donahoe at Sak N Pak in Crystal Springs on Friday, March 6, 2009. Police say the shooter was described as a slender male, about 5 feet 10 inches, wearing a black baseball…
Read MoreWesson 8’s defeat Copiah
Aaron Mooney delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday night to plate Wesson runner Ethan Gladden and give Wesson a stunning 15-14 victory over the Copiah 8-year old All-Stars. Wesson, who had squandered a 12-2 and 14-6 lead during the game, fell prey to hot Copiah bats and sloppy…
Read MoreWesson 8’s defeat Copiah
Aaron Mooney delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday night to plate Wesson runner Ethan Gladden and give Wesson a stunning 15-14 victory over the Copiah 8-year old All-Stars. Wesson, who had squandered a 12-2 and 14-6 lead during the game, fell prey to hot Copiah bats and sloppy…
Read MoreCopiah, Wesson 8’s win
The Copiah 8-year old All-Stars beat Pine Hills 21-15 Tuesday night, while the Wesson 8’s beat Brookhaven Nationals 7-5. Both games were played on the opening day of the District 6 tournament in Summit, MS. Copiah and Wesson will square off in a winners bracket game at 8:00 p.m. today in Summit. 7 Year Olds…
Read MoreCopiah 7 & 8 all-stars announced
BY BRADLEY CROW Copiah County announced its 7 & 8 year old all-star teams at the conclusion of the regular season. The league 7 & 8 year old Coach Pitch championship was won by One Stop Repair coached by Darrell Granger. The representatives for the 2009 8-year old All-Star squad are as follows: Spence Granger,…
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