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Delivery truck driver shot near Gallman
The Copiah County Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for the shooter in the Monday morning robbery of a delivery truck driver on Clear Creek Road near Gallman. The suspect is described as a black male, with a bald head and a gold tooth. He got out of a black,…
Read MoreWorkforce development vital to economy, MMA president says
Copiah-Lincoln Community College plays a vital role in workforce development, Mississippi Manufacturing Association president and CEO Jay C. Moon told the crowd at the 18th Annual Career Fair and Business and Industry Apprecation Luncheon Thursday on the Wesson campus. Moon updated the group on the state of manufacturing in Mississippi, stating that Mississippi has a…
Read More‘Deal’ tickets available for Wesson Founders Day
With Founders Day just around the corner, patrons in Wesson can now jump right into one of the up-and-coming parts of the event–Deal or No Deal. Tickets for the popular game are on sale now at several Wesson businesses, including BP Shop and Wash, Copiah Bank, Ace Hardware and Copiah County Courier. At only $5.00…
Read MoreSend-off parade for 1-155th CAB is Monday
Pike County Military Support Group promoting military awareness in community The Pike County Military Support Group is planning a send-off parade for the 1-155th CAB before their deployment to Iraq McComb, MS, March 17, 2009: The Pike County Military Support Group (PCMSG) is organizing a send-off parade for the 1-155th CAB (Combined Arms Battalion). The…
Read MoreBody found in Pearl River positively identified
The body found floating the Pearl River near Georgetown last week has been positively identified as a missing Jackson man, according to Copiah County Coroner Ellis Stuart. Sherrell Hogan, 26, was reported missing by his family to Jackson Police Department on March 6, 2009. Hogan was positively identified using DNA, Stuart reported Wednesday morning. Hogan…
Read MoreList of materials accepted at the county dump
COUNTY DUMPS OPEN The North Dump is located on Highway 27 East, just past Sojourner Trucking and Bankhead Lane. The South Dump is located on Cline Road. Take Martinsville Road to Tyson Rd, then left onto Dixie Garden Road, then right onto Cline Road. Everyone using the dumps is asked to follow these guidelines about…
Read MoreHelp beautify Copiah County this Saturday
By Retha Mayfield Saturday morning, April 4, a week before Easter, five municipalities in Copiah County will participate in Keep Copiah County Beautiful’s county wide cleanup helping residents get rid of accumulated clutter. Appliances, furniture, tires and other items can be easily disposed of that day. KCCB is an affiliate of Keep Mississippi/America Beautiful. Crystal…
Read MoreHelp for Simpson County tornado victims
For those who are interested in helping the tornado victims in Simpson County, the newspaper publisher in Magee sends the following contact information: Donations and work teams may be directed to Simpson Baptist Association, an organization of the rural Baptist churches in Simpson County. Mailing address 120 Simpson Baptist Drive, Mendenhall, MS 39114. The Mississippi…
Read MoreMEMA reports storm damage throughout the central Mississippi area
The following preliminary damages were reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s State Emergency Operations Center due to severe weather that occurred Wednesday and Thursday: * Adams: Numerous trees and power lines down county wide. * Amite: Trees and power lines down and wide spread power outages. * Jasper: Three homes damaged, one injury. …
Read MoreChild dies in house fire in Georgetown
An eight-year-old boy died of injuries sustained in a house fire in Georgetown Saturday morning. Emergency responders received the 911 call at 9:18 a.m. Robbie Melton died on the way to the hospital after the fire at 1034 Mary Street. The boy’s grandmother and younger sister sustained injuries and were flown to the burn center…
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