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Indians qualify for state 3A tournament in Jackson
After playing four games in five days in the south state 3A tournament last week, the Hazlehurst Indians, 23-9, needed a rest before beginning play in the state tournament on Tuesday night. Tired or not, the Indians are on a roll and are hungry for that gold ball. “I’m tired, so I know our players…
Read MoreBay Springs knocks Wesson Lady Cobras out of South 2A
BY BRADLEY CROW The youthful Lady Cobras of Wesson (27-7) had their Cinderella season brought to an end against two senior-laden squads in Scott Central and Bay Springs this weekend in the Class 2A South State Tournament. The Lady Cobras were introduced to a new style of basketball in the tournament that saw rough, aggressive…
Read MoreIndians qualify for state 3A tournament in Jackson
After playing four games in five days in the south state 3A tournament last week, the Hazlehurst Indians, 23-9, needed a rest before beginning play in the state tournament on Tuesday night. Tired or not, the Indians are on a roll and are hungry for that gold ball. “I’m tired, so I know our players…
Read MoreIndians, Lady Cobras advance in state tourneys
BY BRADLEY CROW & JOE BUCK COATES The Wesson Lady Cobras (27-5) were beaten, battered and bruised at the end of Thursday night’s showdown with the Newton Lady Tigers but the smiles washed all that away as the Cobras stole the show with a gutty 62-57 victory in the Class 2A south state tournament. The…
Read MoreIndians march into South State quarterfinals
The run-and-gun Hazlehurst Indians ran another team out of the Indians’ gym Tuesday night. This time, the victim was West Marion, and the final was 80-70. Cedric Walker led the Indians with 23, and Fred Fuller poured in 21. Justin Durr (14) and Gabriel Gray (12) were the other Indians in double figures. The Indians’…
Read MoreIndians march into South State quarterfinals
The run-and-gun Hazlehurst Indians ran another team out of the Indians’ gym Tuesday night. This time, the victim was West Marion, and the final was 80-70. Cedric Walker led the Indians with 23, and Fred Fuller poured in 21. Justin Durr (14) and Gabriel Gray (12) were the other Indians in double figures. The Indians’…
Read MoreCagle recognized for 20 years service on Co-Lin board
Don Cagle honored for 20 years of service to Co-Lin board of trustees. Steve Amos is new member of board.
Read MoreLady Cobras advance in Monday win over Richton
BY BRADLEY CROW The Wesson Lady Cobras (26-5) used a 25 point first quarter to break the press and break the hearts of the Richton Lady Rebels 70-54 and send them packing before a capacity home crowd Monday evening in Wesson. Ann Shelby Davis led Wesson with 27 points while post player Shauntay Walker delivered…
Read MoreFire departments respond to 1445 calls in 2008
Copiah County’s 12 fire departments made 1445 responses during 2008, down slightly from 2007, supervisors were told by Randle Drane, Fire Coordinator, at the board meeting Feb. 10. Drane presented a chart to the board of supervisors comparing annual call totals from 2006 to 2008. Half of the 12 departments reported an increase in call…
Read MoreLady Cobras advance in Monday win over Richton
BY BRADLEY CROW The Wesson Lady Cobras (26-5) used a 25 point first quarter to break the press and break the hearts of the Richton Lady Rebels 70-54 and send them packing before a capacity home crowd Monday evening in Wesson. Ann Shelby Davis led Wesson with 27 points while post player Shauntay Walker delivered…
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