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Local pastor and wife to be honored April 3
Parson Hill M.B. Church will celebrate their pastor and wife, Rev. Dr. Willie J. Jones and Sis. Cheryl D. Jones, with an appreciation service at noon, Sunday, April 3, for 23 years of faithful pastoral service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Jeremy T. Longino, of Hazlehurst. All churches and the public are invited. A…
Read MoreCobras fall to Newton County after ninth-inning score
The Wesson Cobras lost the lead late in a 6-3 defeat to Newton County on March 17. The game was tied at three with Newton County batting in the top of the ninth when Tyson Wood singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. The Cobras captured the lead in the second inning. Zack Woods…
Read MoreCobras overcome Loyd Star in face of early four-run inning
The Wesson Cobras managed through a push by Loyd Star in the first inning where the Cobras coughed up four runs but still won 7-6 on March 19. Wesson collected seven hits, and Loyd Star had one, in the high-scoring affair. Loyd Star got on the board in the first inning when Colby Terrell drew…
Read MoreDeputy Circuit Clerk Wanda Craig recognized for service to county
Smiley retires from City of Crystal Springs
Ribbon cutting held for Luv’s Coffee Bistro
The Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Luv’s Coffee Bistro, located at 156 West Gallatin Street in Hazlehurst. Those attending include Chamber representatives Tara Middleton, Brandi Coates, Jacqui Patten, and Deborah Sandifer; owners Dr. Dennis Sanders Jr. and Isluv Sanders; Linda Corley, Samuel Corley, Dennis Sanders; and bistro employees.
Read More‘A Grand Night’ to be held April 1
“A Grand Night” program is presented by the MacDowell Music Club to raise money to send area music students to music camp at Mississippi College this summer. Songs such as “Exodus,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” from “Frozen,” “Victory in Jesus,” Johnny Cash Medley, Patriotic Medley, “Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho,” and…
Read MoreCommunity & Religious Calendar
Sunday, March 20 Good Hope M.B. Church will celebrate Rev. R. D. Wells’ 33rd Pastoral Anniversary with a drive-thru parade at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 20. Line-up will begin at 12:30 pm. at Crystal Springs Middle School. All are invited to come be a part of this grand celebration. For more information, call 601-892-4715 or 601-892-0051.…
Read MoreLocal Scouts achieve Eagle rank
On Jan. 4, Ju’Marion Larry, Jake’Quavious Harris, and Alexander Roman achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. The trio received their awards and scholarships on Feb. 4 at the Eagle Scout banquet held at the Hilton in Jackson. They are members of Troop 142 in…
Read MoreWesson Attendance Center celebrates Black History Month
Wesson Attendance Center celebrated its 15th annual celebration of Black History Month on Feb. 28 in the school gymnasium. Sponsors Albert Brown and Kendra Armistad themed this year’s celebration as “The Power of Community.” This was a community-empowered event led by student leaders and community members, including those from St. Peter Rock M.B. Church and…
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