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School district abolished
The members of the Hazlehurst City School District Board of Trustees received official notification on Friday that their services are no longer required. The Hazlehurst City School District has been abolished, a measure that has been in the works for months. The state took over operation of the district in May 2008. The school board…
Read MoreCopiah’s economic development outlook fuzzy for 2009
BY JOE B. COATES This year could be a banner year for economic and industrial development in Copiah County, or it could be one to forget. “We’re just not sure what’s going take place, moreso than in other recent years,” said Neil Honan, Executive Director of the Copiah County Economic Development District. Honan was speaking…
Read MoreCounty raises fees for housing inmates
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors voted to approve contracts with the municipalities and Co-Lin that will up the fees for housing inmates to $28 per day. The cities were notified well in advance of the increase in fees, explained Sheriff Harold Jones. The fee for prisoner maintenance has not been raised since 1998 when…
Read MoreMissing men found in submerged vehicle
The bodies of three men missing since Friday, January 16, were found Tuesday morning, January 20. Copiah County Sheriff Harold Jones reported the bodies of Timothy Young, 23; Justin Middlebrook, 22; and Isaiah Tucker, 20, were found off Mississippi Highway 27, about two miles south of Rockport. The three men were reported missing when they…
Read MoreCo-Lin’s Young reaches milestone
WESSON – Copiah-Lincoln Community College Women’s Head Basketball Coach Gywn Young was recently recognized at a ceremony as he reached another milestone in his illustrious coaching career, 700 career wins. The win came in a thrilling 81-80 overtime victory over the Northeast Mississippi Lady Tigers on Dec. 13, 2008. Young is currently the National Junior…
Read MoreCA roundballers split sets
The Prentiss Christian Saints rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit and outscored Copiah Academy 31-16 in the second half to earn a 48-43 victory over the Colonels in Gallman last week. CA’s Caleb Stewart led all scorers with 19 points. Other Copiah totals included Reece Hankins with 8 points, Ben Boone with 6 points, Russell…
Read MoreIndians sweep CS Tigers
Both the Hazlehurst Indians and Lady Indians gained revenge on their home court last Friday night for early season loses to arch-rival Crystal Springs. The Lady Indians posted a 34 – 28 win, and the HHS boys followed with a 69 – 62 victory. Played in front of a packed house, both games featured “in…
Read MoreWesson boys, girls pick up big wins
The Wesson Cobras (13-7) slushed through an 18 point first half with the Bears of West Lincoln to uncork in the second half for 68 points and an 84-77 double overtime win in Wesson. Wesson Boys 84, West Lincoln 77 The Cobras got a 24 point effort from senior guard Josh Hood to…
Read MoreGov. Haley Barbour declares Earthquake Awareness Week
PEARL – Northwest Mississippi counties are at risk for a severe earthquake in the future. In an effort to educate residents about the potential for earthquakes, Governor Haley Barbour has declared January 26 – 30, Mississippi’s Earthquake Awareness Week. “An earthquake is a very real threat to Mississippians,” Governor Barbour said. “It is extremely important…
Read MoreCo-Lin’s Young reaches milestone
WESSON – Copiah-Lincoln Community College Women’s Head Basketball Coach Gywn Young was recently recognized at a ceremony as he reached another milestone in his illustrious coaching career, 700 career wins. The win came in a thrilling 81-80 overtime victory over the Northeast Mississippi Lady Tigers on Dec. 13, 2008. Young is currently the National Junior…
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