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CA 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 MoreMaggie Wade to speak at Hazlehurst Chamber banquet
The Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce annual banquet will feature WLBT on-air personality Maggie Wade, a Crystal Springs native, and will be held at Rolling Hills Country Club on Tuesday, January 27.
Read MoreSupreme Court visits Hazlehurst for investiture of Justice Kitchens
The Mississippi Supreme Court convened in Hazlehurst on Saturday for the investiture of Justice James Warren Kitchens of Crystal Springs. Chief Justice William L. Wallter, Jr. presided during Saturday’s ceremony. He remarked that he believed it was the first time the Mississippi Supreme Court had held a session in Copiah County. Retired Circuit Judge Joe…
Read MoreA chilly day for Day of Unity parade
The chilly weather did not stop the crowd from attending the Day of Unity festivities on the courthouse grounds or participating in the march to Hazlehurst High School to hear the keynote speaker Monday afternoon.
Read MoreWesson inks 15 year deal with Cable One
BY JOE B. COATES Wesson aldermen approved a 15 year franchise deal with Cable One, based in Brookhaven, as the town’s cable television provider by a vote of 4-0 during the board’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 6. Lura Greer, was not present at the meeting as she has been battling an illness. Cable…
Read MoreHard freeze warnings for Thursday night
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Frigid weather is approaching Mississippi and some areas of the state could experience record low readings by early Friday. Hard freeze watches and warnings are in place for Thursday night, especially in southern counties, as some of the coldest weather in years spreads southward to the Gulf of Mexico. Highs Thursday…
Read MoreWesson varsity kickers lost to Cathedral
The Wesson Cobras hosted the Cathedral Green Waves in soccer action on Saturday morning at the Hansel King Sportsplex. The Cobras played an impressive game against the Green Waves holding them to a score of 1-1 throughout regulation play. They eventually lost to the Green Waves 4-2 after a shootout competition. The Cobras scored early…
Read MoreWesson boys split action on the court
By Bradley Crow The Wesson Cobras won a huge contest last Tuesday evening beating St. Andrew’s on the road for the first time in Coach Ron Kessler’s tenure at Wesson 42-34. The Cobras also dropped a 12 point loss to the McLaurin Tigers while the high school girls dispatched both teams easily in route…
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