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Day of Unity ‘Show of Talent’ set to go
Once again the stage is set for the 10th Annual Day of Unity Musical/Fashion and Talent Show in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 5 p.m. at the Hazlehurst High School Auditorium. This year’s event will be an All Show of Talent featuring and honoring talented youth…
Read MoreWesson 8th graders sweep Salem
BY BRADLEY CROW The Wesson boys and girls 8th grade basketball teams whipped the Salem Wildcats Tuesday night in Wesson in Mid-South Conference action. Wesson Girls 34, Salem 16Azaria Smith led the Lady Cobras with 8 points in the win that saw every Cobra get playing time. Wesson Boys 48, Salem 40The Cobras were led…
Read MoreWesson 8th graders sweep Salem
BY BRADLEY CROW The Wesson boys and girls 8th grade basketball teams whipped the Salem Wildcats Tuesday night in Wesson in Mid-South Conference action. Wesson Girls 34, Salem 16Azaria Smith led the Lady Cobras with 8 points in the win that saw every Cobra get playing time. Wesson Boys 48, Salem 40The Cobras were led…
Read MoreBasketball Schedules this week
January 8 Copiah at East Rankin (V) 4 p.m. Wesson at Bogue Chitto(JH) 5 & 6 p.m January 9 Magee at Hazlehurst 6 p.m. Wesson at McLaurin (JV/V) 5 p.m. Copiah at Prentiss (JH/V) 4 p.m. January 10 Wesson at JH Mid South Tournament at Cathedral TBA Canton at Copiah…
Read MoreCounty reappoints department heads
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors began the new year in its traditional manner by reappointing department heads and electing a new board president. Terry Channell, supervisor of District 2, took the reins from outgoing president Earl Dixon of District 1. Vice president of the board for 2009 will be Jimmy Phillips of District 5.…
Read MoreA look back at 2008 – Part 2
July – Budget being finalized for next school year. Blackmon to focus on children learning, not on adults, he says. Patriotism on display in Wesson on walls of Marvin Hoffner’s barbershop. Natural gas storage project seeks permission from MDEQ to proceed. Test well to be drilled in Hazlehurst. 19-year-old killed on Highway 28. Thursdays are…
Read MoreWesson teams sweep through Wesson Invitational
LADY COBRAS ACTION BY BRADLEY CROW The Wesson Lady Cobras (12-4, 3-0) basketball team had a successful holiday break by winning the Wesson Invitational and also slugging a tough Hinds AHS squad in the process to climb to 3-0 in district play. “We are playing our best ball to this date,” explained head coach Hugh…
Read MoreBasketball Schedules this week
January 8 Copiah at East Rankin (V) 4 p.m. Wesson at Bogue Chitto(JH) 5 & 6 p.m January 9 Magee at Hazlehurst 6 p.m. Wesson at McLaurin (JV/V) 5 p.m. Copiah at Prentiss (JH/V) 4 p.m. January 10 Wesson at JH Mid South Tournament at Cathedral TBA Canton at Copiah…
Read MoreWesson teams sweep through Wesson Invitational
LADY COBRAS ACTION BY BRADLEY CROW The Wesson Lady Cobras (12-4, 3-0) basketball team had a successful holiday break by winning the Wesson Invitational and also slugging a tough Hinds AHS squad in the process to climb to 3-0 in district play. “We are playing our best ball to this date,” explained head coach Hugh…
Read MoreA look back at 2008 headlines
January – Courthouse restoration bids within estimate. Library system receives grant. County elected officials sworn in for new term. Traffic accident leads to drug arrest. Murder suspect still on loose. Courthouse renovations get greenlight from MDAH. Wesson gets grant for sirens. School board interviews applicants for superintendent position. 50 years in business for Billy Thornton.…
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