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County alters septic ordinance
Following an increasing number of complaints from citizens, the Copiah County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to amend the county’s ordinance regulating the disposal of wastewater and sewage. Under the county’s 1991 ordinance, all citizens were required to get an inspection and final approval for their septic systems from the Health Department before they could…
Read MoreFinal election totals
A record number of voters turned out for the general election on Tuesday, November 4 – 73% of registered voters cast ballots on Tuesday. Of Copiah County’s 19,716 total registered voters, 14,455 participated in the historic presidental election which will place Barack Obama in the White House. The Democratic Party candidates won most of the…
Read MoreCity to require permit for signs
The Hazlehurst Board of Aldermen adopted a new policy for sign permits. New businesses putting up signs, or old businesses replacing signs, will be required to get a permit from the city. The policy is based on that of the city of Natchez, city officials reported. In other business, the board approved amendments to the…
Read MoreFriday night’s playoff scores
Hazlehurst 60 Purvis 20…The Indians will host Franklin County this Friday night. The 3A top ranked Bulldogs, 10-1, defeated Southeast Lauderdale 36-7. Copiah 15 Winston 32…Copiah led 15-7 at halftime, but ran out of gas. The game wasn’t decided until a late touchdown pass of 27 yards by the home team. The Colonels finished…
Read MoreFriday night’s playoff scores
Hazlehurst 60 Purvis 20…The Indians will host Franklin County this Friday night. The 3A top ranked Bulldogs, 10-1, defeated Southeast Lauderdale 36-7. Copiah 15 Winston 32…Copiah led 15-7 at halftime, but ran out of gas. The game wasn’t decided until a late touchdown pass of 27 yards by the home team. The Colonels finished…
Read MoreUnofficial election results for Copiah
FEDERAL OFFICE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES John McCain for President and Republican 6683 Sarah Palin for Vice President Barack Obama for President and Democrat 7640 Joe Biden for Vice President Chuck Baldwin for President and Constitution 26 Darrell L. Castle for Vice President…
Read MoreVeterans Day service at courthouse Nov. 11
The Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. on the front lawn of the Copiah County Courthouse. The guest speaker will be Major General James “Ike” Pyland, Assistant Adjutant General, Mississippi Army National Guard. General Pylant began his military career in 1966 when he enlisted in the Mississippi Army…
Read MoreSupervisors consider adopting building codes
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation by Mark Roberts of the International Code Council during Monday’s regular monthly session. Copiah County does not currently have a system in place for building inspections. Supervisor Terry Channell said, “Right now there’s no way to protect people who are getting their houses built [in Copiah…
Read MoreAll football teams reach playoffs
Hazlehurst, winners of seven straight and champions of Region 6-3A will host Purvis, the fourth place team from Region 8-3A. Crystal Springs, fourth in Region 6-3A travels to Columbia, Region 8-3A champs. Wesson, who finished third in Region 6-2A, will have to travel to Biloxi to face St. Patrick, the Region 8-2A runners-up. Copiah Academy,…
Read MoreAll football teams reach playoffs
Hazlehurst, winners of seven straight and champions of Region 6-3A will host Purvis, the fourth place team from Region 8-3A. Crystal Springs, fourth in Region 6-3A travels to Columbia, Region 8-3A champs. Wesson, who finished third in Region 6-2A, will have to travel to Biloxi to face St. Patrick, the Region 8-2A runners-up. Copiah Academy,…
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