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‘Set the Record Straight’ at Hazlehurst Library Oct. 25
The George W. Covington Memorial Library (Hazlehurst) invites you to “Set the Record Straight” on Saturday, October 25, 2008, 10 to 11 a.m. in the John Applewhite Noble meeting room. A DiverseCity activity in association with the library’s receipt of the Institute of Museum and Library Science’s (IMLS) “We the People” bookshelf grant, this event…
Read MoreOver 100 vendors lined up for Wesson Flea Market
The 37th Annual Wesson Flea Market Outdoor Arts and Crafts Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, October 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This show and sale will be held on the Main Street of Wesson and is sponsored by the Town of Wesson Fire Department. Over 100 vendors have registered from…
Read MoreLong time Hazlehurst attorney and civic activist Allen dies
Stephen Ellis Allen, Jr., 87, a retired attorney in Hazlehurst, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14 at Hazlehurst United Methodist Church with burial at the Hazlehurst Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Stringer Funeral…
Read MoreHistoric renovation nearly complete
Another historic renovation project is complete at the Copiah County Courthouse – not the first in its long history, reports Chancery Clerk Steve Amos. This week contractors are finishing up the installation of the sound system and other final details. New furniture will be delivered in the next day or two, and then the Circuit…
Read MoreNew garbage rates in effect Nov. 1
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors on Monday officially voted to raise the solid waste collection fees effective November 1. Citizens living outside the city limits whose garbage is collected by the county’s contractor will pay $42 for the current quarter – this breaks down to $12 for October and $15 each for November and…
Read MoreWater department flushing mains
The Hazlehurst Water Department will be flushing all fire hydrants during the entire month of October. For questions regarding your area call 601-894-2261.
Read MoreWesson homecoming court to be presented Friday night
WESSON HOMECOMING COURT – The 2008 Homecoming Court of Wesson Attendance Center gathered for photos at the old Wesson School last Tuesday morning. In front are crown bearer Cade Lowery and flower girl Shelby Maxwell. Standing from left, second row, are seventh graders Elise Whittington, Bailey Middleton and Ashton Newman; Claire Whittington, eighth; and, Taylor…
Read MoreNew fire truck for Bethel
Bethel VFD took delivery of their new tanker-pumper last week. The truck was provided to Copiah County firefighters under grant programs.
Read MoreCopiah Academy homecoming is Friday night
The Colonels play host to Wayne Academy in football to cap off the week.
Read MoreThere’s still time to register to vote
There is still time to register to vote in the Presidential election in November. The deadline to register in the Circuit Clerk’s office is Friday, October 3, by 5 p.m. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by October 4. Voter registration forms can be picked up from the Circuit Clerk’s office in the Courthouse, or downloaded…
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