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Courthouse renovations near completion
The upper floors of the Copiah County Courthouse look like a different building than they did just a few months ago. The long-awaited renovation project is nearly complete, restoring the century-old courthouse to a more historical appearance. The entire second and third floors of the courthouse have been affected by the project, with some major…
Read MoreAllen VFD receives grant from Forestry Commission
The Allen Community Volunteer Fire Department of Copiah County received safety equipment recently from the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) as part of a National Fire Plan Program grant through the USDA Forest Service “This equipment will improve the capability and effectiveness of the local volunteer fire departments in central Mississippi to safely protect lives and…
Read MoreState plans to overhaul school district
The State Department of Education last week announced plans to overhaul the academically and financially troubled Hazlehurst City School District. The state plans to do away with the school board and evaluate the rest of the district’s personnel. “We’re still studying things and making decisions,” said Stanley Blackmon, conservator. “We’re still in the planning stages…
Read MoreCo-Lin Lady Wolves soccer
Playing for the Wolves from Copiah County are shown.
Read MoreCo-Lin Lady Wolves soccer
Playing for the Wolves from Copiah County are shown.
Read MoreCity awarded grant for sewer improvements
The City of Hazlehurst has been awarded a $440,000 CDBG for sewer improvements. Rep. Greg Holloway presented the official award letter to city officials last week.
Read MoreGeorgetown’s new tanker arrives
The Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department’s new tanker truck can do more than just carry water. The vehicle carries enough optional equipment for fighting fires, and it can even carry drinking water — a feature that will be much needed if another storm like Katrina blows through Copiah County. The 2008 Freightliner Water Master vacuum tanker…
Read MoreSlight tax decrease planned for Copiah County
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors opened Monday’s recessed session with a public hearing on the proposed budget for the new fiscal year. The only member of the public to offer input stated concerns about the county’s proposed .99 mill decrease in taxes. A mill is expected to bring in about $142,000. The citizen asked…
Read MoreGarbage bills going up
Copiah County residents will begin paying a few dollars more for garbage collection beginning in November. The Board of Supervisors authorized an increase to $15 per month, up from the current $12 per month rate, to cover increased costs in the sanitation department. Waste Management’s contract with the county allows the contractor to raise their…
Read MoreNot enough funds for road project
The Copiah County Board of Supervisors rejected bids on the 2008 overlay project as being over the engineer’s estimate. The board reviewed available funds with county engineer Joe Johnson during Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting and decided the county does not have sufficient State Aid funds to cover the project. The county may rebid the project…
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