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State Office of Volunteerism to assist with hurricane related issues
PEARL – As part of its mission as the State Office of Volunteerism, the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service staff members are working out of the Mississippi Emergency Operations Center to fill volunteerism and donations functions there. “After Hurricane Katrina, Governor Haley Barbour recognized the need to have volunteer management representation at the table, and…
Read MoreMEMA-One special needs shelter open
Dialysis Dialysis patients with concerns about maintaining their routine dialysis schedule or the availability of dialysis facilities for evacuees should call the transient treatment travel line toll-free at 1-877-936-9260. Special Medical Needs Shelters At this time, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has opened one state special medical needs shelter at Hinds Community College,…
Read MoreShelters beginning to book up
Families fleeing southern portions of Mississippi and Louisiana ahead of Gustav are expected to begin arriving at Copiah County shelters Saturday. Highland Baptist Church on North Jackson Street in Crystal Springs reports that the Copiah EOC has asked them to open their doors at 8 a.m. Saturday morning. Camp Wesley Pines in Gallman and Sylvarena…
Read MoreFood safety tips from MSU
Cooking and eating habits must change to fit the situation during a power failure. You may have no heat, no refrigeration, and limited water. Health risks from contaminated or spoiled foods may increase. Follow these instructions when preparing food during a power outage. Save Fuel Choose foods that cook quickly if you have limited heat…
Read MoreNo tax increase in city budget
There will be no tax increase required for the City of Hazlehurst to have a balanced budget for the new fiscal year. But there will be some modifications from the budgets proposed by department heads, cautioned Mayor Henry Banks. “We have to take a little from everybody,” Banks told the crowd at the budget hearing…
Read MoreCity receives grant to combat sewage
BY JOE B. COATES For years, flooding has been a terrible problem for parts of Wards 2, 3, and 4 in Hazlehurst. The areas along and between Nelson Drive, Massengill Street, Ainsworth Street and St. Charles Street in Hazlehurst have been hardest hit. During times of heavy rain, main hole covers have flooded and have…
Read MoreSupervisors hear budget requests, audit report
After several years of clean audits, the Copiah County Board of Supervisors recently received a nasty shock: nine findings noted in the 2007 audit. During Monday’s board meeting, representatives of the State Auditor’s Office explained that many counties have received similar findings due to changes in standards under the new administration. The auditors remarked that…
Read MoreCourier announces Super 7
The Copiah County Courier in conjunction with local area high school coaches are proud to announce the Copiah County Super 7. These 7 individuals play unique roles on their respective squads and are being honored for their accomplishments to date and for the expectations of this coming year. The Super 7 is followed by a…
Read MoreHazlehurst Football
8/29 Franklin Co. 28 Hazlehurst 6 9/5 at Tylertown CANCELLED 9/12 Vicksburg 17 Hazlehurst 6 9/19 Hazlehurst 40 Warren Central 5 9/26 Hazlehurst 48 Raymond 6 10/3 Hazlehurst 16 Collins 14 10/10 Hazlehurst 50 Magee 0 10/17 Hazlehurst 36 Richland 0 10/24 Hazlehurst 58 Bailey 0 10/31 Hazlehurst 36 Crystal Springs 6 11/7 Hazlehurst 60…
Read MoreCourier announces Super 7
The Copiah County Courier in conjunction with local area high school coaches are proud to announce the Copiah County Super 7. These 7 individuals play unique roles on their respective squads and are being honored for their accomplishments to date and for the expectations of this coming year. The Super 7 is followed by a…
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