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In honor of Black History Month, the Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted the first African American District Engineer in MDOT’s history, Earl Glenn. He was also recognized by the Mississippi Transportation Commission at their Feb. 22 meeting for being MDOT’s first Black district engineer. “For me, it was more of trying to come and help…

The Copiah Academy soccer team won its first-ever State Championship Feb. 21 upon defeating Starkville Academy 2-1 after four overtimes and decided by penalty kicks (5-4). The championship tournament was hosted by Madison-Ridgeland Academy. Copiah finished the season with a record of 16-1 overall and 7-1 in district play. Pictured are Alex Allen, Andrew Reinike,…

Members Christy Bridges, Kathy Brister, Linda Channell, Johnnie Lou Yakstis, and Robin Lackey, of The Copiah Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, represented the chapter at state conference Feb. 17 through 19 at the Hilton on County Line Road in Jackson. Kristine J. Wood, DAR Service for Veterans national chair, was the keynote…

The MacDowell Music Club held its monthly meeting on Feb. 12 at the J.T. Biggs Jr. Public Library. Sixteen members were present along with seven guests. Vice President Martha Traxler welcomed everyone and turned the meeting over to Jim Kitchens, who presented the program on Jimmie Rogers. Two board members of the Jimmie Rogers Foundation…

Filling the position of president, Crystal Springs Lion Walter Rielley announced at the Feb. 14 meeting that pre-sales of Louisiana strawberries are in progress. Pick-up will be from 10 a. m. until noon, Saturday, April 2, in Railroad Park. This is Crystal Springs Lions’ major fundraiser of the year. Lion Rielley led the Pledge of…