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MDOT warns motorists to take care in wintry weather
JACKSON, MISS., Friday, January 25, 2008-The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) would like to announce to motorists traveling on Mississippi roadways to be aware of icy conditions while traveling through the state. We are expecting a mixture of light sleet and rain today across the state specifically in North and Central Mississippi. We do have…
Read MorePublic invited to cultural heritage dedication
The public is invited to a dedication ceremony for the Robert Johnson Blues Trail Marker installation and the mural painting, Hazlehurst Homes and Heroes. To be held at the Pavilion on Ragsdale Street on January 31 at 4 pm, the dual ceremony will celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Copiah County. Blues fans around the…
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Wesson soccer teams pick up district wins
BY ROSIE NETTLES Both Wesson Cobra soccer teams claimed important wins Thursday night against the McLaurin Tigers. The victories marked the third district wins for both the Cobras and the Lady Cobras. The boy’s team won a nail biter with a score of 2-1 and the girls won with an impressive score of 6-0. …
Read MoreCobras defeat West Lincoln
BY BRADLEY CROW The Wesson Cobras used a patient, pass-first offense and a renewed sense of team to sweep the West Lincoln Bears in a game that was crucial to the survival of a struggling Cobra team that was looking to rescue its season. The Cobras (13-8) defeated the Bears 49-45 in a game the…
Read MoreColonels’ 4th quarter rally tames Mancester 72-54
BY JAMES BEASLEY Clay Price scored 29 points and Copiah Academy outscored the Manchester Academy Mavericks 23-2 in the fourth quarter as the Colonels won 72-54 in Yazoo City last week. CA led 18-13 after one period, but fell behind 41-31 after being outscored 28-13 in the second quarter. The Colonels still trailed by three,…
Read MoreCopiah soccer remains undefeated with 3 more wins
BY JAMES BEASLEY The New England Patriots are not the only perfect football team in the land. Thanks to Richard Henley’s goal in the 14th minute of overtime, Copiah Academy’s “futbol” team edged Laurel Christian 2-1 in a thriller played at Gallman last Friday, improving their overall record to 9-0. Michael Todd Moran’s goal in…
Read MoreGETTING HIS KICKS IN MARTIAL ARTS
Wesson soccer teams pick up district wins
BY ROSIE NETTLES Both Wesson Cobra soccer teams claimed important wins Thursday night against the McLaurin Tigers. The victories marked the third district wins for both the Cobras and the Lady Cobras. The boy’s team won a nail biter with a score of 2-1 and the girls won with an impressive score of 6-0. …
Read MoreCobras defeat West Lincoln
BY BRADLEY CROW The Wesson Cobras used a patient, pass-first offense and a renewed sense of team to sweep the West Lincoln Bears in a game that was crucial to the survival of a struggling Cobra team that was looking to rescue its season. The Cobras (13-8) defeated the Bears 49-45 in a game the…
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