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During January, all branches of the COPIAH-JEFFERSON REGIONAL LIBRARY system will adjust their normal Wednesday hours of operations on the following dates due to staff development training.  This staff development training is being conducted so that library staff can better assist patrons on the library’s public access computers.  We apologize for the inconvenience that this…

After the Hazlehurst School Board discussed several issues in executive session, their attorney advised the crowd attending the meeting that the school district has been advised by the Mississippi Department of Education not to pay any more funds to the Heritage House program. The school district has acted as holder of funds for the 21st…

Brandon Wallace, age 5, was killed when his family’s home burned Sunday night. Wallace was the son of Joseph and Sarah Smith of the Allen community. Their home was located as 2069 Ferguson Lane. The parents and two children were at home when the fire started. The mom heard a noise and found that the…

BY ROSIE NETTLESThe Wesson Lady Cobras improved their record to 7-2 on Friday night by beating  Natchez High School Bulldogs 2-0.  Dallas Jackson scored the first goal for the Cobras and was assisted by Christy Jackson.   Dallas Jackson scored again later in the first half by driving past the Bulldog’s defense.  In the second half,…

BY BRADLEY CROWThe Wesson Cobras used Friday evening to celebrate the life of one of the greatest players to ever wear the blue and white of the Cobras on the hardwood.  Brandt Hood tragically passed away Thursday, one year removed from amazing the Cobra faithful with his outstanding shooting ability, unflappable poise, and outstanding character.  …

BY ROSIE NETTLESThe Wesson Lady Cobras improved their record to 7-2 on Friday night by beating  Natchez High School Bulldogs 2-0.  Dallas Jackson scored the first goal for the Cobras and was assisted by Christy Jackson.   Dallas Jackson scored again later in the first half by driving past the Bulldog’s defense.  In the second half,…

BY BRADLEY CROWThe Wesson Cobras used Friday evening to celebrate the life of one of the greatest players to ever wear the blue and white of the Cobras on the hardwood.  Brandt Hood tragically passed away Thursday, one year removed from amazing the Cobra faithful with his outstanding shooting ability, unflappable poise, and outstanding character.  …

Safe at Home – Preventing Fires in Mississippi reminds you to… Keep Your Family Safe and Warm • As cooler weather approaches, be sure to use your space heaters and electric heaters cautiously. Move heaters away from drapes or other objects that can catch fire to reduce the risk of potential fires. Turn heaters off…

Safe at Home — Preventing Fires in Mississippi is about life or death. Every year, the devastation caused by residential fires hits Mississippi particularly hard. In fact, according to most reports, Mississippi has the highest average rate of fire deaths. And the problem persists. Headlines throughout 2007 have told the all-too-familiar stories of lives lost…

Funeral services for Perry Brandt Hood, 18, son of Perry and Linda Hood of Hazlehurst, have been arranged.Visitation will be at Stringer Funeral Home on Highway 28 West in Hazlehurst from 5:00 to 9:00 on Saturday evening, December 15.The service will be held at First Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, located at 151 Caldwell Drive, at…