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Hazlehurst attorney appointed to Ethics Commission
Attorney James D. Shannon of Hazlehurst has been appointed to the Mississippi Ethics Commission. Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice James W. Smith Jr. in an order signed Oct. 31 appointed Shannon to a one-year unexpired term on the Ethics Commission. The term will begin immediately and will conclude Nov. 14, 2008. Shannon will serve out…
Read MoreDon Taylor to speak at Veterans Day service
Veterans Day will be celebrated on Monday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. on the front lawn of the Copiah County Courthouse. The speaker for the day will be Donald R. Taylor, Executive Director of the Department of Human Services for the State of Mississippi. Before entering civilian service Taylor retired from the United States Army…
Read MoreDee Granger excited about first season coaching CA Lady Colonels
Granger returned to her alma mater four years ago after giving up a successful career in the corporate world. She is married to Derrel Granger, city president of the Bank of the South in Hazlehurst. They are the parents of two sons: 14-year-old Drew and 6-year-old Spence. And now she is embarking on her first…
Read MoreYouthful Lady Cobras look for experience
BY BRADLEY CROWThe Wesson Lady Cobras enter the 2007-2008 season with loads of untapped potential and a head coach that is cautiously optimistic that experience will yield success on the hardwood for Wesson.“This group could be a pleasant surprise this year,” commented Lady Cobra head coach Hugh Webb. “I feel this group of girls will…
Read MoreWesson boys hoops bring excitement in 2007
BY BRADLEY CROWCoach Ron Kessler fully believes that the 2007-2008 version of Wesson Cobra basketball will be loaded with tons of excitement and soaring potential.“This is the most close-knit group of guys I’ve coached since I’ve been here,” commented the Cobra coach. “There is not a selfish bone in any of them and that gives…
Read MoreCobras wrap up Region 6-2A runner-up spot
BY BRADLEY CROW The Wesson Cobras clinched the runner-up spot in Region 6-2A after the St. Andrews Saints defeated the St. Joe Bruins 35-7 Friday evening. This gives the #2 seed Cobras a home date this Friday against Scott Central who will represent the #3 seed from Region 5. Scott Central defeated Lake 34-24 to…
Read MoreColonels escape Hattiesburg with overtime win
BY TREY CHAPMAN The only score in the turnover-plagued first half came just before halftime. Copiah turned in a 9 play, 69-yard drive that ended with a 12 yard strike from QB Daniel Sims to WR Hunter Greer with 40 seconds before halftime. PK Richard Henley nailed the PAT for Copiah’s 7-0 halftime advantage. PCS…
Read MoreTigers schock Indians
Homestanding Crystal Springs shocked arch-rival Hazlehurst with a smash-mouth, 14 – 9 victory in front of a standing-room-only crowd Friday night. The win, coupled with Collins’ 34 – 6 defeat of Richland, earned the Tigers a trip to the playoffs for the second straight year.In a game made for heroes, it all came down to…
Read MorePlayoffs begin Friday
Wesson Cobras will host the first round playoffs Friday night, November 9, at 7 p.m. against Scott Central in Stone Stadium at Co-Lin. Advanced tickets go on sale Thursday and Friday at the high school office from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The price of tickets is $7.Hazlehurst High School will host the first round…
Read MoreRegular season winds down, playoffs begin
Three area football teams have secured playoff berths for the 2007 post-season, and one is a division champ.This Friday night’s games, all regular season finales, are:Hazlehurst, 5-4, the winner of Region 6-3A, plays at Crystal SpringsCopiah, 9-1, runner up in Div. 4-AA, is on the road at Presbyterian Christian this Friday nightWesson, 8-1, runner up…
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