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Memorial Day service held in Hazlehurst

It was a beautiful Memorial Day morning on the Copiah County Courthouse lawn to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Guests of the Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce who participated in the service include: national anthem by Tonya Mathews, Memorial Day tribute by Chief Master Sergeant Stacy Gilman, presentation of wreath by Chief of Police…

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Local students graduate from Hinds Community College

Hinds Community College held three graduation ceremonies on May 13 at the Rankin Campus and a fourth ceremony on May 15 at the Utica Campus. “Commencement is a proud occasion for the Hinds Community College family. Every graduation ceremony is special at the college as we celebrate the success of each student,” said Hinds President…

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Mary Stratton receives scholarship

Mary Stratton (left), of Crystal Springs, was presented with the Mississippi Angus Association Scholarship award at the 2021 Mississippi Angus Association Meeting and Banquet on May 2 in Raymond. Pictured presenting the award is Lane Smith, Mississippi Angus Association president. (Photo by Will Harsh, American Angus Association)

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Local students named to SNHU President’s List

Southern New Hampshire University, located in Manchester, N.H., has announced its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the winter 2021 term, which runs from January to May. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and above are named to the President’s List. Britney Berch, of Wesson, has been named to the President’s…

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Local students named to University of Mississippi Honor Roll

The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s and Dean’s Honor Roll. The following students were named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.0: Jadaccia Era’shay Brown, Zuri Omaray Dixon Omere, Gao You Lin, Jenny Liu,…

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Jaylen Warner graduates from MSU

Jaylen Warner, of Hazlehurst, graduated from Mississippi State University on April 30 with a Bachelor of Science degree in fashion design and merchandising. She is the daughter of Brad and Sylvia Warner.

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Community & Religious Calendar

Saturday, June 5 Antioch M. B. Church’s Mission Ministry will have a Clothing Give–Away from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 5 at the Alvin Smith Mission House, 1010 Missionary Rd., Hazlehurst, behind the church.  Attendees are asked to bring their own bags and wear a mask. Ongoing Narcotics Anonymous holds open meetings at 7…

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Hazlehurst Yard of the Month

The home of Dr. and Mrs. Jim Brewer, 421 W. Gallatin St., Hazlehurst, has been awarded Yard of the Month for May by the Hazlehurst Garden Club.

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