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By Rusty Newman The Wesson Lady Cobras went 1-1 in basketball action last week. They defeated the Salem Lady Wildcats at home Tuesday night but were defeated by the North Pike Lady Jaguars in Summit on Friday. The Lady Cobras overpowered the Lady Wildcats of Salem, defeating them 63-21. Wesson used a full-court press to…

Steve Collins’ documentary “The Boy with the Pop Bottle on His Head” is now streaming on Reelhouse. The documentary is an unbelievable yet true story of a strange 12-year-old boy who appeared out of nowhere in Hazlehurst from parts unknown wearing a pop bottle on his head, predicting the deadly tornado of 1969 that not…

The annual Wesson Christmas Parade will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. It will start at Wesson Baptist Church, will proceed to Decell United Methodist Church, make a u-turn, and come through town again. Following the parade, Santa will be at the Fire Station from 6 to 8 p.m. Kids are asked to bring…

The grandchildren of Chautauqua Garden Club member and President Nan Harris (not pictured), Marion and Peter Koury, are helping to hang wreaths for Christmas. They want to remind citizens to have their lights on and be ready for judging of the Annual Christmas Decorating and Lighting Contest in Crystal Springs held from 6 until 8…

 By Tricia Nelson Lena Mae Stovall Crisler will be 100 years old Sept. 7, 2021, and she is this year’s grand marshal for the Crystal Springs Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 5. Crisler was born in Lincoln County to Moses and Lula Wilson Stovall and was the seventh girl of 11 children. Her family moved to…

Now to Dec. 25 The Annual Chautauqua Christmas drive-thru light display is open now through Dec. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday nights and every night the week of Christmas. Admission costs $3 per car. For more information, call the Crystal Springs Parks and Recreation Department at 601-892-0007. Christmas in the…

The Downtown, Hometown Christmas Open House is from 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 in Crystal Springs.  Merchants are excited about everyone coming into their businesses to enjoy refreshments and the merchandise and services they provide. Many local businesses will be open for the event, many featuring local artisans and entertainment. That Perfect Piece…

Christmas parades are planned in three of Copiah county’s municipalities for early December, and a fourth will be a drive-thru event. The Wesson Christmas parade will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Registration forms are available at Wesson City Hall. The Crystal Springs Christmas parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.…