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Wheels at Wisteria a huge success
By Tricia Nelson The weather was perfect Thursday night for Wheels at Wisteria, a car show held in front of the Wisteria Inn to benefit Mississippi’s Toughest Kids (“MTK”), Camp Kamassa project. The turnout was great as people viewed the vehicles lining West Railroad Avenue and listened to great entertainment. There were 32 antique cars…
Read MoreTakunda Wynn-Wilson named Hinds Hero for Fall 2020
Takunda Wynn-Wilson, of Crystal Springs, is one of 12 who have been named in the Fall 2020 group of honorees in the Hinds Heroes employee recognition program at Hinds Community College. Hinds Heroes are chosen because they represent the college well, provide exceptional customer service to all its customers, and consistently promote the Hinds mission…
Read MoreChautauqua Garden Club makes plans for Christmas events
Chautauqua Garden Club members (from left) Angie Greer, Pat Daragavel, and Laurie Singletary prepare decorations for Christmas at Lake Chautauqua. The Chautauqua Garden Club held its November meeting on Nov. 4 at The Family Lodge. Hostesses Maria Hardy, Kathy Wells, Angie Greer, Ann Walker, and Andy Wright provided a delicious lunch of soups, sandwiches, and…
Read MoreCSHS Teacher of the Month
Crystal Springs High School Teacher of the Month for October is Perla Collins, who teaches Spanish I and II. CSHS thanks Mr. D’s. for being a sponsor and providing a gift certificate to the restaurant for this award.
Read MoreMSU donates masks to community organizations
Mississippi State University recently received a grant to purchase masks to donate to service organizations across the state. On Nov. 9, MSU Extension agents Melissa Morgan and Shelby Bearden delivered a box of 500 masks to the Service Over Self (SOS) Food Pantry in Crystal Springs. The masks have been treated specifically to fight the…
Read MoreCrystal Springs High School Students of the Month
Crystal Springs High School students of the month for October are (top row, from left) Alec Neal, Jeffrey Strong, Leonardo Rodriguez, Michael Courtney; (bottom row) Georgianna McKenny, Tramiya Harrison, Asia Kelly, and Tiara Thomas.
Read MoreShooting victim walks into C.S. Police Dept.
An investigation is continuing into the details surrounding a shooting in which the victim showed up at the Crystal Springs Police Department Friday afternoon. The victim, Joshua Johnson, 23, of Hazlehurst came to the Crystal Springs Police Department about 3:15 p.m. Nov. 6 with a gunshot wound to the upper back. According to Police Chief…
Read MoreCo-Lin concludes football season
Copiah-Lincoln Community College has canceled the remainder of the football season due to COVID-19 concerns. “Unfortunately, we will be unable to complete the remainder of this football season,” said Co-Lin President Dr. Jane Hulon Sims. “We are disappointed for our student-athletes, coaches, and fans. Our top priority remains to be the safety and well-being of…
Read MoreCobras prevail in overtime to defeat Bay Springs in first round of playoffs
Fans who attended the Bay Springs versus Wesson football game Friday night in Wesson definitely had an entertaining night and got their money’s worth. A high scoring offensive shootout took one overtime and a defensive stop to determine the winner. Wesson hosted the game because they were the division 7-2A district champs, which made them…
Read MoreHazlehurst defeats Southeast Lauderdale in first round of playoffs
By Ja’Kyah Collins The Hazlehurst High School Indians drummed Southeast Lauderdale 34-0 Friday night in the first round of playoffs. “We played a great game in all aspects. Defensively, we scored a touchdown, a scoop and score. Special teams blocked a punt for a touchdown and offensively, we had a good night passing the ball…
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