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Saturday, Nov. 14 Allen Community Volunteer Fire Department will hold a drive-through fundraiser at the substation located at the intersection of Jackson-Liberty and Sylvarena roads, Wesson, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 14. Chicken (dark or white) or rib plates served with baked beans, potato salad, bread, and tea will be sold for…

The Hazlehurst Garden Club has selected the home of Tammie and Randall Huffman on Georgetown Street in Hazlehurst as Yard of the Month for November for their placement of seasonal color.

Amid rising numbers of COVID cases across the state and nation, City of Hazlehurst officials are continuing to require the wearing of face masks. According to Mayor Shirley Sandifer, numbers in Hazlehurst seem to be lower than many surrounding areas, and she attributes that to the requirement that face masks be worn when in public…

Fourteen Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets from Hazlehurst High School worked hand-in-hand with Mayor Shirley Sandifer at the Hazlehurst Cemetery on Nov. 6. Cadets placed United States Flags on graves of former military personnel that served in different wars. This was a great effort and tremendous undertaking of responsibility from cadets in their first…

By Tricia Nelson The Daughters of the American Revolution, Copiah Chapter; and Socks for Heroes have begun taking orders for holiday wreaths. This is an annual fundraiser through Wreaths Across America, which is a way to honor veterans buried in Copiah cemeteries. The DAR adopted the Crystal Springs City Cemetery, and Socks for Heroes adopted…

The Crystal Springs Beautification Committee is sponsoring a “Downtown, Hometown, Christmas Open House” from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. The Christmas season will kick off with the open house as businesses decorate with a “Retro” theme. Other dates to remember for the Christmas season are the Christmas Tree Lighting in Railroad Park…

Hazlehurst High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is a leadership, character, and citizenship program that prepares students/cadets for successful careers. Those careers are either in the military, workforce, or becoming an entrepreneur. On Oct. 9, Marine Private First Class Joses Mitchell, a former cadet at Hazlehurst High School, graduated basic training at Parris Island,…

Crystal Springs Middle School has released its honors list for the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year. Superintendent’s Honor Roll, Principal’s Honor Roll, and Honor Roll students are recognized. ADA Grade 4 Principal’s Honor Roll: Tony E. Agustin-Lopez, Adrian Ascencio, Kendayl R. Crisler, Moriah Breann Fulgham, Cay’lynn D. Grisba, Nancy M. Hernandez-Martinez, Ta’Naiyah…

Southwest Mississippi Community College announces its 2020 Homecoming Court, which includes (from left) Macie Miley, of Centreville, Sophomore Maid; Cameron Magee, of Mendenhall, Sophomore Maid; Kaitlyn Bradford, of Foxworth, Sophomore Maid; Madison Moak, of Summit, Sophomore Maid; Jenna Brock, of Summit, Homecoming Queen; Mayce Causey, of Smithdale, Student Body Maid; Abby Matthews, of Hazlehurst, Freshman…