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Old bank building in Georgetown to be renovated for new Town Hall
The Town of Georgetown is scheduled to begin renovation of the old bank building on Railroad Avenue soon. When completed, it will be new office space for Town Hall. The building will have adequate space for a public hearing area, office space for the mayor and town clerk, meeting rooms, storage, a small kitchenette, and…
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Pandemic inspires Crystal Springs native fashion designer to go virtual
Montgomery Village, Md. based fashion designer and Crystal Springs native Reginald Wilson has been inspired to host his first ever virtual fashion show on Dec. 19. Creative director and lead designer of the label La Vincient and La Vincient Male has decided to hold a virtual fashion show accessible to the world. Wilson states that…
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The Prayer Warriors Relay for Life Team has sponsored an emphasis on breast cancer awareness during the month of October by decorating the pavilion in downtown Hazlehurst and recognizing breast cancer survivors. Recently, the team handed out t-shirts at the pavilion, where signs with photos of cancer survivors are posted. The theme for their activities for…
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CS board to meet a week later this month
The Crystal Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 instead of on their regular meeting date next week. The change is being made to accommodate the election that will be in progress Tuesday at their meeting time. Additionally, the Crystal Springs City Hall, court services, and the water…
Read MorePet Of The Week
STARLIGHT is a pretty and sweet female kitten, approximately 4-5 months old, looking for her own purr-fect family. A $60 adoption donation includes age-appropriate spay and vaccinations. See the Copiah Animal Shelter website at www.copiahanimalshelter.net for details, including online pet adoption application and more animals available for adoption. Text or call the 601-954-6447, or email…
Read MoreHazlehurst Veterans Day ceremony canceled
The traditional Veterans Day ceremony at the Copiah County Courthouse will not be held this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hazlehurst Chamber of Commerce regrets that this action is necessary. The Chamber will remember our veterans in other ways and looks forward to resuming the ceremony in 2021.
Read MoreHazlehurst vs. Jefferson Co.
Hazlehurst Indians defenders Lionel Williams (#4), Kentez Collins (#2), and Patrick Bozeman (#9) sack Jefferson County’s quarterback in the Oct. 23 matchup. Hazlehurst came away with a win by a score of 16-14. (Photo by Crockett Action Shots)
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