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CCMC hosts Power of Pink Oct. 24
Copiah County Medical Center will host the Power of Pink, a free breast cancer awareness community event, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The guest speaker will be inspirational author Molly May, the youngest double mastectomy patient in Mississippi. She will share a powerful memoir from someone who has been there and will read a…
Read MoreHazlehurst Updates
Hazlehurst Mayor Shirley Sandifer reminds residents that the annual process of flushing fire hydrants is underway and will continue into late November. The process causes sediment to discolor water in the neighborhoods where the work is being done. Sandifer also reminds residents that the City of Hazlehurst is under a mask ordinance until further notice…
Read MoreWesson Garden Club receives donation
Wesson Garden Club President Debbie Smith (left) receives a check from club member Jennifer Peets on behalf of Keep Copiah County Beautiful that will aid in the club’s efforts to beautify Wesson. The funds were donated to Keep Copiah County Beautiful for use on beautification projects within the county and will be used on a…
Read MoreLaw enforcement job fair set for Nov. 18
The Copiah County Sheriff’s Office is planning a job fair for anyone 21 years or older who may be interested in working in law enforcement. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Joe L. Johnson Community Safe Room in Gallman. Sheriff’s Office personnel will be taking applications…
Read MoreCopiah Academy Band holding annual fundraiser
The Copiah Academy Marching Band is having its annual food fundraiser through Southern Heritage. The band was not able to host the annual band competition this year, which draws a huge crowd and brings in most of the funds the band uses throughout the year. Smaller fundraisers such as those through Southern Heritage are vital…
Read MoreHazlehurst High School Senior Night
Senior members of the Hazlehurst High School football team were recognized at the Oct. 16 game against Wilkerson County. Pictured are (from left) Zeric Sherod, Patrick Bozeman, Jerry Harris, Mo’shae Ben Israel, Zaniya White, Coach Damien Gary, Kentez Collins, Jacoby Tanner, Jermiah Washington, and Darryl McMillian. (Photo by Crockett Action Shots)
Read MoreHazlehurst High School 2020 Homecoming Court
A coronation ceremony was held for the Hazlehurst High School Homecoming Court on Oct. 16. Members of the court include: Homecoming Queen Alexius McCullough, Mr. Homecoming Dantrell Lotts, Miss Senior Kavondra White, Mr. Senior Zeric Sherrod; Senior Maids Jamiya Johnson, Makira Hale, Jadyn Baker, Raven Payne; Miss Junior Kaitlyn Young; Mr. Junior Christian Swilley; Junior…
Read MoreThe Gaither Vocal Band to perform at state fairgrounds Oct. 24
The Mississippi State Fairgrounds welcomes multi-Grammy Award-winning recording artists The Gaither Vocal Band, as they will perform a special outdoor concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. Admission is $5 per person, and children under 6 are free. Admission will be paid at the gate. Parking is $5. Those attending the concert should enter…
Read More2020 Tomato Festival t-shirts
Although the 2020 Tomato Festival was canceled, the Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce is selling festival t-shirts. To order, contact the Chamber at 601-892-2711 by Friday, Oct. 23.
Read MoreHazlehurst City School District extends Summer Feeding Program
The Hazlehurst City School District Child Nutrition Dept. applied for a waiver and was approved to extend the Summer Food Service Program through December 2020 or until USDA funds run out. This program will allow the district to serve children 18 years of age and under, even if they are not enrolled in the Hazlehurst…
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