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CSHS 2020 Homecoming Queen

Alexis Brown was crowned Crystal Springs High School Homecoming Queen at the Oct. 8 football game.

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Mr. and Miss Wesson High School

Antrelle Sims (left) and Kayla Barfield were recognized as Mr. and Miss Wesson High School at Wesson Attendance Center’s Homecoming on Oct. 2. Also pictured are (front, from left) Trajun Upton and Reagan Johnson, attendants; and Larsen Lewis, student body president.

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Senate District 39 runoff to be held Tuesday

A runoff election will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13 to determine who will serve the remainder of the term in the Mississippi Senate from District 39. Three weeks ago, a crowded field was narrowed to two candidates, Jason Barrett and Bill Sones. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday for the…

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HCSD hears reviews of current school district status

By Anna Coates Hazlehurst City School District Trustees met Oct. 1 with Paul Rhodes, Kenneth Thrasher, and Dr. Dan Jones present. an Alberta Nelson and Kevin Brown were absent. Superintendent Cloyd Garth Jr. reviewed the goal of increasing the graduation rate by 15% by the year 2022. Communitywide strategies are in effect. At present, 18%…

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Copiah deputies equipped with new body cameras

Copiah County Sheriff Patrol Deputies (From left) Andrew Leverette, field training officer; Brandie Griffin, patrol; and Jeremy Thornton, chief deputy, demonstrate new PRO-VISION body cameras provided to all county road patrol deputies. Designed with input from hundreds of law enforcement agencies, these body-worn cameras capture audio and video that is 100% impartial in its use, presenting evidence with…

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