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Fire hydrant flushing to begin Oct. 14 in Hazlehurst
Hazlehurst firemen and public works personnel will begin flushing fire hydrants around Oct. 14. It will take about two months for the process to make the rounds of all 364 hydrants in the city. This is done annually and serves two purposes. One is to exercise the hydrants so the valves and covers do not…
Read MoreChautauqua Garden Club holds first meeting 2020-2021
The Chautauqua Garden Club met Sept. 2 at the Chautauqua Lake Round House in Crystal Springs. Twenty members were present for the first meeting of the 2020-2021 year. The garden club has rewarding plans and events for the upcoming year. Becky Dionne gave an interesting tip on “Endangered Species.” Endangered species include wildlife such as…
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Hazlehurst vs. Newton
Roy Darden (#8) needed one more block to change the score for the Hazlehurst Indians against Newton on Sept. 25. Blockers are Zyrain Jackson (#5) and Qutavius Stewart (#10). Unfortunately, Hazlehurst lost the game 6-0. (Photo by Crockett Action Shots)
Read MoreCopiah justice court judge suspended
A Copiah County judge has been reprimanded by the Mississippi Supreme Court for actions that violated canons of the code of judicial conduct. Post One Justice Court Judge Teresa G. Bozeman was suspended from her post for 30 days, fined $1,000, and will be publicly reprimanded in Copiah County Circuit Court for three actions brought…
Read MoreCopiah runs away from St. Aloysius on Senior Night
By Drake Flowers Senior Night always brings a different feel and level of emotion to every game. Friday night, the Colonels used that energy to propel themselves to a 31-0 victory over the visiting St. Aloysius Flashes from Vicksburg. A strong defensive effort that stymied the visitor’s offense and a rushing attack that has proven…
Read MoreLocal JA changes name to Junior Auxiliary of Copiah County
The Junior Auxiliary of Crystal Springs has been serving the children of Copiah County since 1964. Last year, the Chapter celebrated its 55th anniversary with a gathering of all life, associate, and active members at The Warehouse. In honor of the children and their families served, the Chapter is changing its name to Junior Auxiliary of…
Read MoreNugget crowned Tomato Pooch
Crystal Springs Tomato Queen, Anna Roberson, presents Nugget as the 2020 Tomato Pooch. Nugget, a Pomeranian owned by Renee Boone, was chosen winner of a virtual contest sponsored by Copiah Animal Shelter because the annual gala fundraiser event was not held due to COVID-19 concerns.
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