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Isaac Lafayette Turner Jr.
A graveside service for Isaac Lafayette Turner Jr. was held Jan. 16, 2021, at Beauregard Cemetery in Wesson. Mr. Turner, 75, of Wesson, passed from this life Jan. 14 at his residence. He was born in Grenada on Nov. 21, 1945, to Isaac Lafayette Turner Sr. and Ruth Marie Timmons Turner. He was a carpenter…
Read MoreKylee Kemp earns Girl Scout Gold Award
Kylee Kemp, Girl Scout Troop 5012 of Hazlehurst has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Earning the Gold Award is a monumental accomplishment and the greatest achievement in Girl Scouting. Kylee’s Gold Award Action Project was entitled “ From Middle School to High School A Scary Ride”. Kylee has joined an elite group of young…
Read MoreShapez Hubbard presented with scholarship
Parade held for Damien Alexander
Kennedy Moore named Colette director
The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Blue Wave Show Band has named Kennedy Moore, of Brookhaven, as the director of the Colettes. Moore is no stranger to Co-Lin, having danced with the Colettes for two years and serving as Head Colette her sophomore year. “We are so excited that Kennedy is joining the Blue Wave Show Band…
Read MoreCCMC announces employee recognition
Each year during National Hospital Week, Copiah County Medical Center (CCMC) celebrates employees who have reached professional milestones during their employment at the hospital. This year, during 2020 National Hospital Week, hospital officials hosted an employee pinning ceremony to recognize and honor the employees based on their professional years of service: Those recognized for five…
Read MoreKayla Barfield crowned Wesson Founder’s Day Queen
Wesson Chamber of Commerce has crowned Kayla Barfield the 2020-2021 Wesson Founder’s Day Queen. Barfield will be a senior at Wesson Attendance Center next year and plans to attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College, then The University of Southern Mississippi to major in Speech Pathology. She has been a member of Student Council, Beta Club, Yearbook Staff,…
Read MoreScouts hold Valentine formal
Greater Damascus Boy Scout Troop/Pack 142 is getting ready for their Valentine’s Day formal Feb. 15, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will take place at 160 W. Gallatin St., Hazlehurst, and will feature food, music, couples karoke contest, a speaker and door prizes.Please call 601-506-2551 for more information.
Read MoreWesson honors citizens
The Wesson Volunteer Fire Department received the Public Service Award at the Wesson Chamber of Commerce annual banquet held Jan. 23 at the Thames Center on Co-Lin’s Campus. Award winners are in the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
Read MoreCartwright reflects on his service in National Guard
What makes an American hero? Is it brave acts of gallantry on the battlefield? Or the sacrifices made by the American soldiers who leave their friends and family to serve their country overseas? For one Hazlehurst native, his decision to enlist and serve in the Mississippi Army National Guard has led to many experiences in…
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