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Most Mississippians know – or should know – the late Medgar Evers as a lion of the civil rights movement, a man who sacrificed his life for the good of his people. He was an authentic American hero. To read more about this football star, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.

The Hazlehurst Mayor’s Health Council, along with the Society of St. Andrew and Copiah County Medical Center, will give away 3,000 pounds of sweet potatoes for the community in the Copiah County Medical Center parking lot Saturday, Nov. 10, beginning at 10 a.m. This event will include free cholesterol checks, blood pressure, BMI, and glucose…

Copiah County Medical Center is hosting the second annual breast cancer survivor walk Oct. 24, at 10:30 a.m. Refreshments will follow the walk as well as a balloon release. RSVP Lauren 601-574-7232

Saturday, September 1, 2018 The Rockin’ Railroad Festival is made possible by the financial support of the Mississippi Arts Commission and the following community-minded businesses and individuals. Please thank them for providing a day of great and free entertainment. The festival, supported by these sponsorships, promotes our town and presents a positive impression of Hazlehurst..…

On March 5, 2018, the Copiah County, Mississippi, Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution asking the Mississippi Legislature to designate a portion of Highway 27, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, in memory of the late Larry Grantham. During the 2018 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed Resolution No. 21, mourning…

At the June 21 meeting of Chat with the Chief, Hazlehurst Police Chief Byron Swilley warned attendees of burglaries in the area. “The burglars are taking laptops and television sets,” he said. “A lot of activity has occurred around Beauregard and Gallman. Perpetrators knock and may kick the door down. In one instance the homeowner’s…

This week, May 20-27, marks the fortieth year of observing National Emergency Services Week. So far in 2018, more than 30 men and women in pre-hospital emergency services have laid down their lives in the line of duty. Please take time this week to remember these fallen heroes and their families. Copiah County is proud…

Farm Pond Management Seminar will be held  Tuesday, May 22,  at 6:30 p.m. at the Copiah County Fairgrounds. Gallman. Learn how to manage these little fish into trophy fish! Topics that will be covered: Stocking Rates, Management, Weed Control, Liming and Fertilization. The program will be conducted by Bill Maily, Mississippi State University. No cost…

Scott Hartley, right,  of Rogel Ford in Crystal Springs, presented Nora Berch, Copiah County Tourism Director, a check to help with the Great American Cleanup campaign taking place May 19, beginning at 8 a.m. at Lake Hazle.