Hazlehurst, MS

Hazlehurst, Mississippi

Hazlehurst is a city located in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States. It was incorporated in 1829 and named after George H. Hazlehurst, an engineer who laid out the route for the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad. The city is known for its rich history, southern charm, and hospitality.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Hazlehurst is located in the southern region of Mississippi. The city covers a total area of 4.4 square miles, all land. It is approximately 30 miles south of the state capital, Jackson.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 4,009. The racial makeup of the city was predominantly African American, with a significant Caucasian population and a small percentage of other races.

Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

Hazlehurst is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital: A general medical and surgical facility offering a range of services including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services.
Copiah County Medical Center: A modern healthcare facility providing comprehensive medical services to the residents of Hazlehurst and surrounding areas.
Hazlehurst Clinic: A primary care clinic offering a variety of healthcare services including preventive care, chronic disease management, and minor surgical procedures.

Education[edit | edit source]

The city is served by the Hazlehurst City School District, which includes Hazlehurst Elementary School, Hazlehurst Middle School, and Hazlehurst High School.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Hazlehurst is served by U.S. Route 51 and Mississippi Highway 28. The city is also accessible by rail, with service provided by the Canadian National Railway.

Notable People[edit | edit source]

Several notable individuals hail from Hazlehurst, including blues musician Robert Johnson, who was born in the city in 1911.

Primary care doctors in or near Hazlehurst, MS[edit | edit source]

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Mcdonnell Preston 1285863886		M	Family Practice		27190 Hwy 28	Hazlehurst	MS	39083	6015747000
Meghan Case 1558980177		F	Family Practice		950 Brookway Blvd	Brookhaven	MS	92410	6018337973
Fred Mcdonnell 1891897260		M	Family Practice		27190 Hwy 28	Hazlehurst	MS	97045	6015747000
Hall-hill Tesia 1003036252	DO	F	Family Practice			Utica	MS	39175
Ervin James 1619903580	MD	M	Family Practice		104 W Railroad Ave S	Crystal Springs	MS	39059	6018923063
Orme Kirby 1659456762	MD	M	Family Practice			Richland	MS	39218
Boone Daniel 1619926433	MD	M	Family Practice			Monticello	MS	39654
Roderick Shields 1760436570	MD	M	Family Practice		128 Earl Clark Dr	Florence	MS	53018	6018918465
Rosie Walker-mcnair 1124109871	MD	F	Family Practice	Internal Medicine	129 White Oak St	Utica	MS	92131	6018856021
Matthew Tipton 1992060669		M	Internal Medicine		27190 Hwy 28	Hazlehurst	MS	31201	6015747000
Mcshan Maurice 1770597163		M	Internal Medicine			Hazlehurst	MS	39083
Britt Blaine 1255593265		M	Internal Medicine	PEDIATRIC MEDICINE	950 Brookway Blvd	Brookhaven	MS	39601	6018337973
Yergaw Daniel 1558640813		M	Internal Medicine			Monticello	MS	39654
Matthew Tipton 1992060669		M	Internal Medicine		27190 Hwy 28	Hazlehurst	MS	62040	6045747000
Michael Reddix 1437163854	MD	M	Internal Medicine		550 Caldwell Dr	Hazlehurst	MS	38732	6018941448
Charles Kergosien 1619087541	MD	M	Internal Medicine		527 Silver Cross Dr	Brookhaven	MS	43082	6018350507
Rice Paul 1497888341	MD	M	Obstetrics/gynecology			Utica	MS	39175
Gray Leighcher 1043326929	MD	F	Obstetrics/gynecology			Brookhaven	MS	39601	6018338157

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