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District One Race Drawing National Attention
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/09/2008 01:59 PM (Read: 4 times)
Despite the strong conservative leanings in a state that has voted Republican in every presidential race since 1980, political scientist Marty Wiseman said Mississippi's 1st District is "a very winnable district" for the Democrats this year -- partly because of Democrats' apparent momentum in the presidential race. The race also has drawn attention from the highest levels: The White House said Vice President Dick Cheney will appear at a Davis campaign rally May 12, the day before the special election.
Tornado Strikes Tupelo
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/08/2008 10:50 AM (Read: 60 times)
A mall, a large hardware store, a medical complex and a Mississippi Department of Transportation district office are among the buildings damaged this morning by a tornado that struck the Tupelo area.
Cigarette Tax Increase Will Eventually Pass
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/08/2008 10:50 AM (Read: 27 times)
Rep. Jim Beckett, of Bruce, told the Bruce Rotary Club last week that economic growth is essential for the state to continue providing services while costs are escalating rapidly.
Beckett provided an outline of the state’s 2009 budget noting the challenges the Legislature faces in trying to appropriate funds fairly.
Richard Freelon, Robert Edward Oakley Make Runoff
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/06/2008 09:54 PM (Read: 365 times)
Richard Freelon and Robert Edward Oakley will square off in a May 20 runoff for the Bruce mayor.
Vardaman Votes To Raise Salaries
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/06/2008 09:53 PM (Read: 56 times)
Vardaman Board of Aldermen changed the amount of the increase of aldermen’s salaries from last month and gave full time employees a raise at last night’s town board meeting.
Garbage Rates Going Up In Bruce
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/06/2008 09:52 PM (Read: 40 times)
The Bruce Board of Aldermen adjusted the city's garbage rates Tuesday night to include the $1 increase implemented by the county.
Calhoun City Tours City Hall Construction
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/06/2008 09:52 PM (Read: 37 times)
The Calhoun City Board of Aldermen toured their city hall presently under renovation and approximately halfway completed at their meeting last night.
30 Years of Service For Parker Memorial
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/06/2008 09:46 PM (Read: 67 times)
Larry Dale Parker remembers his first introduction to the Bruce Chamber of Commerce well. The late Sellers Denley, then chamber president, introduced Parker who had just purchased the funeral home in Bruce from Tony Antony, and encouraged the chamber to support this businessman in his new venture. The late Selma Bryant quickly replied “I’m not interested in dying any time soon.”
Calhoun City Advances To North Half Final
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/06/2008 06:04 PM (Read: 62 times)
Calhoun City rallied for an improbable win in game one and jumped out early in game two during a two-game sweep of Smithville in the Class 1A North semifinals.
Absentee Voting For Congress Ends Saturday
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/06/2008 05:52 PM (Read: 22 times)
The deadline to vote absentee in the special run-off election for U.S. Congress is this Saturday.
Board Postpones Washing Courthouse
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/06/2008 05:51 PM (Read: 40 times)
Calhoun County Supervisors postponed a decision on pressure washing the county courthouse at Pittsboro until they know for certain how long it will be there.
Vardaman Chamber Discusses Beautification Effort
Last updated by ccjournal on 05/06/2008 05:49 PM (Read: 31 times)
Bob Hollingsworth spoke to the Vardaman Chamber of Commerce last Thursday regarding the town’s efforts for beautification.
Three Candidates - Three Questions
Last updated by ccjournal on 04/30/2008 07:55 AM (Read: 131 times)
All three candidates for mayor of Bruce were asked the same three questions to offer a portion of their views heading into the Tuesday, May 6 special election.
Crappie Master
Last updated by ccjournal on 04/30/2008 07:53 AM (Read: 121 times)
Bird Patterson, of Bruce, once said John Harrison could catch a crappie in a parking lot. Harrison’s skill for crappie fishing has led him to become among the best in the country.
Day of Prayer This Thursday
Last updated by ccjournal on 04/30/2008 07:52 AM (Read: 51 times)
Calhoun County will participate in National Day of Prayer observance this Thursday, May 1 with several brief services around the county.
Bruce Mayor Election Tuesday
Last updated by ccjournal on 04/30/2008 07:52 AM (Read: 71 times)
Bruce voters will take the first step toward choosing a new mayor for the city next Tuesday, May 6.
Maddox, Poteete Hired For School District Positions
Last updated by ccjournal on 04/29/2008 06:23 PM (Read: 147 times)
Paula Maddox and Kimberly Poteete were approved for hire at Monday’s school board meeting for the two vacancies in the school district office.
Calhoun City Boy Drowns In Yalobusha
Last updated by ccjournal on 04/29/2008 06:20 PM (Read: 327 times)
7-year-old Chris McDonald was described as a child who always wore a grin and was constantly looking to make other people laugh.
Rams, Wildcats Advance To Final Four In North
Last updated by ccjournal on 04/27/2008 03:53 PM (Read: 76 times)
Calhoun City and Vardaman baseball teams have advanced to the final four of the North in the Class 1A playoffs. Vardaman swept Hickory Flat in two games to advance to one semifinal against top seeded Ingomar. Calhoun City had to rally after dropping the first game to Myrtle to win that series two games to one. The Wildcats advance to face Smithville in the other North semifinal.
Driver's License Renewal Center Returning To Calhoun
Last updated by ccjournal on 04/25/2008 01:48 PM (Read: 102 times)
Calhoun County's driver's license renewal and testing station will return next Tuesday, April 29 to the Lift building in PIttsboro. The Mississippi Highway Patrol will setup shop in the conference room at the rear of the Lift building, located near Supervisor Earnest Fox's shed and the county jail off Hwy. 9 south of the Pittsboro Square.
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