2010 June

Journal Publisher Re-Elected To MPA Board Of Directors

June 29, 2010 By Joel McNeece 11 Comments

Calhoun County Journal Publisher Joel McNeece was re-elected for another term on the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Press Association during the Tri-State Press Convention in Tunica June 24.

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Mitzi Parker Aron

June 29, 2010 By Joel McNeece Leave a Comment

Mitzi Parker Aron of Bruce began making divinity while in high school and still makes it today, saying it’s her favorite. She’s only flopped it a few times and it usually turns out good–rain, sleet, or whatever. She has one son and daughter and two granddaughters that can also make divinity–Jason, Jileene, Jamie and Jensyn.

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Several Changes In Store For 2010 County Fair

June 29, 2010 By Joel McNeece Leave a Comment

By JOEL McNEECE
The 2010 Calhoun County Fair has a new time and several other changes as part of an effort to make it one of the best events in Northeast Mississippi.

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Caviness Assists In HIV/AIDS Awareness Effort

June 28, 2010 By Joel McNeece Leave a Comment

New York City AIDS Activist, Victor Mooney, recently got another partner to help bring attention towards HIV/AIDS in America and Africa – Caviness Woodworking in Calhoun City.

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Online Vote To Narrow Ole Miss Mascot Choices

June 26, 2010 By Joel McNeece Leave a Comment

AP – The search for a new mascot for the University of Mississippi enters another phase Monday when students, alumni and faculty will vote online on their top choices.

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At Home On Davis Lake

June 25, 2010 By Joel McNeece Leave a Comment

Larry Hardy feels right at home making the rounds at the Davis Lake campground in Houlka in his golf cart, meeting and greeting all the campers.

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Blue Ridge Parkway Is Natchez Trace On Steroids

June 23, 2010 By Joel McNeece 15 Comments

Its endless curves, breath-taking views, long, dark tunnels and relatively cool temperatures made the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the best motorcycle rides I’ve enjoyed.

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Bruce Coffey Leaving As Coach Of Lady Wildcats

June 23, 2010 By Joel McNeece Leave a Comment

By JOEL McNEECE
After three years of leading the Calhoun City Lady Wildcats’ basketball program, Bruce Coffey is leaving to pursue a teaching opportunity in Memphis.

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Bruce Powerlifters Win Gold At State Games

June 23, 2010 By Joel McNeece Leave a Comment

Powerlifters from Bruce, Pontotoc and Starkville brought home carloads of Gold Medals from the State Games of Mississippi Powerlifting competition on June 19. The competition was held at Jeff Anderson Memorial Hospital Fitness Center in Meridian. Athletes from 12-77 years old competed in the event.

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Area Golfers Win On MJGA Tour

June 23, 2010 By Joel McNeece Leave a Comment

By JOEL McNEECE
Noah Hill, of Calhoun City, and T.J. Morgan, of Bruce, both had strong outings at the Greenwood Junior Invitational recently at Greenwood Country Club.

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