
By JOEL McNEECE
The magical season for the Bruce Trojans continued last Saturday as they defeated Richton 61-54 to advance to the school’s first state basketball championship game in 20 years.
Bruce defeats Richton; advances to Class 2A State Championship
Piney Woods ends Calhoun City’s season in 2A semifinal
Trojans win County Tournament

Bruce catcher Matthew Wilburn, left, is greeted by his teammates after hitting a home run that locked up a 5-2 win over Calhoun City last Friday to open the 2011 baseball season. The Trojans also defeated Vardaman 17-1 in the nightcap. Calhoun City defeated Vardaman 13-0 in the middle game of the Calhoun County Tournament. See more baseball coverage in this week’s Journal. Photo by Joel McNeece
Sister Mary Jean Morris receives highest honor at Bruce Chamber Banquet
Large grass fires all around Calhoun County Thursday
Three new candidates qualify for Calhoun elections, including a challenger for superintendent of education
Former Smithville football coach negotiating a plea in child exploitation case
Dr. Waldrop resigns from CBA to start church in Utah
Calhoun City native Hoskins among soldiers mentoring Iraqi Army
BAGHDAD—From Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, Soldiers with Company A, 299th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Division – Center continued their role advising and assisting the Iraqi Army units within the Baghdad area by conducting classes on internal and external supply management policies and procedures. Among those soldiers is Sgt. Denna Hoskins of Calhoun City.












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