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Improvements planned for the Sweet Potato Capital of the World
Vardaman Mayor James Casey has a long list of improvements he hopes to see implemented over the next several years in the Sweet Potato Capital of the World, including a new City Hall. … [Read More...]
Grand Jury expected to hear Harris case next week
The Calhoun County Grand Jury is expected to hear the case against Wayne “Honkey” Harris regarding his involvement in the January shootout south of Calhoun City that resulted in the death of … [Read More...]
Bruce Chamber discusses more city lights, Sawmill Festival, Farmers’ Market
The Bruce Chamber of Commerce made plans for more city lights, the upcoming Sawmill Festival and the ongoing Farmers' Market at Monday's meeting at Jeffery's. … [Read More...]
Sports
Bruce, Calhoun City to play in NEMCABB tournament
Bruce and Calhoun City High School baseball teams will conclude their summer schedules with the NEMCABB Tournament this … [Read More...]
Mississippi State’s Dudy Noble was one-of-a-kind
Mississippi State is playing in the College World Series for the ninth time in the fifth consecutive decade. Surely, … [Read More...]
Vardaman searching for new football coach; Hollis accepts administration job in Myrtle
Vardaman High School is in the market for a new football coach. … [Read More...]
Recipes
Pamela Redwine
Pamela Redwine, Yalobusha County Extension Agent, presented “Crockpot Meals” at the April … [Read More...]
Terry Wooten Davis
From a weekend spent making teacakes with her aunt Abbie Seale in Calhoun City when she was 10, … [Read More...]
Kellie Ruth Logan
“I was trying to make some cute cookies for the Sawmill Festival Queen tea. Since I'm not much of … [Read More...]
More Headlines
Bollinger Family Theatre closes after 10 year run
The Bollinger Family Theatre in Bruce has closed just prior to its tenth anniversary. … [Read More...]
MHV members attend annual State Council in Starkville
Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers, Inc. hosted their 3-day annual State Council recently at Mississippi State University. … [Read More...]
MSU offering continuing education classes for teachers
Teachers across the state may earn continuing education units through a series of professional development workshops being offered by Mississippi State's Center for Continuing Education. … [Read More...]
Postal Service closes processing center at Grenada, creating severe delays in mail delivery
The closure of the mail processing center at Grenada has caused a significant delay in the delivery of the Calhoun County Journal to its subscribers. … [Read More...]
Supervisors buy E-911 system; ban weapons from courthouse grounds
Calhoun County Supervisors approved the purchase of a new 911 system and adopted a resolution to prohibit weapons on courthouse grounds at a meeting Friday morning in Pittsboro. … [Read More...]
Appeals court rules Gray entitled to jury trial for discrimination lawsuit against City of Bruce
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled Thursday that Roderick Gray is entitled to a jury trial for his racial discrimination lawsuit against the City of Bruce. … [Read More...]
Young’s Water System dedicates new tank
An aging concrete water tank jeopardizing the water flow for an estimated 1,260 customers served by Young’s Water and Sewer District (YW&SD) is no longer a threat after the construction of replacement tank was completed this spring. … [Read More...]
Michael Gillespie is new principal at Bruce High School
Michael Gillespie credits former Vardaman High School teacher Becky Thomas and his professors at Ole Miss for inspiring him to enter the field of education. … [Read More...]
Cole, Edwards, Off the Alley, Pryor Funeral Home honored at Chamber Banquet
Ruth Cole, Laura Edwards, Off the Alley and Pryor Funeral Home were all honored Tuesday night at the Calhoun City Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. … [Read More...]
Vardaman Farmer’s Market opens Saturday; Bruce’s continues every Thursday
Vardaman will kickoff the county’s third farmers’ market this Saturday when they begin a 20-week run every Saturday morning on Main Street. … [Read More...]
Slate Springs aims to maintain incorporated status
Despite limited funds to work with, Slate Springs Mayor Dale Weeks said he and the board of aldermen are determined to maintain the town’s incorporated status and the few services they provide to their citizens. … [Read More...]
Vance moves Omega Contracting home office to Calhoun City
It’s a common question in Calhoun City – “What’s going on at that building across from City Hall?” … [Read More...]
Concession stand at Vardaman Sportsplex burglarized
Vardaman Police and the Sheriff’s Department are investigating a break-in at the Vardaman Sportsplex. … [Read More...]
One man arrested, another sought after burglary of Calhoun City store
One man is arrested and another is wanted after Calhoun City Police stopped a burglary in progress early Sunday morning. … [Read More...]
Judge Coleman to speak at Calhoun City Chamber Banquet tonight
The Calhoun City Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses, citizens and celebrate the past year’s successes at their annual banquet tonight 11 at the Methodist Corner on the square. … [Read More...]
Scam discovered in area where caller pretends to be from TV satellite company
Calhoun County citizens are asked to be on alert for a scam in the area in which callers are portraying TV satellite companies. … [Read More...]
Late Mississippi cotton planting amplifies bug threat
Farmers are finally catching up on cotton planting, but experts are worried that the late start could expose the crop to more insects than if wet weather hadn't delayed planting. … [Read More...]
Bruce Museum receives more upgrades, exhibits
Improvements to the Bruce Museum continued this week with several improvements to the building and some new exhibits added as well. … [Read More...]
Pittsboro board discusses new fire truck, pest control contract
The Pittsboro Board of Aldermen were updated on new trucks for the fire department and looked into the town's pest control contracts at a brief meeting Thursday night. … [Read More...]
Calhoun Health Services hosting community blood drive June 10
The road of life is often rocky and filled with unforeseen obstacles—like traumatic injuries, life-threatening injuries and major surgeries. Blood donors help pave the way to recovery for patients by making sure blood is available when they need it. … [Read More...]
Bridget Brown Fulton discovers talent and passion for art
Nine months ago, Bridget Brown Fulton, of Bruce, didn't know she could paint. “I was looking at my grandmother's paintings and told my dad, ‘I'd like to do that,’” she said. … [Read More...]
Summer reading programs being June 6 at Calhoun City Library
Readers of all ages will explore all things underground this summer as the Calhoun City Public Library presents “ Dig Into Reading” during their summer library program. … [Read More...]
Derma citizens complain to board about police department
Derma board of aldermen ended their meeting Tuesday night in executive session to discuss complaints about the police department. … [Read More...]
Brenda Busby hired as new court clerk in Bruce
The board voted unanimously to hire Brenda Busby as the new city court clerk in Bruce. … [Read More...]
Calhoun City passes vicious dog ordinance
The Calhoun City Board of Aldermen passed a vicious dog ordinance at their meeting last night. … [Read More...]
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