Vardaman opens season with loss to Charleston
Vardaman opened the basketball season with a pair of losses to Charleston Thursday night in Vardaman. The Lady Rams pulled to as close as within four points in the fourth period but ultimately fell...
View ArticleVardaman opens home schedule
Vardaman opened the basketball season Thursday night at home against Charleston. The Lady Rams suffered a close loss while the boys’ fell by a wide margin. See the related story in the sports section....
View ArticleHoliday Bazaar
The multi-purpose center in Pittsboro is hosting the annual “Holiday Bazaar” today (Friday) with a variety of products for sale from area homemakers. Pictured is Evelyn Weeks at her booth. The bazaar...
View ArticleSupervisors approve resolution to rename portion of Hwy. 9 for Beckley
Calhoun County Supervisors approved a resolution supporting the naming of a stretch of Hwy. 9 just south of Pittsboro be named for the late Spencer Glenn Beckley Sr. The resolution was presented to the...
View ArticleSupervisors meeting
Supervisors met for nearly two hours Friday morning at the courthouse in Pittsboro discussing the possibility of renaming a portion of Hwy. 9 for the late Spencer Beckley Sr. and the purchase of a new...
View ArticleLillian Young
Lillian Aven Young, 96, of Columbus, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Winsor Place in Columbus. She was born March 15, 1918 in Grenada County, to John Q. Aven, Sr. and Annie Litton Aven. She was a...
View ArticleAcademy students express what they’re thankful for
Thanksgiving at Calhoun Academy is very important. Lower elementary students at CA choose to either dress up as Indians or Pilgrims in honor of this holiday. Some CA students were asked what they are...
View ArticleBruce rolls through JZ George, setting up rematch with Calhoun City
The Bruce Trojans appear to be peaking when it matters most. Bruce flattened visiting J.Z. George High School 39-6 for its third win in a row, and second in as many weeks to begin the Class 2A...
View Article‘City dominates South Delta 49-0 to advance to 2A North semifinal
Friday night was just more of the same for top ranked Calhoun City. The Wildcats overwhelmed another 2A competitor to remain unbeaten on the season heading into the Class 2A North semifinals. South...
View ArticleCalhoun City wins
Chakel Gates led Calhoun City to a 49-0 whipping of South Delta in the 2A playoffs Friday night in Rolling Fork. The Wildcats, 12-0, will host rival Bruce Friday in the third round of the playoffs. See...
View ArticleBruce thumps JZ George
Jamar Brown had his strongest running game of the year as the Bruce Trojans ran over JZ George 39-6 for their third consecutive victory to advance to the Class 2A North Semifinal against rival Calhoun...
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View ArticleBill Russell
William “Bill” Bryant Russell, 83, of Pittsboro, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at Calhoun Health Services in Calhoun City. He was born December 11, 1930 Calhoun County in the Old Town Community to Willie...
View ArticleJudy VanCanneyt
Judy Davis VanCanneyt, 62, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Al., just one week before her 63rd birthday. She was born in Bruce, November 21, 1951 to Thelma...
View ArticleFrank Daniel
Frank Carrol Daniel, 81, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at his home in Houston. He was born January 28, 1933, in Pontotoc County to Ether Vardaman Daniel and Luvedia Cannon Daniel. He was a barber for 15...
View ArticleHowley speaks to Chamber about Bruce’s potential
Mickey Howley, Main Street Association Director in Water Valley, told the Bruce Chamber Monday that Bruce is in a position to experience the same downtown revitalization as his town. “There’s not a lot...
View ArticlePortion of ‘City Square display stolen; information sought
Calhoun City officials are seeking information for a portion of a display that was stolen from the square Monday night. The Ole Miss football in the display, built by Calhoun City Middle School...
View ArticleBurst of Color
Burst of Color 5K was Saturday sponsored by Bruce High School softball team. Following the 5K, participants threw powdered color all over each other. From left are Lexie Brassfield, Izzy Newell, Alexis...
View ArticleBlessing Others Rodeo
Blessing Others Youth and Ranch Rodeo was at the Calhoun Agri-Center in Pittsboro recently. From left, Elijah Holliday, son of Jake and Leslie Holliday, riding in the steer riding competition with...
View ArticleRealignment will bring new division for Cougars
Calhoun Academy will see a few new faces in division play next year, based on realignment projections from MAIS. Coach Tim Melton The Cougars’ new division in 2015-16 will feature Hebron, Kemper,...
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