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Bruce band earns high marks in competition
The Bruce High School Band completed its contest season with high marks. The Trojan band earned “All Superior” (1’s) in every category – Drum Major, Percussion, Band (all 3 judges), and Guard at the...
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Operation Christmas Child project underway around Calhoun
Jimmy Cole is hoping Calhoun County will top last year’s record breaking contribution to Operation Christmas Child this holiday season and they’re already off to a great start. Jimmy and Rita Cole with...
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School board to meet Thursday, to act on BHS softball coaching position
Bruce High School is looking for a new fast pitch softball coach. Bruce Head Coach Angie Owen and Vardaman assistant Kayla Long’s resignations are scheduled to be approved by the school board when they...
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In parking lots, it’s amazing what passes for handicapped in state
STARKVILLE – Go to a supermarket or big box discount store on any busy day and watch the circus. If the day you choose is a cold or rainy day, prepare to watch a three-ring circus. Pay particular...
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Had to explain why no baby at a baby shower
Sunday afternoon we attended a baby shower for niece Abby Rea at the home of Stacey Plunk west of Bruce in the Parker community. Celia has two grandchildren due the same day– Dec. 28. Abby and Sam are...
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Bruce and Calhoun City one more time
Bruce and Calhoun City will meet for the 66th time overall, but only the third time in postseason play when they clash helmets this Friday at “The Boneyard.” The previous two meetings were in 1995 and...
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Courtney Griffin
Courtney Griffin of Bruce says for next weekend’s Egg Bowl, her Mississippi State family members will join them in the Grove for tailgating. “It will be interesting,” she said. Besides the Mississippi...
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Delta State making a run; Alabama punter was MVP of game
Scattershooting while contemplating the fact that it took until mid-November before we finally have no unbeaten college football teams in Mississippi. . . . Almost lost in this amazing Magnolia State...
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West Union takes two from Vardaman
West Union swept a pair of games from Vardaman Tuesday night. The Lady Rams lost56-49 with Shylysses Rimmer leading the scoring with 14 points. Alaysia Madklins added 13 and Tiara Jones 11. The Rams...
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Academy teams open basketball season with pair of losses
Calhoun Academy lost a pair of games to Hebron at home Tuesday night. The Lady Cougars were defeated 52-32 with Regan Hubbard scoring eight and Haley Tedder six. The boys were beaten 61-30 with Todd...
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Tillman earns Bruce Rotary Award
Chelsea Tillman earned the Bruce Rotary Youth leadership award for November. Tillman is the daughter of Charles and Velvet Tillman and she attends Trinity Outreach Center Church in Houston. Her honors...
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A.M. Zeidman loves politics, religion, football and the South
Sitting at his desk in the front corner office of the Lackey Building on Main Street in Calhoun City, A.M. Zeidman spends his time assisting families with financial planning, preparing a lesson for his...
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Log truck, 18-wheeler collide just south of Vardaman; one driver airlifted
The driver of an 18-wheeler was airlifted from the scene of a violent crash Wednesday afternoon south of Vardamn on Hwy. 341. The accident occurred at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Hwy....
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Violent crash south of Vardaman
An 18-wheeler and a log truck were involved in a violent crash Wednesday afternoon just south of Vardaman on Hwy. 341 that required one of the drivers to be airlifted from the scene. Read the related...
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Bruce board agrees not to sell property, sets new copying fees
The Bruce Board of Aldermen agreed not to sell some sought after property, finalized a garbage increase and new document copying fees for the public at a brief meeting Tuesday night. Jim Beckett...
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Wildcats to play basketball in Florida during Thanksgiving holidays
Calhoun City’s boys’ basketball team will travel to Florida during Thanksgiving holidays to see how they measure up against some of the top teams in that region. The Wildcats will leave Saturday, Nov....
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Jimmie Ruth Melvin, 75, passed away November 18, 2014, after a courageous fight against cancer. She was born in Bruce, on December 16, 1938, the daughter of S.T. and Cleo Hawkins. She attended Hinds...
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Russell Parker Shipp, 92, of Calhoun City,went to his eternal home November 19, 2014 at VA Home in Oxford. He graduated from Calhoun City High School and Mississippi State University. He was a hard...
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Sinnwell tabbed for new ‘City Chamber honor
Sister Judy Sinnwell, of Excel, was recently selected to be honored by the Calhoun City Chamber of Commerce with their new quarterly award. Judy Sinnwell The chamber voted in October to honor chamber...
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Dust bin fire quickly contained at Caviness Woodworking
Calhoun City and Derma firemen squelched a fire call at Caviness Woodworking in Calhoun City Thursday afternoon. The fire started in one of the large dust bins behind the plant. An automatic sprinkler...
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