Jesse Norris Sr.
Jesse James Norris Sr., 70, of Bruce died December 18, 2014 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. He was born March 2, 1944 in Vardaman, the son of George and Earlene Norris. He was a member of...
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Hubert H. Sanders, 83, died Monday, December 29, 2014 at his home in Water Valley. He was born April 7, 1931 in Calhoun County, to the late Hiram and Minnie Keeton Sanders Laughlin. He served in the...
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•Calhoun City Public Library will be closed on the following days for the holidays: Christmas: Dec. 25 – Dec. 28. New Years: Jan 1 –Jan. 4. For more information, call 662-628-6331. •MISSISSIPPI BLOOD...
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View ArticleBeatrice Johnson
Beatrice Quinn Jefferson Johnson, 85, of Bruce, died December 17, 2014. She was born March 15, 1929 in Prairie, the daughter of Nora Johnson and Will Quinn. She was a faithful member of Jackson Chapel...
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Excel launches 20 for 20 campaign
There is something new on the Calhoun City Square. Recently, a sign was installed at Excel as the program announced the observance of the 20th year since its opening in Calhoun City. Designed by Excel...
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Two new babies for Christmas
Celia’s second grandchild scheduled to arrive this month, came last Monday, Dec. 22. Lainy Kathryn Rea was born Monday night around 9 p.m. to niece Abby Hillhouse and her husband Sam. Abby was...
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Mother surprises with best gift this Christmas
Santa was very good to me this year, but my mother topped him in a big way. Prior to making the trip to Raymond for the annual McNeece family Christmas gathering, I was in coffee heaven with the new...
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2014 Sports year in review
A look back at some of those making news in Calhoun County sports over the past year. V Farmer Bruce native Benjy Parker was named defensive coordinator at Northwest Community College. Calhoun City...
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Top 10 news stories of 2014 in Calhoun County
Looking back at the biggest stories of 2014 that included the arrival of Walmart; the passage of liquor; a hospital expansion; an old but new Blues legend from Bruce; changes in city and school...
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Clock is ticking on Saints to make good decisions
The New Orleans Saints limped, not marched, home with a 7-9 record, disappointing for a team that entered 2014 with Super Bowl hopes and a future Hall of Fame quarterback. Best way to describe this...
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Christy Scribner
“Santa came early to our house and brought me a Kitchen Aid stand mixer,” said Christy Carr Scribner, of Eupora and formerly of Bruce. “It has a pasta maker, ice cream maker and meat grinder and we...
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Houlka hosts Cal-Chick Challenge Saturday
Houlka will host the annual Cal-Chick Challenge this Saturday with Bruce, Calhoun City and Vardaman teams all in action. Saturday, Jan. 3 Houlka Gymnasium 10 a.m. Okolona vs Bruce (G) 11:30 a.m....
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Luther to take oath as circuit judge Jan. 6
Newly elected Third District Circuit Judge Kelly Luther will take the oath of office in a ceremony at 2 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Tippah County Courthouse in Ripley. Kelly Luther Retiring Circuit Judge Robert...
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Forecast calls for storms Saturday, then freezing temperatures next week
2015 will start out very wet and then cold for Calhoun County with severe storms possible on Saturday. The forecast calls for light rain to continue throughout the day on Friday with temperatures...
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Williams gets 8-point
A lot of big deer were killed around Calhoun County during the holidays including this eight point by Daryl Williams.
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Look Who’s Cookin’
Shrimp Chowder and Pierogi are just two of the recipes Christy Scribner shares in this week’s Look Who’s Cookin’. Read the full story in the “Recipes” section.
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