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Jeffery, Denley, PEPA honored by Bruce Chamber
The Bruce Chamber of Commerce honored Paula Jeffery, Jo Ann Denley and Pontotoc Electric Power Association (PEPA) with their highest honors at Monday’s chamber banquet. Chamber Member of the Year Jo...
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Major water break in Bruce
The city of Bruce is under a boil water notice for at least three days, according to officials at Bruce City Hall. A major break in a primary water line in Bruce left much of the town without water...
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Shooting practice
Geneise Hitt and Jennifer Bullard are two of several women taking a gun safety and shooting course through the Extension Service in Pittsboro. Monday provided the first day in a couple of weeks they...
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Mike Slive set a very high bar for the SEC
Twenty years ago, Mike Slive introduced himself to me as “a recovering lawyer.” I laughed, and Slive said, “No, really, I am.” Slive, who has guided the SEC to unprecedented heights as the league’s...
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Bruce native Mindy Byrd working her dream job as a nurse practitioner
Mindy Byrd always dreamed of becoming a nurse while growing up in Bruce and today she works her dream job as a nurse practitioner in Jackson. “I always knew I wanted to do something in the medical...
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Bruce Chamber Banquet
Andy and Linda Stepp of Bruce were among those enjoying the Bruce Chamber of Commerce Banquet Monday night at the Bruce Museum. See the related story in the news section. Photo by Lisa McNeece
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Bluejays take the field at Dudy Noble
Mississippi Bluejays 9 under AA Travel Ball team took the field at Mississippi State University’s Dudy Noble Field recently with the MSU team. Team members walked out with an MSU player that played the...
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BES students look toward their future
Many children have strong potentials in life. Some want to succeed greatly and satisfy their needs by having a nice house, a nice family, and, of course, a nice job, but children should understand that...
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Mark Davis always looking to share his love for music
Sacred Harp Music is a unique form of American Folk music that was once very popular in Calhoun County. Many of our community churches would host all day singings with dinner on the grounds. Singers...
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4-H shooting sports
4-H shooting sports teams gathered recently in Pittsboro to prepare for upcoming competitions. Above is Trent Barnett assisting Lillian Baker with an air rifle. Also pictured are Jacob Baker, Nancy...
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Bruce 5th graders make Holocaust board
Maggie Ross of Dacia Taylor’s class stands by the Holocaust board which was made by Bruce fifth graders as part of a study project on the tragedy. Picture by Lindsey Roberts
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Morgan, Jones named Mr. and Miss NWCC
Eli Morgan of Banner and Autumn Jones of Water Valley were recently named Mr. and Miss NWCC, Lafayette – Yalobusha Technical Center for 2014-2015. The two were voted on by the LYTC student body. Morgan...
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Tedford earns Bruce Rotary honor
The Bruce Rotary Youth Leader for March is Anna Leise Tedford. She is the daughter of Mark and Suzette Tedford. Her activities are: •Beta Club, 2 yrs.; •Annual Staff and Co-Editor, 3 yrs.; •Annual...
View ArticleBro. Ed Pettit
Bro. Edward J. Pettit, 86, of Bruce, died Friday, Mar. 20, 2015, at Bruce Community Living Center. Born August 5, 1928 in Elzey, he was the son of the late Hosea Pettit and the late Annice Moore...
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Billy L. Grist, 82, Bruce, died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Community Hospice House in Verona. Born June 22, 1932 in Sarepta, he was the son of the late William Grist and the late Clara Logan Grist....
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Bobbie Sue Powell, 81, of Bruce, died Saturday, Mar. 21, 2015, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Born June 23, 1933 in Sarepta, she was the daughter of the late Lois Jackson Knight and...
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Shelia Ann Lucius Ramsey, 59, of Lafayette, LA died Saturday, March 21, 2015 at her home. She was born April 23, 1955 in Calhoun City. She was the daughter of Wayne Lucius and Doris Henry Lucius. She...
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Spring Fling
Alfa Insurance Agent Connie Caviness serves Sarah Margaret Hallum some punch during the “Spring Fling” event sponsored by the Calhoun City Chamber that highlighted the offerings of numerous businesses...
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Car crashes into Bruce Piggly Wiggly
No one was injured Monday night when a car crashed into the Bruce Piggly Wiggly, knocking out one of the front windows. The car jumped the curb and went through the shrubbery slamming into the concrete...
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PREPS awards for Calhoun Schools
Teachers at Bruce Elementary, Vardaman Elementary and Vardaman High School were honored with 2015 PREPS awards for significant improvement in their students on MCT tests. Award recipients at Bruce...
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