Willie Anglin
Willie Clayton Anglin, 66, of Memphis, died Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Baptist East Memphis. Born September 18, 1948 in Calhoun County, he was the son of the late Willie Ray Anglin and Martha Lee...
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Calhoun native Joe Young is a successful dentist, history buff
Dr. Joe Young is truly a native of all of Calhoun County. He was born in Bruce, attended school in Calhoun City, but the bulk of his county roots are in Vardaman, more specifically, Ellzey. Young’s...
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Gallagher makes move to TV booth
Jim Gallagher, Jr. of Greenwood, just turned 54, has made the successful transition from playing golf for a living to commenting about golf on television. The least surprised people of all are his...
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Lindsey, Haimes win at Southern Regionals
Josh Lindsey and Chris Haimes both earned multiple honors at the Southern Regional Taxidermy Competition last week in Olive Branch. Lindsey earned 2nd in professional gamehead whitetail, 2nd in...
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Bruce, Calhoun City and Vardaman hosting Easter activities for kids
Bruce, Vardaman and Calhoun City will all provide opportunities to hunt Easter Eggs and meet the Easter Bunny during events over the next few days. Lewis Memorial UMC in Calhoun City will host “Snacks...
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BHS student Chase Braddock loves working on cars
There are many students who have a talent, but not many can say they work on cars. Chase Braddock Senior Chase Braddock loves to fix up cars. Inspired by his dad, Braddock expresses himself through his...
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Sawmill Queen Tea set April 12
Sawmill Queen Tea will be Sunday, Apr. 12 at 2 p.m. at the home of Ginger Camp, 39 CR 151, Bruce. The queen position is open to all junior and seniors girls from Bruce High School or Calhoun Academy...
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Playing for Caylee
Bruce Lady Trojans Abbie Patton, Camryn Harris and Tori Tutor sport the #12 on their faces, along with a purple ribbon embroidered with that number in honor of teammate and friend Caylee Beth Leachman....
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Digital Media class is excelling at Career Center
The Digital Media Program at the Career and Technical Center teaches students all from Calhoun City, Bruce and Vardaman. They learn how to use various software programs for graphic design and they...
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Regis returns to roots of making handcrafted items
Although Rose Harmon Turner Regis is not a native of Calhoun County, she has lived and worked here since 1979. She and first husband, Mitchell Turner who was creator and owner of Dogwood Pottery,...
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Lady Trojans win Calhoun Tourney
The Bruce Lady Trojans defeated Calhoun City 6-0 and Vardaman 8-7 Friday to win the 2015 Calhoun County Softball Tournament at the Vardaman Sportsplex. Lady Trojan Abbie Patton was named tournament...
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Bruce sweeps ‘City, Vardaman to win Calhoun County Tournament
The Bruce Lady Trojans swept Calhoun City and Vardaman Friday to win the 2015 Calhoun County Tournament. Vardaman defeated Calhoun City in game one 10-0. Bruce defeated Calhoun City 6-0 in game two....
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In memory of Kanaria
Sixth graders from Calhoun City Middle School planted a very special tree this past week. The tree, a pink magnolia, was planted in memory of their classmate, Kanaria McBride, who recently lost her...
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Calhoun’s Relay For Life is Friday night
Calhoun County will honor “SuperHeroes of Hope” this Friday night at the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life at the Bruce football field. Opening ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m. and feature...
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Supervisors authorize bridge projects, meet congressional candidate in...
Calhoun County supervisors met a candidate for the May 12 special election for congress, authorized some bridge projects to proceed and approved training for several county employees at Monday’s...
View ArticleRev. Grady Dorrough
Reverend Robert Grady Dorroh, 83, of Eupora died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Eupora. He was born March 13, 1932 in Jackson, the son of Jessie Dorroh and Ruth Macon Dorroh. He...
View ArticleBilly Gene Colbert
Billy Gene Colbert, 82, of Vardaman, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point. Born May 10, 1932 in Tyler, Tx., he was the son of the late Eugene Colbert...
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Helon Grace Barton Cash Gibson, 99, of Calhoun City, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Calhoun Health Services Nursing Home in Calhoun City. She was born November 17, 1915 in Calhoun County, the...
View ArticlePug Bell
Noel Lee “Pug” Bell, 83 passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley. He was born March 30, 1932 in Water Valley. After high school, he joined the Air Force and...
View ArticleMary Johnson
Mary Lena Robinson Morgan Johnson, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2015. She was born August 19, 1924 in Yalobusha County, and she graduated from Water Valley High School. After...
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