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Calhoun County players attend softball camp at ICC
Several Calhoun Countians participated in the ICC Softball Camp recently. From left are: Laken Shankle – ICC Softball player; Elizabeth Clanton; Anna Lucius and Abbey Casey.
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Young golfers dominating Mississippi
Mississippi golf just celebrated its 100th year of the State Amateur championship. And here’s what we need to know about that: Where golf in the Magnolia State is concerned, the future is now. Never,...
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Rhonda Huffman
Rhonda Turner Huffman of Bruce likes to cook when she’s in the mood, and she loves to try new stuff. “I wish I had Mom’s (last week’s cook Barbara Turner) talent! She can put a casserole together out...
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Charleston church shooting highlights intersection of mental illness, guns
STARKVILLE – In the wake of the stunningly senseless murders of nine worshipers at one of the nation’s most historically significant black churches in Charleston, South Carolina, the debate again rages...
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Fabulous week in New Orleans for variety of reasons
A few notes, observations, happenings from our trip to New Orleans last week for the annual Mississippi Press Association summer convention which was a joint meeting with Louisiana Press: Since the...
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Gov. Haley Barbour delivers in visit with MPA
It was the most breath-taking view of New Orleans I had ever seen, and I’m not talking about a plate full of beignets at Cafe Du Monde. It was looking over the French Quarter from 31 floors atop One...
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CCJ earns top awards from state press association
The Calhoun County Journal earned more than a dozen awards including “General Excellence” and Photo of the Year among all newspapers at the annual Better Newspaper Contest. Awards were given at the...
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Cyclists ride in support of Rails to Trails
Robert Baker, in front, and a group of bicyclists met at Bruce Park Saturday morning and took a ride in support of Rails To Trails. They left the park and rode to the square, down South Newberger and...
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4-Wheeler accident claims life of 13-year-old Bruce boy
A 13-year old boy was pronounced dead at Calhoun Health Services after a 4-wheeler accident in downtown Bruce today. Colbin Necaise, the son of Niki and Darryl Necaise of Pittsboro, was found just...
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Calhoun City’s Easley earns Franklin Corporation Scholarship
Christopher Easley Jr. is the recipient of the 2015 Franklin Corporation scholarship. Easley graduated from Calhoun City High School in May earning a 4.0 gpa. The scholarship, based on overall GPA,...
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Harrison, Driscoll earn second consecutive Magnolia Crappie Championship
Magnolia Crappie Club completed its 2015 season with a two-day Championship Tournament on Enid and Sardis June 12-13. The outcome was hardly a surprise, Kent Driscoll and John Harrison added another...
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Hubbard takes oath
Gerald Hubbard officially became the newest member of the Pittsboro Board of Aldermen last week when he was sworn in by board attorney Ben Suber. Hubbard won a special election over Matthew Easley to...
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Tito Lopez to become Calhoun City’s next police chief
Tito Lopez spent much of his youth trying to protect himself. He’s now passionate about his career of trying to protect others. The 25-year police veteran will become Calhoun City’s next police chief...
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Colbin Dane Necaise, 13, of Pittsboro, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Calhoun County Health Services in Calhoun City. Born April 29, 2002 in Oxford, he was the son of Darryl Necaise Jr. and Niki...
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High court marriage ruling faces procedural roadblock in Mississippi
STARKVILLE – Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood said Friday that the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision that same-sex couples can marry nationwide isn’t immediately applicable in Mississippi...
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Postal issues return, but we’re working on it
Once again, we are having problems with our newspaper delivery via the postal service. As of today, Monday, newspaper sacks containing last week’s paper going to Houston, Pontotoc, Tupelo 388, Memphis...
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Change comes very slow, but steady in Mississippi
Obamacare, same sex marriage and the Confederate flag – quite a past 10 days it has been in national news with much of the changing winds blowing against traditional Mississippi stances. The U.S....
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Bruce Museum to host 5K Color Run during Sawmill Festival
The Bruce Museum 5K Color Run will be Saturday, July 11 during the Bruce Sawmill Festival. The race begins next to Bruce City Hall. Pre-register for $30 until June 30 and receive a t-shirt and one...
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Fourth of July to be celebrated on Bruce Square with music, food, fireworks
Hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, watermelon, live music, a parade and a giant fireworks display are all planned for the Bruce Square to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Bruce Chamber of Commerce is...
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Douglas receives 2015 Loggins Scholarship
Cameron Douglas is the recipient of the 2015 W.C. Loggins Scholarship. Cameron Douglas Cameron is a 2015 honor graduate of Vardaman High School. He is the son of Wayne and Lynn Douglas of Vardaman....
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