Nell Hood
Janelle “Nell” Buchanan Hood, 80, passed away, Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at her home in Houston. She was born November 11, 1934, in Houlka to Thomas Andrew Buchanan and Emma Wages Buchanan. She managed...
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Column: Which Trojan running back will step up?
It's often said in the high school football world you see your greatest improvement from week one to two. Teams are still figuring out the kinks of a new season, shaking off the rust of the offseason...
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Odie Armstrong aiming for another title in Arena Bowl 28 this Saturday night
Vardaman native Odie Armstrong will vie for another Arena Football League Championship this Saturday when his San Jose Sabercats meet the Jacksonville Sharks in ArenaBowl XXVIII on ESPN. Odie Armstrong...
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Some of our best writers started out in sports
Our state’s literary excellence was on impressive display this past weekend during the remarkably successful Mississippi Book Festival. The Magnolia State’s tradition of renowned authors rivals our...
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Shelton is new editor of Skuna River Review
Mikayla Shelton just began her fourth year of reporting for the Skuna River Review. Along with contributing to the weekly newspaper, she has recently taken on the duty of the editor. Mikayla Shelton...
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Calhoun kids earn honors at Union County Goat Show
Calhoun County 4-Hers excelled in competition recently at the Union County Goat Show. •Conner Shelton–5th 8-10 year old goat showmanship and 4th with his lightweight 2 market goat. •Layla Bramlitt –...
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Bruce native earns Ashton B. Carter coin from secretary of defense
Airman First Class Zachary Bennett, a native of Bruce, recently received the Ashton B. Carter secretary of defense challenge coin. Zachary Bennett The coins are normally presented in recognition of...
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Barbara Goodson still fulfilling her need to serve her community
Barbara Goodson learned early in her professional career that service was her true calling. “I’m just service oriented,” she said. “I really enjoy it.” She’s provided that public service through a...
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Beautiful Weather
August is closing out in Calhoun County with some beautiful weather. Sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s are projected throughout the weekend and early next week. Photo by Joel McNeece
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Brandon Washington isn’t a talker, just a player in all aspects
Brandon Washington is a young man who believes in very little talk, preferring action. That was evident when asked what he loves about football? “Contact,” Washington said succinctly. Brandon...
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Water leak on Countiss Street
Just another day at the office for City of Bruce workers as they've spent the day on Countiss Street working on a water leak. Photo by Joel McNeece
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PEPA moving line
Pontotoc Electric Power is in the midst of a major project along Hwy. 9 in Bruce where they are moving a major line up and away from the highway toward Weyerhaeuser. The area should see a lot of work...
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Friday night scores
Bruce 38, Vardaman 13 Houston 9, Calhoun City 6 Delta 28, Calhoun Academy 0
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Calhoun City comes up four yards short against Houston
Calhoun City RB Brieton Sykes was tackled four yards short of the end zone to help the Houston Hilltoppers hold on to a 9-6 win over the Wildcats Friday night. Brieton Sykes Calhoun City took...
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Ross, Willis have big nights as Bruce beats Vardaman 38-13
The Bruce Trojans provided plenty of offensive fireworks during a 38-13 win against Vardaman at Carter Field. Ike Willis hauls in a TD pass. Bruce (1-1, 0-0 Region 4-2A) rolled up 567 yards of total...
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Bruce vs Vardaman
Bruce and Vardaman renewed their county rivalry Friday night at Carter Field with the Trojans earning a 38-13 win. Read the game story in the sports section. Photo by Joel McNeece
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Odie is a champ again
Vardaman native Odie Armstrong and San Jose SaberCats' teammate Nich Pertuit, at left, hold up the ArenaBowl trophy after beating the Jacksonville Sharks, 68-47, in ArenaBowl XXVIII at Stockton Arena...
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Frances Jean Snyder, 82, of Bruce, died Sunday, August 30, 2015, at Grenada Lake Medical Center. Born February 10, 1933 in Bruce, she was the daughter of the late L.D. and Frances Hastings Snellings....
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Calhoun City man killed, another injured in early morning accident in Grenada...
An early morning automobile accident in Grenada County claimed the life of a Calhoun City fireman and injured another. Tanner Lafayette, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on Old Hwy....
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Tanner Easley Lafayette, 21, of Calhoun City died Sunday, August 31, 2015 at Grenada Lake Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1993 in Grenada, the son of Randy Lafayette and Leigh Ann Easley...
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