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Initiative 42: The siren in the night
Perhaps many of you have seen the new GE commercials that have been running quite frequently lately. One of the more interesting, yet for Mississippi more sobering of these commercials, is the one...
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Ready to try out my first cast iron skillet
Recently, Addi Claire and I were going over her amazing words for 1st grade homework when we came across the word “habitat.” I explained to her that the jungle was a habitat and that the animals there...
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Finally found the history on Bruce’s busiest street
Few could match my lifelong love of history, but R.T. Ramage might. I recently completed reading a biography of Confederate States of America President Jefferson Davis and then stayed up the other...
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CCHS SADD members do community project
Calhoun City High School SADD members and sponsors who participated in the Community Service Project at the Bruce Community Living Center recently. Students played games and different activities with...
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Loosa Schoona chapter celebrating DAR’s 125th anniversary
Members of the Loosa Schoona Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are joining with more than 175,000 national DAR members in celebrating the organization’s 125th anniversary. “I...
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Baldwyn’s Babe McCarthy was one-of-a-kind
A few years ago, I found myself in northeast Mississippi, in Hill Country, where tiny towns and communities share rich basketball histories. I had some time to kill and saw a sign pointing in the...
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New Liberty Stew
R.T. Ramage, Grover Edington and Steve Ramage are among those that will gather this Saturday for the annual stew cooking at the old New Liberty Schoolhouse. See the related story in the news section....
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Bruce woman starts “Blue Lives Matter” campaign to buy bullet proof vests
After reading an article about how a bullet-proof vest saved the life of a policeman who was shot three times during a late night traffic stop, Lisa Norwood of Bruce wondered how much protection...
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Scott seeking re-election after six years as county attorney
Tina Scott is seeking re-election as Calhoun County Attorney. “Thank you Calhoun County for allowing me to serve as our County’s Prosecuting Attorney since December, 2009. “As November 3rd approaches,...
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BEST meeting
Bruce Elementary first grade students performed Fall songs at the first BEST meeting of this school year. Caitlyn Tutor said the opening prayer and Trakevion Buchanan led the Pledge of Allegiance....
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Vardaman’s Larry Gann utilizing old school approach to restore proud program
It was an unseasonably cool Mississippi evening in mid-September and Larry Gann searched for the right words to address his Vardaman football team. He stood in front of 22 players and his assistant...
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New county dance team looking to entertain this basketball season
Area basketball games this winter will have a new form of entertainment on the court in the name of the Calhoun County Prancers. The dance/cheer team was formed by Aretha Herrod and Precious Thompson...
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Flour Babies
The Teacher’s Academy II class made flour babies out of flour sacks, stockings, and pillow stuffing. Jennifer Cain, TAII instructor, got the idea to give them a hands-on activity to teach each student...
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Teachers’ Academy class makes flour babies
The Teacher’s Academy II class made flour babies out of flour sacks, stockings, and pillow stuffing. Jennifer Cain, TAII instructor, got the idea to give them a hands-on activity to teach each student...
View ArticleSpencer Gunn Jr.
Spencer Gunn, Jr., 67 of Coffeeville died Thursday, Oct 8, 2015 at his home. He is survived by two daughters, Bridgette and Ariel Gunn, one brother, Johnnie Gunn, two sisters, Carlee Cooper and Helen...
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Wade asks for voters’ help to return him to office
Barney Wade makes the following statement to the voters of Calhoun County: “Hello Friends, I am Barney Wade and I am seeking re-election for Supervisor District Four of Calhoun County. I count it a...
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Denley honored by Rotary District
Jo Ann Denley was honored with a Paul Harris plus-4 pin last week at Bruce Rotary. Pictured during the presentation are, from left, Bill Ross, president of the Bruce Rotary Club, Denley, and District...
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Swanson making another run at Calhoun County Sheriff
Larry Swanson cites his experience as a Pontotoc County deputy, constable and policeman among reasons he should be Calhoun's next sheriff. “I would like to start by saying thank you for the vote I...
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Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves speaks in Pittsboro
Republican Women member Cathy Blackwelder visits with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves at the Republican Banquet last night. Reeves was keynote speaker at the event. (Photo courtesy of Greg Pollan)
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Rams fall at West Lowndes 38-21 in Thursday night game
The Vardaman Rams dropped to 2-4 in region play after a 38-21 loss at West Lowndes Thursday night. The Rams took an early 6-0 lead when Brandon Washington returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a...
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