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School district’s appeal to FCC for improved broadbrand granted
Calhoun County’s appeal of a grant denial seeking improved broadband access for county schools was granted last Friday by the FCC. The school district’s request will be sent back to USAC for them to...
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Calhoun City hosts Leonard Holland Basketball Classic this Saturday
Basketball season tips off this Saturday for Bruce, Calhoun City and Vardaman when CCHS hosts the annual Leonard Holland Classic. The schedule for Saturday is as follows: 11 a.m. Vardaman vs Houston...
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Bobby Dale Harrison, 43, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 at North MS Medical Center Hospice. He was born June 20, 1972 in Meridian to Sandra Carol Baker Johnson. He was employed at B&W as...
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Nabors ready to do his part on offense and defense for the Wildcats this...
Calhoun City Senior running back Jesse Nabors is probably best known for his electric play in the open field. He’s averaging nearly seven yards a carry and 15 yards per reception while scoring seven...
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Sherrill Bailey’s Indian artifacts collection is admired by archaeologists
Sherrill Bailey found an arrowhead in his family’s garden behind their Calhoun City home when he was 13 years old sparking a lifetime passion for Indian artifacts. “My interest really grew then,”...
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4-H Awards Banquet
Alyssa Alford, center, won the Senior Goat Award with Parker Winter, right, winning the Junior Goat award at the annual 4-H Awards Banquet. Supervisor Barney Wade, left, presented the award. See more...
View ArticleBettie Pullen
Bettie Virginia Herron Pullen, 77, of Big Creek, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Byhalia. She was born August 5, 1938 in Horn Lake. She was the daughter of William Milton and...
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TaterStock scheduled for Nov. 11 in Vardaman gym
A concert is being offered to local teens by SonBurned Ministries. TaterStock will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11 during the Sweet Potato Festival at the Vardaman High School Gym. TaterStock will...
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Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival kicks off this Saturday
The 42nd Annual Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival kicks off this Saturday, Nov. 7 with the arts and crafts festival on Main Street. In addition to the many arts and crafts, there will be a 5K run/walk,...
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Bettye Dianne Reedy Edmondson, 67, of Vardaman, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 at her home. She was born January 8, 1948 in Memphis, the daughter of Eli and Laverne Taylor Reedy. She was a photographer,...
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Hammock Camping with Casey
Casey Deaton, of Bruce, has become a big fan of "hammock camping," and as a result has become a more creative cook. Read his story and some of his favorite recipes while on the backpacking trail in our...
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Cloverbuds
Cloverbud Awards were presented by Kristy Barnett at the recent 4-H banquet. Pictured, from left, back, Gabriel Scott, Coby Necaise, Kristy Barnett, Shelby Baker, Ella Baker, Mary Baker, Hayden...
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Rams finish season in dominating fashion
The Vardaman Rams closed out their season Friday night in dominating fashion – trouncing the Hamilton Lions 55-0. Ram QB Trae Owen opened the scoring with a QB sneak up the middle to give the Rams an...
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Calhoun City rolls through East Webster in sloppy conditions
There wasn’t much that could slow down Calhoun City in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs. Not even a torrential downpour. D. L. Harrison Field was saturated by rain in the hour leading up to...
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Calhoun City wins easily
Calhoun City dominated East Union 55-6 in less than ideal conditions Friday night to open the Class 2A playoffs. Read the game story in the sports section. Photo by Joel McNeece
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Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival
Leah Edington among the many vendors enduring rainy conditions at the Sweet Potato Festival in Vardaman today. The festival will continue throughout the afternoon with lots of arts, crafts, and good...
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Calhoun City, Vardaman, Bruce tip off season at Leonard Holland Classic
Vardaman and both Calhoun City boys' and girls' teams earned wins in the Leonard Holland Classic Saturday at CCHS. The Lady Rams opened the seven-game classic by defeating Houston 45-43. Shylysses...
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Basketball season tips off
Basketball season tipped off Saturday for Bruce, Calhoun City and Vardaman at the Leonard Holland Classic. See the recap of the games in the sports section. Photo by Joel McNeece
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Calhoun City board votes to remove arbor from square
The Calhoun City Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to remove the arbor from the town square. The board authorized Mayor J.R. Denton to seek potential property, either existing town...
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Hellums tells of his World War II experience at DAR meeting
World War II veteran Dwight Hellums of Sarepta shows some pictures to Teresa Dunn and Lynn Fales during the DAr meeting at Shady Grove UMC Monday afternoon. Hellums was the guest speaker at the event....
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