Calendar of Events
•Calhoun City Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 12, in observance of Veteran’s Day. Normal library hours will resume Friday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. •2nd Annual Jimmy Don Hardin Memorial Trail...
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PSC Brandon Presley to speak to Bruce Chamber Thursday
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will be the featured speaker at a special Bruce Chamber of Commerce meeting this Thursday, Nov. 12 at noon. The chamber is meeting at a new time for this...
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Robotics Champs
Calhoun County Career and Technical Center’s Robotics Team 8957 of, from left, Jadwin Manuel, Kaleb Redwine and Christian Buenrostro earned 1st place at the Titan Robotics Fall Classic in Ridgeland...
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Suspect arrested in Sunday night break-in
A Grenada woman was charged in the burglary of a Calhoun City home Sunday night. Stephanie Shankle, 45, was arrested by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Monday night and charged with breaking and...
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Reluctant heroes, proud survivors
Dwight Hellums admirably declines the description, but he’s a hero. He stood tall in front of the tiny Shady Grove Church Monday afternoon, sharing a moving recollection of his experiences in World War...
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Dollie Armstrong
“I will test a new recipe out before bringing it out for the holidays,” said Dollie Armstrong about her favorite time for cooking. Christmas and Thanksgiving are both traditional meals for her family,...
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Visitor shares Rotary’s impact in Honduras
Carolina Tercero, a native of San Francisco, Honduras visited with the Bruce and Calhoun City Rotary Clubs last week to share the impact Rotarians have made in her community through missions. She is...
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Mississippi’s PGA tour stop perseveres through heavy rains
When Mississippi’s PGA Tour stop began so humbly 48 years ago, organizers called it the Magnolia State Classic. With nearly half a century of history, it now seems perfectly clear a more appropriate...
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New Start Resource Center to open in Pittsboro in January
Miranda Collins views the New Start Resource Center in Pittsboro as a “central hub” where she can direct people to the place they can get the help they need. Collins is busy preparing the new office,...
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Dwight Hellums tells of his experience in World War II
“I’m no hero. I’m a survivor.” Those were the words of Dwight Hellums standing in front of Shady Grove UMC Church in Northwest Calhoun County Monday afternoon. Hellums, 94, speaking to a gathering of...
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Veterans Day
The Pledge of Allegiance is recited at the Veterans Day Program on the Calhoun City Square Wednesday morning. Photo by Joel McNeece
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Former Trojan racks up postseason honors at Northeast
One of Northeast Mississippi Community College’s most well rounded athletes on the gridiron this decade has received a handful of prestigious postseason accolades. Donta Armstrong Donta Armstrong was...
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Vardaman board discusses options to buy buildings on Main Street
The Vardaman Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor James Casey to seek appraisals for a couple of pieces of property the town is considering purchasing and selling. Jeff Hamilton The town board has...
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Egg Bowl Run will be Nov. 23 in Calhoun City
Plans are coming together for the annual Egg Bowl Run on Monday, Nov. 23 that will culminate on the Calhoun City Square. ROTC soldiers from Ole Miss will leave that morning running from campus to...
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Kerry Bean has a new heart, new life, and is very thankful
U.S. Navy Veteran Kerry Bean feels like he has a new lease on life, thanks to a new heart. Bean, 49, spent 64 days this past summer lying on his back in an ICU in Jackson, not knowing if he would ever...
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Vardaman Sweet Potato Banquet is Saturday night
Annual recipe contest and Sweet Potato Festival Banquet are set for Saturday night in Vardaman. Peggy Whiteside was the 2014 Mayor's Cup winner. The Original Sweet Potato Recipe Contest will be...
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Veterans honored in programs on Bruce, Calhoun City squares
Veteran Geoffrey Yoste, of Oxford, paid tribute to veterans past and present during ceremonies on the Bruce Square. “Veterans Day is largely intended to thank the living veterans for their service, to...
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CCMS students create bookmarks
Calhoun City Middle School participated in an exciting project where the students created book marks to be used in the library. Harlym Jennings, Miriam Wells, Carson Suber and Khloe Jones Students from...
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Bruce English III class attends plays in Columbus
Christi Brown’s English III classes went to the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus November 2. Along with students from other schools, BHS students gathered in the main theatre and watched...
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