Wildcats overwhelmed by Water Valley in 42-6 loss
The Calhoun City Wildcats took an early 6-0 lead, but then watched Water Valley rattle off 42 unanswered points in a one-sided victory for the Blue Devils Friday night. The Wildcats, 2-1, marched 75...
View ArticleBruce survives against Coffeeville, winning 26-19 in overtime
The Bruce Trojans survived a scare from upset-minded Coffeeville and earned a 26-19 win in overtime. The Pirates were first to crack the scoreboard with a big defensive play. The Trojans appeared...
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Jay Johnson and the Bruce Trojans survived a scare against Coffeeville Friday night escaping with a 26-19 overtime victory at Trojan Field. Check the sports section below for recaps of all four Calhoun...
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Itawamba Community College Coach and Calhoun City native Sean Cannon visits with Wildcats’ Head Coach Perry Liles prior to ‘City’s game at Water Valley Friday night. Photo by Lisa McNeece
View ArticleGrenada Lake to host two special deer hunts this fall
Grenada Lake is organizing a special draw hunt to be conducted below the dam for honorably discharged veterans. The primary purpose of the hunt is to reduce deer numbers and slow habitat degradation...
View ArticleCollums earns Bruce Rotary award
Bruce High School student Mary Beth Collums was honored this week as the first Bruce Rotary Youth Leader for the new school year. She is pictured with her parents are Gary and Melissa Collums. Her...
View ArticleForum for grandparents who are primary caregivers of school children set for...
Calhoun County School District, Parents for Public Schools and Excel are hosting a program for grandparents who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren. This program will be held at Excel on...
View ArticleMildred Jeanette Shaw Manning
Mildred Jeanette Shaw Manning, 45, of Coffeeville, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at her home. She was born December 15, 1967. She was a member of Carrollton United Methodist Church, and was a former...
View ArticleThomas Jesse Rodgers
Thomas Jesse Rodgers, 76, of Bellefontaine, died September 2, 2013 at his home. He was born August 28, 1937, the son of Charles Clark Rodgers and Ethel Mae Drake Rodgers. He was retired from Nabisco...
View ArticleAlvin Ray Gulledge
Alvin Ray Gulledge, 84, of Calhoun City, died September 6, 2013 at Calhoun Health Services in Calhoun City. He was born July 7, 1929 in Big Creek, the son of Walter Gulledge and Ora Lee Cantrell...
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Ruth “Bebe”?Maxwell, right, is the new Regent of the local Loosa Schoona Chapter of the MS Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was pinned by past Regent, Rita Stewart. Maxwell,...
View ArticleTwo arrested with meth after search warrants executed in Bruce
A six month investigation by Bruce Police resulted in two arrests last Friday night as a search warrant was executed on two suspects believed to be dealing meth. Gary Shoemake Danny Shoemake Gary...
View ArticleSupervisors aren’t doing wrong, but could be doing better
After recent comments by the board of supervisors about the need to cut spending to avoid a potential tax increase, it seemed logical to take a look at the current budget situation of county...
View ArticleBilly Van James
“If anybody can read, they can cook,” Billy Van James told some home health nurses who were talking to his mother, the late Mary James, about cooking around 10 years ago. Having to prove himself right,...
View ArticleLady Cougars suffer losses at Carroll Tournament
Calhoun Academy’s Lady Cougars suffered through a tough week last week at the Carroll tournament and a home game versus Central. The Lady Cougars, 5-16 on the season, lost 14-0 to Marshall with Darby...
View ArticleLady Rams still have hopes for post season
The Lady Rams split two games at the Robertson Sportswear Challenge last weekend in New Albany. Billy Dill They defeated Hickory Flat 12-2 and lost 9-4 to Tishomingo County. The Lady Rams are 3-8 on...
View ArticleLady Wildcats roll over Hickory Flat
Calhoun City, 4-5, split a pair of games last week, defeating Hickory Flat 15-2 and falling to Pine Grove 13-3. Nick Doles Adaysia Edwards led with three hits, including a triple, in the loss to Pine...
View ArticleCalhoun City will unveil “Wall of Honor” in pregame reception Friday night
Calhoun City’s new “Wall of Honor” will be unveiled Friday night as the Wildcats host Pontotoc. A pregame reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. for all people honored on the wall and those who...
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•QUICK BITES Thursday, Sept. 12 will be Composting for Your Home & Garden at noon at the Multipurpose Building. All are invited. •SALAD LUNCHEON… Fine Arts Club of Bruce will have their Fall Salad...
View ArticleSupervisors’ currently over budget, but show healthy cash balance
Calhoun County Supervisors voted recently to avoid a potential two mil tax increase, opting instead to absorb the approximate $130,000 increase in costs in the general fund. The increases were...
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