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Martin’s music was one the echoes of the old Sun-N-Sand
When I saw the obituary for Joe Martin in the Jackson newspaper, my mind shot back to a place that only exists in fading memories from three decades ago – the old Sun-N-Sand in Jackson. Martin, 85,...
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Last Friday was one of the worst weather games I’ve ever covered
I’ve covered a lot of high school football games– cold, hot or wet, or sometimes a combination, but Friday night was one of the worst. It was a good week to be off as Bruce had an open date. Linda Jane...
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Seattle is best NFL experience thus far
Dr. Bruce Longest and I made the most of our three day visit to Seattle last weekend for our annual NFL get-away. We took in all the views from the famous Space Needle, watched them toss fish around...
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Bruce fourth, Calhoun City seventh in latest AP rankings
Bruce held its spot from the previous week and Calhoun City dropped a couple in the latest Associated Press Class 2A football rankings. The rankings still show the top four teams ranked in the North...
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Jackson has all the tools for the next level
Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State’s 340-pound road grader of a guard, could be playing for large money on Sundays right now. No doubt about it. He knows it. His coaches know it. NFL scouts know it. Those...
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Sheriff Pollan graduates from National Sheriff’s Institute
Sheriff Greg Pollan completed participation in the 104 session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute in Aurora, Co, recently. Sheriff Lenny Millholland of Virginia, mentor sheriff for the program,...
View ArticleMaggie Campbell
Sister Maggie Lee Campbell was born June 27, 1928, in Water Valley, to the parents of Ben Campbell and Della Katherine Hall Campbell. She was the baby girl of nine children and all eight siblings...
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BHS trumpet player Haylie Brown among tops in state
Around 8:15 every Friday night, Bruce High School senior Haylie Brown steps to the forefront with her trumpet. With the Trojan Marching Band standing at attention behind her, she delivers her solo....
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Calhoun County Softball Tournament set for Saturday in Bruce
Bruce will host the 2013 Calhoun County Slowpitch Softball Tournament Saturday at Bruce Park. Games will get underway at 10 a.m. with a round robin schedule featuring the Lady Trojans, Wildcats and...
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Senior maids up for 2013 Homecoming Queen at Calhoun City are, from left, Kajah Coleman, Samone Walker, Chelsea Vance, Asia Herrod and Shyann Skelton. Homecoming festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m....
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MDWFP brood survey suggests turkey population is down
Each year from June to August, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) conducts a survey to monitor wild turkey reproduction across the state. The “brood survey”, as it is...
View ArticleG.L. McNeece
George Leonard McNeece, Jr, age 93, formerly of Raymond, MS passed away Sept. 24, 2013 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. He was born Sept. 2, 1920 in Polkville, MS to George Leonard McNeece, Sr. and...
View ArticleClaude Goodwin
Claude J. Goodwin, 86, of Banner, died September 26, 2013 at his home. He was born January 9 1927 in Banner, the son of Herbert and Vertie Brown Goodwin. He was a timber cutter and farmer. Visitation...
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Calhoun Academy celebrated homecoming today with a parade around the Bruce Square. Pictured is the float of “mini cheelreaders.” Festivities will begin at the school at 6 p.m. The Cougars will host...
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Calhoun Academy will celebrate homecoming tonight
Calhoun Academy will celebrate homecoming tonight when the Cougars host Strider. Festivities will begin at the school at 6 p.m. prior to the Cougars’ football game with Strider. Earlier today the...
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Calhoun City to celebrate homecoming tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Calhoun City will host North Panola tonight as the Wildcats celebrate homecoming 2013. Festivities at CCHS will begin at 6:30 p.m. Senior maids up for 2013 Homecoming Queen at Calhoun City are, Kajah...
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Calhoun Academy Homecoming Parade Photo Gallery
Calhoun Academy hosted their annual homecoming parade this afternoon on the Bruce Square. Following are pictures from the festivities.
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Edwin Boland recalls time “Tallest Man in the World” visited Calhoun City
Edwin Boland of Calhoun City remembers vividly the day the “Gentle Giant” Robert Wadlow, best known as the world’s tallest person, visited the Calhoun City Square on March 13, 1940. “When he opened the...
View ArticleBobbie Sizemore
Bobbie Harpole Sizemore, 78, of Pheba, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at Calhoun Health Services Nursing Home in Calhoun City. She was born December 19, 1934 in Hatcher, to the late Jeffie...
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Jesse Yancy Library to host health insurance seminar, Whitney White at Brown...
Have questions about the Marketplace? Want to know how to sign up for coverage? Attend the Health Insurance Marketplace Seminar Monday, Nov. 18 from 2-3 p.m. at Jesse Yancy Memorial Library in Bruce....
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