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Executive sessions only hide the truth
My friend Scott Boyd, a fellow Southern Miss alum and longtime publisher of the Macon Beacon, has always called them “secret meetings.” I’ve always considered executive sessions government playing...
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Janae Harrelson Winter
Two weeks ago Janae Harrelson Winter learned to make her granny, Evelyn Harrelson’s yeast rolls, and, “I have the pictures to prove it,” she said. She was at her granny’s from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. learning...
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The Bruce Board of Aldermen discussed the potential removal of the fireworks stand at the Hwy. 9-32 intersection, the new no-kill animal shelter, and the proposed cell tower from AT&T at Tuesday’s...
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Vardaman board discusses problem with Douglas Circle
Vardaman board of aldermen heard a complaint from citizens on Douglas Circle about the condition of the road at the regular meeting of the board last night. Wilbur Holmes Benny Horton brought photos of...
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Derma approves new town flag
Derma gave final approval to a flag design and set a clean up day at the regular meeting of the board last night. The board gave tentative approval of the flag at last month’s meeting but tweaked a few...
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Calhoun City talks potholes, paving; enters executive session
Public Works Director Perry Goodson told the Calhoun City Board of Aldermen at their regular meeting last night that work has begun on repairing potholes in the street. He said sunny weather and the...
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Parkers Fireworks may be leaving Bruce
Junior Parker, owner of Parker’s Fireworks at the Hwy. 9-32 intersection, “begged” the Bruce mayor and board for help at Tuesday’s meeting citing concerns over moving his trailer. Mr. Parker discusses...
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Clarke, Hill earn medalist honors at golf tournaments
Calhoun City golf won two matches over the past week. Cameron Clarke Calhoun City shot a 188 to earn first at Houston. The Hilltoppers golf team finished second at 191 followed by Bruce 212, North...
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Bruce woman injured in accident with log truck
A Bruce woman was transported by ambulance to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after an accident involving a log truck on Hwy. 9. Cindy Tutor was taken to Calhoun Health Services from the scene at the...
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Mississippi State’s Final Four run still the only one for Magnolia State
We are in the 75th year of so-called March Madness, which means we are, in Super Bowl terms, about to watch Final Four LXXV. Do the math and you know that 300 (CCC) teams will have taken part in the...
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Joe Massey, of Bruce, has quite the pineapple crop coming in. He recently pulled his plants out of the greenhouse and has five producing fruit. He intends to harvest this one this weekend and another...
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Jerry Bryant takes great pride in his 33 years as a Memphis fireman
Jerry Bryant will never forget the day he received a call saying, “We have a party hung on the commode.” “I had to listen to it a second time,” he said. “I thought surely I misunderstood what they just...
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Bruce fire trucks re-certified for five more years
Two fire trucks with the Bruce Fire Department were put to the test this week in order to earn re-certification for another five years. Kyle Horton with Emergency Equipment Professionals completed the...
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Search for Webster County suspect continues; he is not believed to be armed...
Authorities continue to search Calhoun County for a man who fled a traffic stop by Webster County authorities Tuesday night. Kristopher Box, 32, originally escaped from an MDOC work site near Jackson...
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New Century Club of Calhoun City hosted the 99th annual GFWC-MFWC District 3 convention at Derma Baptist Church. Among attendees were New Century members, front, Stephanie Edmondson, Stephanie Lee,...
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Early morning storm blows over trees, few power lines
The bulk of damage from last night’s severe weather appears to be downed trees. All Calhoun County Fire Departments were called out during the night to remove trees that fell across roads as a result...
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King earns state, national Player of the Week for second time
For a second time this season, standout shortstop and All-American hopeful Jay King of Northwest Mississippi Community College has been tabbed the MACJC and NJCAA Division II Baseball Player of the...
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Whitten earns Bruce Rotary honor
Elizabeth Whitten was recently honored as the Bruce Rotary Youth Leader for April. She is the daughter of Renee Whitten and Steve Whitten. Her activities include: • GPA 4.0; • Honor graduate; •...
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Calhoun Academy senior Rhett McCormick was the recent recipient of the Margery Brown Rogers Clark Scholarship from the Margery B. Rogers Clark Chapter #17 Order of the Confederate Rose. Shown with him...
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Mr. and Miss BHS for 2014 were recently announced with the honor going to Casey Vance and Mary Beth Collums.
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