Carol Jackson
Carol Lynn Jackson, 64, of Bruce, died May 7, 2014 at her home. She was born September 16, 1949 in Memphis, the daughter of Jack Birmingham and Dorothy Vinson Goss. She was a homemaker and...
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Gregg, Hughes take office in Slate Springs
All the elected seats in Slate Springs are full once again after the recent qualifying for mayor and alderman. Susie Hughes Carrie Gregg Carrie Gregg is the new mayor for the town succeeding the late...
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Bruce Elementary third graders in Mrs. Ashley Clements’ class recently completed their year-long recycling project by delivering all their recycled goods to the recycling bins behind the Bruce Police...
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Alligator, more than nine feet in length, removed from behind Calhoun City...
Mississippi Department of Wildlife (MDWFP) officials removed an alligator, more than nine feet in length, from a pond behind Grace Fellowship Church in Calhoun City Sunday night. MDWFP became aware of...
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Leo “Bud” Welch continues to attract a lot of national attention following the recent release of his album “Sabougla Voices.” Last week, Nashville photographer Bill Seber held a photo shoot at Welch’s...
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Harris trial to begin next Monday in Oxford
The murder trial for Wayne “Honky” Harris is scheduled to begin Monday, May 19 at the Lafayette County Courthouse in Oxford. Wayne Harris Judge L. Breland Hilburn of Hinds County will preside. Harris...
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Two suspects sought after shots fired at Derma policeman
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department has two suspects and are expected to file charges later today following an incident last night during which a Derma policeman was shot at. Sheriff Pollan Sheriff...
View ArticleMoody Tyler
Moody Brooks Tyler, 94, of Bruce, died May 13, 2014 at BMH-NM in Oxford. He was born November 19, 1919 in Calhoun County, the son of Floyd Jackson Tyler and Daisy Jane Bond Tyler. He married Cuvis Hall...
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Sweet Potato Ice Cream developed for Sweet Shop in Vardaman
Sweet Potato Sweets in Vardaman is always adding to their endless array of products, but they’ve gotten a jump start on summer with their latest creation – sweet potato ice cream. Daphna Cook shows...
View ArticleIdella Thomas
Idella Thomas, 99, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at her home in Bruce. Funeral services are set for Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. at New Hope Church of God in Christ in Bruce. Burial will follow at...
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Pittsboro agrees in principle to increase water rates; undecided on new fire...
The Pittsboro Board of Aldermen agreed in principle to a water rate increase for the town, but was unable to decide whether to purchase a new fire truck. Reda Bullard The tentative plan for the...
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Susan Patton, second from left, taught a “Fundamentals of Drawing” course in Bruce this year. The class learned to draw still life, learned the basics of drawing a portrait, and to draw buildings in a...
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Big Creek upgrades fire department trucks
The Big Creek Fire Department is upgrading its fire truck fleet with acquisitions from the Calhoun City Fire Department and the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The department is retiring two 1960’s...
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Running Man – Casey Clark runs 5Ks, 10Ks, marathons, triathlons
Casey Clark didn’t start running on a quest to win a bunch of trophies for his mantel, to set any kind of speed records, or to impress anyone. He runs for his health. It all started three years ago...
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Supervisors hear complaints about county roads
Calhoun County supervisors listened to complaints on two roads and approved the purchase of a new truck for the sheriff’s department at their meeting Wednesday morning. Frank Silas asked the board for...
View ArticleElizabeth Baskin
Elizabeth L. Baskin, 78 of Vardaman, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born August 17, 1935 in Vardaman, the daughter of Dewey Jaggers and Lizzie Dye...
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Summer reading program just around corner at Yancy Library
Readers of all ages will explore all things science this summer as Jesse Yancy Memorial Library in Bruce presents the “Fizz Boom, Read!” Summer Library Program. There will be experiments, prizes,...
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STAR teacher and student at Calhoun Academy this year are Jonna Washington and Rhett McCormick. Rhett is the son of Lori and Craig McCormick and is also valedictorian. Photo by Celia Hillhouse
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Hubbards earn Bruce Rotary honors
The Bruce Rotary Youth Leaders for May are twins Karlie and Kaylyn Hubbard. They are the daughters of Bridget Lenard and Jeremy Hubbard. Karlie’s accomplishments include: • Beta Club, 2 yrs.; • AP...
View Article‘Cap’ Gaston
A much-loved husband, daddy and granddaddy, C.G. “Cap” Gaston, Jr., 73, of Thaxton, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Calhoun City on May 15, 2014. He was born March 17, 1941 in Calhoun...
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