Cheryl Burress
Cheryl Henry Burress, 55, of Winona, died May 30, 2014 at her residence. She was born March 1, 1959 in Knoxville, Tn., the daughter of Wallace Wayne Henry and Charlotte Annette Murphree Maxey. She was...
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•THROWBACK THURSDAY Bruce Farmers Market starts back this week on the Bruce Square. Market opens at 4 p.m. and music by Vinnie C. starting at 5 p.m. Children’s activity this week is Bruce First Baptist...
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Circuit Clerk Carlton Baker looks over some last minute details in preparation for today’s primary election around Calhoun County. Races on the ballot included U.S. representative and senate. Polls are...
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Clarke earns first at Big I Qualifier; Easley is third
Several area golfers have finished amongst the tops in their class at recent major golf events. From left, C.J. Easley, Cameron Mobley and Cameron Clarke at the Big I Qualifier. Cameron Clarke, of...
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Tough week in Calhoun; Disturbing fishing trip for Jordan Moore
The past few weeks have been rather difficult with a number of deaths around the county. Two that were personal for me were Linda Cooper of Bruce and Gordon Cook of Pittsboro. Linda’s husband Bob is a...
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Jackson State’s win over ULL was not an “upset”
As soon as Jackson State’s noble baseball team defeated No. 1-ranked ULL this past weekend, the all-too-predictable U-word started popping up on newspaper websites, Twitter, Facebook and television...
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Derma holds brief meeting; two added to bad debt list
Derma board of aldermen met in a short meeting last night in the front office of city hall due to the election being held in the board room. The board noted that officer Corey Alexander will graduate...
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Pittsboro board hears complaints about proposed water rate increase
The Pittsboro board approved the purchase of a new computer and briefly discussed water rates, a new fire truck and the store on the square during Tuesday’s meeting. The new computer and software...
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Calhoun City busy repairing pot holes
Mayor J.R. Denton told the Calhoun City Board of Aldermen at their meeting last night that two days had been spent repairing potholes in the streets, which has been a major concern for some time. He...
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Vardaman plans to adopt vicious dog ordinance
Vardaman board of aldermen plans to adopt a progressive vicious dog ordinance at their next meeting. Four citizens have been bitten by dogs in town in the past week, Police Chief Kenny Scott said....
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Bruce Board approves softball field upgrades, “Bruce Bucks” program
The Bruce Board approved major upgrades to the girls’ softball field at Bruce Park and agreed for City Hall to serve as the hub for a new shop at home program. Bruce Park Director and Bruce High School...
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Cochran-McDaniel too close to call; Childers, Dickey both win; 18% turnout in...
The U.S. Senate Republican Primary between incumbent Thad Cochran and challenger Chris McDaniel appears headed for a runoff. McDaniel is holding a very slim lead with approximately 98% of Mississippi...
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Former Bruce Trojan, Ole Miss signee Jay King named NJCAA All American at...
Northwest sophomore shortstop Jay King can now add NJCAA All-American to his various list of two-year accomplishments. Jay King The Bruce native and Ole Miss signee was selected as an NJCAA Third Team...
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Calhoun City native Sean Cannon named interim head coach at ICC
Itawamba Community College President Mike Eaton has announced Sean Cannon has been named interim head football coach for the Indians. Cannon has been a member of the ICC coaching staff for the last...
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New scoreboard coming to Trojan Field
A new $19,000 scoreboard is coming to Trojan Field compliments of Cannon Motor Company. The new scoreboard will be installed on the northeast corner of Trojan Field angled toward the home stands with...
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A new $19,000 scoreboard is coming to Trojan Field compliments of Cannon Motor Company. See the sports section below for specifics about the new board and where it will be installed. Pictured in front...
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Jimmy Moorhead’s latest carving is his most personal
Sitting alone in his living room Jimmy Moorhead of Bruce slowly carves away at his most detailed piece yet – a replica of the USS Chicago on which he served during his 4-year tour in the Navy almost...
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Beckett to speak, “Hometown Heroes” to be honored at Chamber Banquet
Rep. Jim Beckett will be the featured speaker at the Calhoun City Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Tuesday, June 10. Jim Beckett The event will begin at 6 p.m. and be held at the Methodist Corner on the...
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Tammy Turner, Andrew Marks and Dorthie Marks look over some of the many offerings from Joe and Millie Goforth at the opening day of the Bruce Farmers’ Market (Throwback Thursday) on the Bruce Square...
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