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Pittsboro board questioned about water pressure west of town
Water pressure was the issue addressed at Pittsboro Board meeting Tuesday night. Benjamin Williams asked the board why the water pressure is so low at his home off Private Road 2001. “Everyone out...
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Bruce considers options in hiring a public defender
The Bruce mayor and board of aldermen discussed how they want to approach hiring a public defender for the town at Tuesday’s meeting. The discussion was prompted by a bill from attorney Adreain...
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Water leaks causes “frenzy” of work in Calhoun City
A Parks and Parks Water Well Service, Inc. representative was on the agenda to address the Calhoun City Board last night, but was not present at the meeting. At last month’s meeting, it was agreed...
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Stray dogs a growing problem for Vardaman
Vardaman board of aldermen again spent a good part of their meeting last night discussing the proposed dog ordinance and tabled the matter for another month. The main concern with the ordinance is who...
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Bobo easily wins district one supervisor race
Charles Bobo, of Calhoun City, was elected district one supervisor Tuesday night with 67% of the vote. Charles Bobo Bobo, who has been serving as supervisor on an interim basis after being appointed by...
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Retired educator travels from New Mexico to bake for Sweet Potato Festival
A desire to meet people and share his love for sweet potatoes brought John Correa from New Mexico to Vardaman last weekend. Correa spent the day Friday baking 1,000 sweet potato biscuits in the kitchen...
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Rev. Jones has served Oak Grove in Derma for 40 years
Rev. William Jones says he still gets “excited about the word” after six decades of preaching. Jones has served as pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Derma for the past 40 years while at the same...
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Annual Sweet Potato Banquet is Saturday night
The annual Sweet Potato Festival will close out this Saturday with the banquet to be held at the Front Porch at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Annual awards including Mayor’s...
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Calhoun City native’s triplets each earn Phi Kappa Phi, UM
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of Phi Kappa Phi honor society inducted 270 new members Sunday (Oct. 29), including three juniors from the same family. Ann Weston, Katherine and...
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Student funding mission trip to Costa Rica with t-shirt sales
BHS junior Mary Alon James is spreading the word of Christ one t-shirt at a time. “MNTMVR” is the main message that many locals are now wearing. “‘MNTMVR’ stands for mountain mover,” said James. “As...
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Brent Parker is nominee for three year FSA term
USDA’s Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) County Committee elections are underway. It is important that every eligible producer participate in these elections because FSA county committees are a link between...
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Bruce Police Chief Stan Evans has passed away
Bruce Police Chief Stan Evans passed away this morning at his home surrounded by family and friends. Evans, a former U.S. Marine, served Bruce as police chief for more than a decade. He was known for...
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Bruce Beta participates in Ashley’s Angels
Members of BHS Beta Club helped provide children in need with clothes and other items beneficial to them. Dalton Gordon, Trent Hall, Alexis Edwards, Aaliyah Gates, Kiahra Pinson, Mykiah Venson, Myisha...
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Farming advocate Sylvia Clark finds dream job– Annie’s Project
Wouldn’t it be nice if entering a Mississippi State University classroom solved every midlife crisis? At age 52, Sylvia Clark found herself at a crossroad as she reflected on her life as a small...
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Gregory to compete in Mrs. Magnolia State
Mrs. Calhoun County LeeAnn Gregory, of Bruce, will compete in the Mrs. Magnolia State Pageant Nov. 17-19 at the Vicksburg City Auditorium. LeeAnn is the wife of Jason Gregory, mother to Brock and Levi...
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Bailey, Landreth and Parker among award winners at Sweet Potato Banquet
Perry Bailey, of Calhoun City, won the Pioneer Award at the annual Sweet Potato Banquet last Saturday night. The award was presented by Sylvia Clark. Bobbie Landreth won the Mama Grace Award, and Shaun...
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Veterans should never be taken for granted
Veterans’ Day speakers around Calhoun County last week spoke of the sacrifice, service and dedication so many Calhoun Countians have shown through the years in service to this country. “The service...
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Northwest endowment set up for Calhoun native Hollis
The Linda McGonagill Hollis Endowment was recently established at Northwest Mississippi Community College by Dr. Marshall Hollis and his brothers, Dr. Jerry Hollis, Freddy Hollis, and Phillip Hollis,...
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McGonagill finds help in old family cemetery visit
Chatt McGonagill, a native of Calhoun County, recently met with Supervisor Homer Moore to visit the old Wilkins’ Cemetery located in the northeastern section of the county. McGonagill has several...
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Bobo focused on roads, bridges after election win
Charles Bobo said he was overwhelmed by the outcome of last week’s special election for district one supervisor. “It really hasn’t completely sunk in. I’m just very thankful,” Bobo said the morning...
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