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MS Supreme Court denies appeal, 1994 Calhoun County murder case
The Supreme Court of Mississippi denied an appeal from Gregory Todd Dunn Thursday, March 15, seeking relief from his sentencing in a 1994 murder near Pittsboro. The court originally affirmed Dunn’s...
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Classmates reunite at Jesse Yancy Library
Diane Kennedy fulfilled her first requirement for library “field experience” working at the Nashville Public Library. When it came time to complete her second required internship, she decided to go for...
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Dr. Cook loves to see people saved, repent, grow at Taylor
Taylor Church off CR 433 near Vardaman has grown considerably since the arrival of Dr. Timothy Cook as pastor five years ago. “My big motto has been John 12:32, ‘If I be lifted up, I will draw men unto...
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Allie Kendall is Mrs. Mississippi; will compete next in Las Vegas
Allie Kendall, of Vardaman, said she froze when they announced her name as the winner of the 2018 Mrs. Mississippi Pageant. “It was surreal,” she said. “I just couldn’t believe it. I thought for a...
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Early history of Bruce School
The construction of the school building in Bruce was begun in 1929, and the 1929-30 term was first taught in the Bruce school district. When time came for school to begin the building was incomplete,...
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Bruce native earns Achievement Medal
Bruce native Reed Gregory received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal recently. The medal is given to those who have performed commendably in routine duties or exceptional achievements. Reed,...
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‘Spruce it Up” event planned for Bruce Square
Bruce First is planning spring home and garden show and is seeking local businesses to participate. “Spruce It Up! Bruce” will be Saturday, Apr. 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Square. Bruce First member...
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Frito-Lay building distribution center in Banner
Frito-Lay is building a distribution center in Banner to service five routes throughout the region. The new center is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Hwy. 9W and CR 275 and is...
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Thirteen applications submitted thus far for superintendent job
Attorney Paul Moore, Jr. told the Calhoun County School Board Monday night they had 13 applicants thus far for the superintendent’s position with another week before the March 30 deadline. “Two of...
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County population dropping annually according to latest Census data
Since the 2010 U.S. Census, Calhoun County has lost on average 70 people per year in total population, according to estimates released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau. The population projection for...
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Rob Abel brings humor, emotion to preaching at Bruce Worship Center
Rob Abel just completed his first month as pastor at Bruce Worship Center on the corner of Rogers Avenue and Pine Street. A native of Vicksburg, Abel now lives in Mooreville. He first came to Bruce...
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Demarcus Pittman can play it all, but loves bass the best
Demarcus Pittman’s face changes when he picks up his bass guitar. It’s like he enters a whole other world. “I’m at my best when I’m playing bass. I tap into a whole other zone. I give my all on all (my...
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Pittsboro resident recalls courthouse fire of 1922
“When I got there the fire hadn’t reached the chancery clerk’s office but it was full of smoke and fumes.” Ches Ellard, Pittsboro, recalled of the fire that destroyed the Calhoun County Courthouse 40...
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SEEK students participate, Oxford Escape Room game
SEEK students enjoyed a trip to Oxford last week to participate in a game known as the Escape Room. The Escape Room takes the mobile app experience to the next level by allowing real people to solve...
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Calhoun City man dies in accident involving 4-wheeler, car
A Calhoun City man was killed early Sunday morning in an accident on Hwy. 8 involving a vehicle and a four wheeler. Austin Armstrong, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident at 2:43 a.m....
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School board begins studying resumes of 18 applicants for superintendent job
A total of 18 candidates have applied for the county’s superintendent of schools position. That includes the three local candidates – Calhoun City Elementary Principal Dr. Lisa Langford, Vardaman...
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Supervisors hire three new employees, two for sheriff, one for district one
Three new hires and several bills were on the agenda for the county supervisors Monday morning. The board unanimously approved the hiring of Randy Coleman as a part-time deputy, Williams Buntin as a...
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Pittsboro says no to additional fire plug
The Pittsboro board discussed briefly the fireplug Reginal Baskin asked for on Oldtown Road at their meeting Tuesday. They determined the price would be too much for the town because the line isn’t on...
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Derma fire rating drops, insurance rates should too
Homeowners in Derma should see lower insurance premiums due to the town’s public fire protection rate dropping. Mayor Dock Gabbert attributed the drop from an 8 to a 7 in rating to street and water...
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Calhoun City board pleased with progress on the square
Calhoun City Public Works Director Lee Burns reported to Mayor Amye Hill and the board of aldermen that they had been patching holes in the streets, working on sewer pumps and one water leak at the...
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