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Banner woman dies in Wednesday morning house fire
A Banner woman died in her home on CR 278 today when it became engulfed with fire around 10 a.m. Martha Herron, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Calhoun County Coroner Wednesday afternoon....
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Tuesday storm causes damage around Bruce
A short but strong storm blew through Bruce Tuesday evening around 5:30 p.m. taking down trees and in turn powerlines. Charles and Marie Logan and Tammy Kennedy were sitting in their living room at...
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Calhoun City’s 48th SquareFest will be next weekend
The 48th annual SquareFest in Calhoun City opens Friday, May 25 with two days of fun planned on the town square. “We have 40 plus vendors already signed up and more calling every day,” Chamber of...
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Why and how are pastors called to preach?
Why and how are pastors called to preach? It’s a question we ask of most of our subjects in our Calhoun pastors series. Charles Tillman said he knew some guys who got in trouble and he went to the...
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James Maxwell enjoyed career in law near New Orleans and many unique...
James Maxwell was raised in Champaign, Illinois, home to the University of Illinois more than 100 miles south of Chicago, but his professional career led him to Louisiana and Mississippi. “I recall...
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Bruce traced through first 33 years of growth
Thirty-three years ago the town of Bruce was established. Actually the town was incorporated June 29, 1927. At that time there were no more than a dozen houses, three stores, a hotel, and the E.L....
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Bruce native David Box talks about new book at Yancy Library
A standing room only crowd came to hear Bruce native David Box talk about his newest book and life growing up in Mississippi. David and his wife, the former Yvonne King, of Oxford, live in a small town...
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Rescued Bald Eagle euthanized by Jackson Zoo
The Bald Eagle rescued from the side of the highway in Slate Springs last week was ultimately euthanized by the Jackson Zoo. Deputy Dean Poynor, who helped Wildlife officers capture the injured Eagle,...
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Edwards earns Juniorette of the Year
Juniorette Alexis Edwards was named GFWC-MFWC Juniorette of the Year 2017 at the recent state convention in Gulfport. Alexis was named local juniorette of the year earlier. She was presented a...
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All Calhoun third graders pass Reading Gate
Calhoun County had 100% pass the Third Grade Reading Gate this year meaning all third graders are moving on to the fourth grade without interruption. Raven Hawkins “It’s really exciting for us to have...
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Calhoun City ready for big SquareFest weekend
The 48th annual SquareFest in Calhoun City opens Friday, May 25 with two days of fun planned on the town square. “We’re looking forward to a great time and invite everyone to come out and enjoy being...
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Bruce and Vardaman graduations moved indoors Friday night; Calhoun City...
Graduation ceremonies will take place around the county this Friday and Saturday night. Bruce High School will hold its graduation Friday, May 25 at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The doors will...
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Mary Mays preaches whenever she ‘takes a notion’
“I’ve been in the business of preaching a long time,” said Mary Mays, pastor of United Vision Church of Faith in Calhoun City. “I raised up a house full of kids, and I started preaching after I had my...
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Circuit Clerk’s office open next two Saturdays
The Circuit Clerk’s office in Pittsboro will be open for the next two Saturdays – May 26 and June 2 – for absentee voting in the June 5 party primaries. Calhoun Countians will have one contested race...
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Calhoun County Agricultural High School at Derma
This old photograph is the student body of the Calhoun County Agricultural High School at Derma, taken in the 1926-27 term. The photo belongs to Earle Reese of Bruce who furnished it and the names:...
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Memorial Day programs scheduled around county
Memorial Day programs are scheduled for Bruce and Calhoun City next Monday on the respective squares. The Calhoun City program will begin at 10 a.m. with veteran Bro. Keith Spratlin, of Calhoun City,...
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Democratic poll workers set, June 5 primary
Democratic poll workers have been named for the Democratic Primary election Tuesday, June 5. •Calhoun City #1 - R&R Phyllis Campbell, Ida Campbell, Zora Welch, Barbara Gaiter-Bailiff •Pittsboro #1-...
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Memorial speakers emphasize service, sacrifice, dedication
Service, sacrifice and dedication were themes of Memorial Day services held in Bruce and Calhoun City over the Memorial Day holiday. Armstrong Kenneth Armstrong, speaking at the Pryor Funeral Home...
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Farm to YOUth from Ole Miss involved with summer reading program at Jesse...
Children participating in the Summer Reading Program at Jesse Yancy Memorial Library in Bruce will receive some extra benefits this year thanks to the involvement of the Department of Nutrition at the...
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James Pratt’s World War II experience part of his life every day
James Pratt, 92, can still vividly see the smoke-filled skies over the Pacific and hear the sounds of the enemy aircraft darting in and out of view as he tried to get a shot from his gunner’s seat. He...
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