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Bruce board asked to remove town ban against Pit Bulls
Rose Wells, director of the Dog Lovers’ League in Bruce, asked the Bruce mayor and board of aldermen to amend the town’s dog ordinance to allow Pit Bulls in the town limits. It was one of many...
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Liles is finalist for scholar-athlete award
Steele Liles, of Calhoun City, has been named a semi-finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy. Liles is a senior linebacker at Millsaps College. Every year, the National Football Foundation and...
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History of Sarepta compiled and read by Jesse Yancy Jr. at the 1958 Homecoming
May I in the beginning of these brief remarks on the history of Sarepta apologize for the inadequate situation that I find myself in, begin unable to give you a more complete history. My law practice...
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Sunny Rea wanted to teach for as long as she can remember
Sunny Rea has been teaching 10 years. Her first job was in Greenville, and she has been at Bruce for six. She graduated from Tupelo High School, but attended South Pontotoc from K-11. She went to...
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Medicare enrollment period opening
The enrollment period for joining or changing Medicare Prescription drug plans for 2019 is October 15- December 7. North Mississippi Rural Legal Services’ Elder Law Project provided information on how...
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Calhoun City board denies permit to potential scrap metal business
Calhoun City aldermen denied a request for a privilege license for a potential scrap metal business at a special called meeting last week. The denial was unanimous on a 3-0 vote by the board. Alderman...
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‘City Chamber changes date for Octoberfest
Calhoun City Chamber agreed to hold Octoberfest Tuesday, Oct. 30 on the town square. It has traditionally been held on Thursday, but Chamber Pres. Lura Edwards explained it is being moved to Tuesday to...
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‘City, Bruce bands earn honors at Northeast
BOONEVILLE, Miss. -- In one of the largest Northeast Regional Marching Band Championships in a decade, Neshoba Central High School (Philadelphia, Miss.) bested 22 other high schools to claim the title...
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Students getting real experience with new Pathways program
The Calhoun County Career and Technical Center (CCCTC) has multiple programs to offer – automotive, construction, metal fabrication, engineering, health science, digital media, business, and the...
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Extension building project is still ongoing
Calhoun County Extension Agent Trent Barnett sees unlimited potential with the new addition at the multi-purpose center in Pittsboro that lacks one last phase for completion. “This has been in the...
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Skuna Art Festival returns to Bruce Square this Saturday
The fourth annual Skuna River Art & Music Festival is Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the Bruce Square. This year’s event will feature many new artists and new mediums. Stained glass...
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Rick Tramel always happiest when he’s working
Seventy years of hard work is evident in Rick Tramel’s face, his leathery hands and his faded blue jeans. They are all signs of a good life to Tramel, who continues to cherish every day he can get up...
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Golden refuses to sign extradition papers
Adrian Golden, who was captured in Arkansas Wednesday night, has refused to sign extradition papers or to complete the booking process at the jail where he is custody. U.S. Marshals arrested Golden...
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Hwy. 9W north of Bruce opened in 1958
October 23,1958 – Highway Commissioner Roy C. Adams said this week that contractors are expected to complete paving work on Mississippi No. 9-W from Bruce to Markette within the next few days....
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Big Creek man killed in ATV accident
A Big Creek man was killed in an ATV accident early this morning. John Dewayne Ford, 45, of CR 306, has been identified as the victim. The accident happened on CR 331, according to Sheriff Greg Pollan.
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Scarecrows to be judged this Thursday
Bruce Chamber of Commerce President Theresa Nicks told the group Monday that she was thrilled with the participation of local businesses with the scarecrows they had created. “I’m so excited,” she...
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School Board says yes to Families First
The Calhoun County School Board unanimously approved a proposal to allow Families First to put in a full-service resource center in the north end of the Career and Technical Center building in Calhoun...
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Bruce, Calhoun City Bands qualify for State
Bruce and Calhoun City High School bands both have advanced to state competition next week. The bands participated in the Region II Marching Band Evaluation Saturday at Grenada High School. Both bands...
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James family desperate to hear news on missing son
Family members are desperate to find information on their son who is missing from Tupelo. Squeaky and Robin James, of Bruce, say they haven’t heard from their son Tyler since late September. Robin...
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Oakley will direct countywide musical
Casting is complete and rehearsals are now beginning for Beauty and the Beast Jr. under the direction of Suzanne Oakley. Oakley, counselor at Calhoun City High School and a veteran performer with...
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