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Few challengers thus far as qualifying enters final month
Exactly one month remains to qualify for this year’s elections and thus far there are few challengers jumping in. Jim Beckett Every incumbent in Calhoun County is seeking re-election, but only the...
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National Wear Red Day
Mayor Rudy Pope signed a proclamation Monday urging all citizens of Bruce to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating Friday, Feb. 1 as National Wear Red Day in...
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Wildlife tasting dinner set for Feb. 11, Pittsboro
Calhoun County will host a Wildlife Tasting Buffet and Expo on Monday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building in Pittsboro. All wildlife dishes need to be at the Multi-Purpose Building...
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NCHS teams win Big 12 tourney honors
To the victor belongs the spoils, seems to be the slogan of the Tigers and Tigerettes as they turned back opponent after opponent to win the Big 12 tournament at Kilmichael Friday, Feb. 7. The Tigers...
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SRR takes look at Amanda Weeks in “career spotlight”
Amanda Weeks works as a full time instructor for the Accelerated BS in Nursing program for UMMC at Oxford University. She also practices as a Nurse Practitioner for OB GYN associates and NMMC Women’s...
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Scarbrough Scholarship recipients recognized
Eight Vardaman High School graduates from last year were recently honored as Tom Scarbrough Scholarship recipients. Each of the students, currently enrolled in different colleges and universities...
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Redwine teaches himself to play keyboard
Many would expect a high school student to carry out unproductive activities outside of school such as watching television or scrolling through social media. Although this is true in some cases, some...
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Officers shoot at vehicle during chase; driver turns himself in 12 hours later
A Houston man is charged with aggravated assault against a police officer after trying to run over a Calhoun City policeman and deputy-sheriff Sunday afternoon. Chico Robinson, 39, was involved in a...
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Supervisors invest money into NRCS beaver control program
Calhoun County supervisors hired a new employee and approved funding for the NRCS beaver control program at a meeting Monday morning in Pittsboro. David Green was hired as a full-time employee in...
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Locals win in district swine show
Three Calhoun County 4-H participants excelled in the recent Northeast District Swine Show. Stormy Thompson, left, won 1st place in the 10 and 11 year old Market Hog showmanship, won 1st place...
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Hood tells CEDA partisan politics harming the state
Attorney General and 2019 candidate for governor Jim Hood, of Houston, outlined his ideas to help all Mississippians have opportunities for a better life, and local community servants were honored at...
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Hubbard qualifies to run for Pittsboro mayor
Alderwoman and Vice-Mayor Cindy Hubbard is the first to qualify for the special election to become the next mayor of Pittsboro. Cindy Hubbard Qualifying began last week for the March 5 special election...
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Calhoun County students ready to perform Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast Jr. isn’t just a musical to be performed this week in the Calhoun City High School Auditorium, but an opportunity for local students to show their diverse, creative talents. “I’ve...
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Local students page in Mississippi Senate
Baylen Hill, Sarah Kate Watkins, and Kayleigh Ann Hill of Calhoun City recently served as junior pages for the Mississippi Senate. Pages assist in the day-to-day operations of the senate, generally...
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Excel, Inc. announces local scholarships are available
Do you need money for college? Then don’t miss this opportunity to apply for a scholarship provided by Excel Inc. Three $1,000 scholarships will be provided to residents of Calhoun County....
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Parker receives NWTF scholarship
Calhoun City High School senior, Jace Parker, was the recipient of a $250 scholarship awarded by the Calhoun County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation at their recent banquet. Pictured with...
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Adams earns Bruce Rotary honor
The Bruce Rotary Youth Leader for February is Jared Adams, son of Jeff and Jessica Adams. His activities are: Beta Club, 1 yr.; Principal’s Honor Roll; Honor Roll; Scholar Athlete; Football, 4 yrs.;...
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Cannon to speak at Bruce Chamber Banquet
Michael Joe Cannon, president of Cannon Motors of Mississippi will be the featured speaker at the Bruce Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday, Feb 28. Musical entertainment for the event will be...
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Salon 401 ribbon cutting held in Bruce
Ribbon cutting was held at Haley Bollinger’s Salon 401 in Bruce last Friday. The salon is located on Hwy. 32W next door to the Bollinger Family Theater building. Photo by Celia Hillhouse
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Empty Bowls event March 2; Tickets on sale now, only 300 available
Preparations are underway for the second annual Empty Bowls fundraiser benefiting Our Daily Bread Food Pantry in Bruce. Deer Run Pottery (Anna Collums and Sheryl Collins) and Matt Allen will be...
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