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Pittsboro concerned about water department budget
The financial stability of the town’s water department was the dominant topic of discussion for the Pittsboro mayor and board of aldermen Tuesday night. Mayor Reda Reda Bullard Bullard expressed...
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Derma to advertise sewer project
Derma board of aldermen voted to advertise their sewer grant and to purchase a new computer for city hall at the regular meeting of the board last night. Dock Gabbert The board approved allowing the...
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Twelve apply for Vardaman public works opening
Vardaman board of aldermen received twelve applications for the opening in the town’s public works department and ended their meeting last night in executive session to go over the applications. James...
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17 fire calls around the county over the past week
Calhoun County firemen have responded to 17 fire calls over the past week – six house fires, 10 grass fires and one vehicle fire. There were no injuries reported from any of them. The house fires began...
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Bruce board hears annexation proposal; Wells seeks “no-kill” animal shelter
The Bruce Board of Aldermen is studying two proposals from Tuesday night – one to possibly expand the city limits through annexation and another to establish a “no-kill” animal shelter in Bruce. Mike...
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Alderwoman Goodson pushes for progress on paving roads in Calhoun City
The Calhoun City Board of Aldermen discussed paving streets and fixing potholes at their meeting last night. Alderwoman Barbara Goodson said a citizen approached her and asked when they were going to...
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Story time, movie set for Yancy Library in Bruce Saturday
Join us for toddler story time Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10:20 a.m.-10:40 a.m.We’ll have music, stories, and snacks. Programs are for toddlers with an adult helper. Then grab the whole family for a Family...
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Douglas Bryant works to improve life for his family in the Philippines
Douglas Bryant can often be found at the Calhoun City Library sitting quietly at a computer reading about how to pasteurize milk, how to dig a well by hand or techniques to maximize yields of various...
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Annual Wildlife Tasting Dinner set for Feb. 10 in Pittsboro
Mississippi’s Alligator Program Coordinator will give a program on alligators in the state at the upcoming Calhoun County Wildlife Tasting Buffet dinner Monday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be...
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Six from Calhoun County to graduate from Third Circuit Drug Court Feb. 11
Retired Mississippi Supreme Court Presiding Justice George C. Carlson Jr. of Batesville will be the guest speaker at the Third Circuit Drug Court graduation ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at the...
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Extreme winter weather will push energy bills higher
The extreme winter weather conditions in January resulted in record energy usage that will ultimately impact end-use power consumers through higher — perhaps significantly higher — power bills in...
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Shelton competing in “Sale of Junior Champions”
“The third time’s the charm” is a phrase lost on Mikayla Shelton. For her, the magic number is five. It took five years of competing for the Bruce High School freshman to earn a spot in the annual Sale...
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Current forecast calls for less than inch of snow, but icy conditions in morning
The latest forecast calls for a wintry mix tonight that could make roads impassable Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service is predicting a mixture of rain and wet snow this evening becoming a...
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Calhoun Schools, Calhoun Academy, Courthouse all closed Tuesday; more snow in...
Calhoun County Schools, Calhoun Academy and the courthouse are among the places closed today due to last night’s wintry weather creating slippery road conditions this morning. Less than an inch of snow...
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Vardaman man arrested for house burglary
A Vardaman man is in custody and charged with burglary of a Vardaman area home last week. James Michael Jenkins, 28, is charged with burglary of a dwelling. Arrest reports show that Jenkins stole guns,...
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McNeece wins advertising awards from Mississippi Press
Two Calhoun County Journal ads were big winners at the Mississippi Press Association’s Better Newspaper Advertising Contest this weekend. Lisa McNeece Both of the ads, designed by Lisa McNeece, were...
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‘City Chamber talks SquareFest at Tuesday meeting
The Calhoun City Chamber officially announced its new festival name, continued preparations for Spring Fling and informed members of a new event reminder service in a meeting Tuesday at lunch. The...
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Bruce Police warn of counterfeit bills circulating
Bruce Police are cautioning local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit $100 bills. Officers Bryan Roberts and Corey Alexander said they have confiscated four counterfeit bills over the past...
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M.D. Jennings’ new foundation to provide support to Calhoun education efforts
Green Bay Packer and Calhoun City native M.D. Jennings is in the process of establishing a foundation through which he hopes to improve educational opportunities for Calhoun County children. Jennings,...
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Brasher earns Calhoun County Teacher of the Year
Dana Brasher was recently named Teacher of the Year by the Calhoun County School District, but she says her greatest reward is every day when she walks into her classroom. Brasher teaches special needs...
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