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American Legion Auxiliary elects officers for new term
Calhoun City American Legion Auxiliary Unit 50 elected officers for 2019-20. They are, l to r, Rosie Harris, chaplain; Ida Simmons, 2nd VP; Jamie Brunson, membership chairman; Annie Powell-Williams,...
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Calhoun County officials begin new term in office with ceremony
The new year also marked the start of a new term for Calhoun County elected officials who all took their oaths of office at a recent ceremony at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Pittsboro. There are...
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Vazquez continues to follow soccer dreams
At a young age, Miguel Vazquez fell in love with the sport of soccer, and he has turned that love into a college career. Vazquez’s earliest memories of the game come from seeing his friends and family...
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Hardin family continues unique holiday gathering
When the children of Johnie and Olene Brown Hardin buried their aging parents two years apart, a decision was made to remain close as a family. The nine children – Shelda, Burl, Jack, Nita, Helon,...
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McPhail’s acting career not slowing down
Ellard native Johnny McPhail’s acting career has skyrocketed since we first profiled him 10 years ago in The Journal. He’s currently in four films yet to come out. Among his many other performances...
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Sandlin earns Dog Owner of Year
Donald Sandlin has been awarded the Dog Lovers’ League Dog Owner of the Year for 2019. He walks his dog, rain or shine, and Ellie, in return, serves as his diabetic dog by signaling to him when his...
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Ferguson to take over Bruce judge post on interim basis
The Bruce mayor and board of aldermen appointed a new interim city judge while studying options for a permanent appointment. Local attorney Ben Suber was forced to resign from the position after...
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Vardaman board agrees to work on Douglas Circle
Vardaman mayor and board of aldermen listened to complaints from numerous residents of Douglas Circle at their January meeting. Concerned citizens filled the board room to talk about the poor...
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Doles, Miller reappointed to lead Calhoun City Park and Rec
A number of submitted reports and paying bills constituted the bulk of the January meeting of the Calhoun City board of aldermen. Nick Doles Items approved included: •Public Works Director Lee Burns...
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Gladney earns Teacher of Year honor
Marcus Gladney, of Bruce, was recently named Teacher of the Year for 2019-20 at Okolona Middle School. Gladney teaches sixth and seventh grade English Language Arts and Reading Interventions.
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25th Annual NWTF Banquet set for Jan. 28
The Calhoun County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has announced plans for its 25th annual Hunting Heritage Membership Banquet & Auction. The family event is scheduled for...
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Green Committee’s recycling efforts reach CCHS
The Green Committee with the Calhoun City Chamber of Commerce recently provided plastic tubs to staff members of the Wildcat Prowler newspaper at Calhoun City High School to assist in their recycling...
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Towns to use new program to collect debts
Anyone working in the state of Mississippi who is at least 60 days late on payments of any kind to towns in Calhoun County could eventually see the money taken out of their state tax refund. Boards of...
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Collection a sign of John Wayne’s impact on Sheriff Greg Pollan
John Wayne’s impact on Sheriff Greg Pollan’s life is unmistakable, especially if you visit his office in Pittsboro. The entire room is decorated in Western, mostly John Wayne motif down to the desk he...
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‘Guerilla Gardener’ Lee Yancy shares his plants
Just got another email alert about a plant being promoted alluringly as the 2020 Something of the Year. There’s always something. I don’t generally fall for hype or jump on costly bandwagons that often...
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Griffin takes over barber role in Vardaman
When Robert Earl McGregor stopped his barber business, the town of Vardaman was left with a hole in its community, one that has been filled by Ashton Griffin’s Barber Shop on Main. Following McGregor’s...
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Henry honored with latest Veteran of Month honor
Mallon Henry has been named the current Veteran of the Month by the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary #26, Calhoun County. Henry was born March 15, 1923 in Bruce and his parents were Mr. and Mrs....
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Academy students shadow local occupations
Mrs. Rogers’ English IV class was required to write a career search paper on their experience shadowing for an occupation they plan to pursue. The career search paper consists of the students having to...
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Annual Wildlife Tasting Banquet set for Feb. 10
Calhoun County will host a Wildlife Tasting Buffet and Expo on Monday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Multi-Purpose Building in Pittsboro. All wildlife dishes need to be at the...
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Coach put on leave after special meeting of school board
The Calhoun County School Board held a special called meeting last Friday night to address an issue reportedly involving Calhoun City girls’ basketball coach Rob Fox. School Board President Will...
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