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Supervisors agree on glass petitions, courthouse offices
Calhoun County Supervisors approved a quote to install glass petitions in all courthouse offices separating employees from customers at Monday’s meeting of the board. The board received two quotes –...
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Staying positive through pandemic
Well, I’m back! During this Covid-19 pandemic, we have tried to stay on Hipp Hill as much as possible. Therefore many people have inquired about my health. We are all fine and are staying busy. Jerry...
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Daughter part of rover security team
I just haven’t been having luck with my above ground pools. Had one and the cover strings broke and 2 squirrels fell in it and chewed a hole in it that I was unable to patch. So searched everywhere...
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Morris, Hathcock to be wed
Bro. Paul W. Morris and Melissa Morris are blessed to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter McKenzie Taylor Morris to Clayton “Clay” Cody Hathcock. The couple would like for...
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Be happy and silly
No church services at Mt. Comfort. Don’t know when we will start back. Miss going to church. Quay Brown Have not had a garden in a long time. Do not like cheese, sausage, spinach, pizza, rice, pinto...
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Music session at Bethel canceled
The Calhoun Musical Association’s 143rd annual session set for August 8 at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church is canceled. Talked with Fred Hawkins July 27 about the annual harp sing that has occurred...
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All state households asked to submit census
The laid-back way of life in Mississippi has a downside when it leads to very low U.S. Census participation: Inaccurate population counts can cause the state to lose money, political representation and...
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Bike path coming together at Bruce Park
A walking and biking trail is under construction at the Bruce Park with the help of a grant and the National Guard. The trail, being built as a part of a summer camp project by the National Guard at...
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Ariviste – Bruce man’s clothing line promotes positivity
Ariviste means “to be a strong, ambitious person” in French. Undra Mays, who describes himself as a “natural creator,” discovered the word in some of his research and knew immediately it would be a...
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Governor mandates masks be worn statewide
Gov. Tate Reeves announced a new executive order Tuesday that requires every Mississippian to wear a mask at public gatherings and when shopping for the next two weeks. The announcement comes as...
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Deciding between tomatoes, butterflies
Decisions, decisions. In my garden I’m darned if I do, darned if I don’t, so here’s a plea for thoughtful empathy, that borders on a rant. While cooling down after a taking a midday shower, which I...
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Leah Easley Edington does paintings, jewelry, ornaments and more at Sorghum...
Leah Easley Edington, of Vardaman, is the owner of Sorghum Hill Studio where she creates all of her art – jewelry, ornaments, paintings and more with great creativity. Edington’s creativity comes from...
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Thankful crop-dusting career is over
May 8, 2003 – In my 12 years at Heatcraft and ADP, I have had the pleasure of working in three different departments under several different types of stress. I have found that there are two types of...
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Dilapidated properties discussed by Bruce board
Willie Ray Brown addressed the Bruce mayor and board of aldermen about dilapidated properties in the community during the town’s August meeting. Brown asked what the town could do to improve the...
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Derma board okays town hall improvements
The Derma mayor and board of aldermen approved some improvements to town hall at their August meeting.The board voted to replace the floor covering in the kitchen and restroom and install a new water...
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Mt. Liberty News – Tried to make school return fun with mask
Well I pray everyone one had a great week. This is our first week back to school. Things sure looked different. I enjoyed seeing all the pictures on Facebook of the new back to school look, masks and...
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Vardaman and Derma News – Nice trip to Mobile and Dauphin Island
This last week our traveling around took us further. Wednesday I drove us to Mobile, AL to visit with son Joe and Amy. Daughter Lisa drove over Thursday from Tallahassee, FL to spend time with us. Due...
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Mt. Comfort News – Cut my grass and visited local stores
Cut my grass Thursday. Sue, Eva and I ate at Banner Store Friday. Went to TNT and Dollar General. Quay Brown Sympathy to the ones who lost loved ones. May the wings of faith uphold you when your cross...
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Miss Acton to marry Mr. Bailey September 5
Meridith Logan Acton of Northport, AL and Tanner Dakota Bailey of Calhoun City are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding.Miss Acton is the daughter of Michelle Sewell Acton of Northport and...
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News-Notes – Bro. Fred back home after a cottonmouth bite
This week, August 12, 1658 New York City established the first police force in the U.S.; on August 14, 1945 WWII ended; August 14 is National Navajo Code Talks Day.Wedding anniversaries this week: Aug....
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