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Robbie and Chestin welcome baby
We’ve had a pretty good week this week. I pray everyone has been in good spirits. I know it’s tough during these difficult times, but know God has a plan and it’ll be for our good. Mellissa Brooks...
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Keeping up with family on Coast
Our week went well. AG had dermatologist appointment last Thursday. Over the weekend we took our usual rides. Saturday we drove through rain entering Okolona, on over to Aberdeen and got in the second...
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Lord’s Supper to return this Sunday
This week August 24, 1814 the White House was burned by British. It is thought that John the Baptist was beheaded August 29, 30 A.D. The 26th of August is Women’s Equality Day. Wedding anniversaries...
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Community comes together to share food with those in need
Rev. Marshall W. Coleman, his wife, Bernadette, and two children, Attorney Kegan Coleman and Kajah Coleman are involved in the “Minority Farmers Alliance” program. They are a group of people who have...
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Good Banner visit
Sue, Eva and I ate at Banner Store Friday. Joann Reeves and her friend ate with us. Quay Brown Sit here thinking what to write, not good at thinking. Did swing Sunday afternoon. I like to be outside....
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Dr. Bruce Longest reflects on past five months as virus survivor and caregiver
Five months after contracting and surviving COVID-19, Dr. Bruce Longest has made a full recovery while caring for others suffering with a myriad of reactions to the still mysterious virus.“I was...
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‘Good’ start to school for Academy; no COVID positives, one quarantine
Calhoun Academy Headmaster Donald Pendergrast said his school has gotten off to a “good start” with new protocols in place due to COVID-19.“We’ve had two good weeks,” he said. “The students are...
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United Sisterhood finds camaraderie, chance to give back
The United Sisterhood organization is a program made up of African American women who do everything for themselves and help their community. Founder and President, Ashley Herrod, says she thought about...
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Cooperate with tracing inquiries
Students returning to universities, colleges and grade schools in the era of COVID-19 may eventually get calls or messages as part of a process called contact tracing. Contact tracing and case...
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Fall driving requires extra caution for farm vehicles
Fall brings a surge in the number of farm machines travelling on the state’s roads, and drivers everywhere need to be cautious when near them.State laws allow farm vehicles on roadways but place limits...
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Nurse Nida Weaver could do it all
There have been better weeks around our house than this past one. AG had two cancers removed by his dermatologist, had him at his doctor’s office twice, was in the local ER Saturday night due to recent...
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Birds getting scuppernongs
This week, September 3, 1894, the first Labor Day was observed. Also this week the first nationwide TV broadcast September 4, 1951.Funeral services for James Chester King Jr. 19, were conducted this...
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School board votes for traditional model of school for K-6th grades
Calhoun County school children, K4-6th grade, will return to the traditional school model effective next Tuesday, Sept. 8 – meaning five days of in-class school each week with a daily dismissal time of...
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Commission chooses “Magnolia” design for Mississippi state flag, to appear on...
The Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag has selected the Magnolia Flag, now known as the “In God We Trust” flag, as the design to be voted on in November. Earlier this year, Mississippi...
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The Gestalt Gardener – Forced stay-at-home turning productive
I had an unexpected pastel delight in my veg patch this week, when my sweet potatoes started flowering. As luck would have it, one vine had crept around a purple-leaf basil whose small edible flowers...
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Photo of 19th Century courthouse in Pittsboro shared by CCJ reader
I recently found an article printed in The Journal dated Jan. 5, 2012 regarding a photograph of the Calhoun County Courthouse in 1894. A copy of the photo was included in the article. A letter from...
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Calhoun City seeks funding for siren, road improvements
The Calhoun City board of aldermen voted to seek potential funding to purchase a new weather siren for the town and to make curb/sidewalk improvements where available.The town currently has two weather...
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Long weekend leads to Arkansas
A lot of workers enjoyed a long weekend due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday. In 1887, Oregon became the first state of the US to make Labor Day an official public holiday. By 1894, there were thirty...
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Miss Lucius to marry Mr. Hamilton Oct. 17
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Chrestman and Mr. and Mrs. Chad Lucius of Vardaman announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Mary Laken Lucius to Andrew Ferguson Hamilton, son of Ms. Sandra...
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Whitt’s pear tree providing good fruit
Thursday of this week, September 10, is peak of hurricane season.Funeral services were held 50 years ago, September 12, 1970 at Lantrip, for Robert Barton, 75. He married Gennie Lou Bullard at my...
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