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Oscar Davis family to have 50th reunion on October 24
The first Davis family reunion was held in 1970 in Bruce and has continued for the past 50 years. That tradition will go on this year as the 50th is set for October 24, 2020. Oscar G. Davis was killed...
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New visitation rules put in place for Bruce Community Living Center
Bruce Community Living Center is excited to announce its COVID-free status. We have met the requirements necessary to open our front porch for visitors. The CDC recommends making a reservation, please...
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Chamber to host scarecrow contest, trick-or-treating
The Bruce Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the community to participate once again in the scarecrow contest. “We would love for everyone to participate and really bring our community together,”...
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Bounds brings love, bright smile to Vardaman library
A new, but very familiar smile is greeting visitors to the J.S. Edmondson Memorial Library in Vardaman these days. Minnie Marie Bounds was recently named the new librarian succeeding Janet Swindle who...
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Student researches history of Bruce High; BHS was Compilation, 10 Community...
June 22, 2000 – Bruce High School was erected in 1928. It was a consolidation of ten different community schools. The communities- Sarepta, Antioch, Ellard, Old Town, Banner, Loyd, Mt. Moriah, Lantrip,...
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Surely you cannot be Cereus
Goldenrod is blooming, and with early Autumn colors hinting at the darkness to come it won’t be long before Daylight Saving Time ends and we’re left to reminisce on a porch swing or by the garden fire....
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Academy hosts See You at the Pole event
The students and faculty of Calhoun Academy recently held the annual See You at the Pole event, which took place in the gym this year because of the weather. Coach Hal Clark spoke to the students and...
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Halloween Carnival fundraising underway at Calhoun Academy
Calhoun Academy has many fundraisers for the Halloween Carnival that will take place on Saturday, October 31. Some fundraisers have been completed, such as doughnut sales, a pancake breakfast for...
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Corn posts solid harvest despite struggling start
A soggy planting season dissuaded some Mississippi producers from planting corn this year, but those who stuck with the crop have mostly been rewarded with a solid harvest. Initial planting forecasts...
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Locals come together to hand out blankets, coats to those in need
Anonymous Hope teamed up with the Vardaman Fire Department, Saving Paws animal shelter, The CORE Crew, and others to give away jackets, blankets and other bedding, canned food and more during a drive...
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Delta Kappa Gamma Society provides books for after school program
The Oxford chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International recently donated over 85 books to the after school program in Vardaman. Delta Kappa Gamma is a society of key women educators with members...
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Langford sworn in; no trick-or-treating in town
The Vardaman board of aldermen welcomed a new member, discussed the plan for Halloween in town, and set a hearing for a local grant project in their October meeting. Shane Langford Michael “Shane”...
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Herrod resigns in Derma; town taking applications
The Town of Derma is accepting applications for an employee for Town Hall following the resignation of Shirley Herrod. Herrod, who served the town for 16 years as an office assistant, resigned recently...
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Calhoun City contracts with Sheriff’s Office crew to help clean roads
Calhoun City board of aldermen approved a contract for garbage pick-up around town utilizing Deputy Mickey Rodgers and Calhoun County inmates. The board agreed to pay Rodgers $176 for one, eight-hour...
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Portion of Cook Ave. in Bruce to honor Dr. King
The Bruce mayor and board of aldermen approved a new ordinance, designated a local road to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and approved an upgrade to a project at Haworth at their October meeting....
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Ellard gets closure in brother’s death in Japanese Prison Camp in 1942
May 11, 2000 – The monument on the Bruce Square displays the names of the valiant soldiers from Calhoun County who gave their lives for the cause of freedom. Today they are names carved in stone –...
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Band leaders positive, despite Covid changes
COVID-19 has dramatically changed every aspect of our lives, including extracurricular activities. At Bruce, the band has had to overcome many different obstacles. Since instruments have to keep air...
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What’s eating my kale?
Can someone please tell me what’s eating my newly-planted cabbage and kale? I can probably figure out what to do, if only I knew what I’m up against. It’s not that I haven’t been doing garden...
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Calhoun County’s COVID-19 case count approaching 600
COVID-19 cases in Calhoun County have increased nearly 25% since Sept. 1 according to the Mississippi Department of Health. Calhoun County's case count as of Oct. 14 was 594. That was up from 482 on...
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Prepare now to help your backyard wildlife
When all things “pumpkin spice” start filling up your social media feed, you know it’s time to start winter preparations for backyard wildlife. Many people feel invigorated to get outside and do yard...
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