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Sotir-Adams vows said in Missouri ceremony
Kaitlin Elaine Sotir and Zachary Denley Adams were married on October 3, 2020 at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Mo. The ceremony was performed by Zachary’s former college pastor, R.J. Voorhees of...
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School Board talks latest virtual numbers, COVID impact on basketball
Reports on numbers of virtual students and the latest COVID numbers occupied the bulk of the school board meeting Monday night. Supt. Dr. Lisa Langford reported the district is down another 40 students...
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Calhoun City will crown Homecoming Queen Friday night
Calhoun City High School will celebrate Homecoming Friday night when the Wildcats host JZ George. Senior maids up for Homecoming Queen are, from left, Tykeria Mayes, Natalie Rojos, Nashira Jennings and...
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Preparation ongoing for election day next Tuesday
Election Day arrives next Tuesday, Nov. 3 and is certain to be unlike any other experienced due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Circuit Clerk Carlton Baker said protocols are being put in place at...
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The Gestalt Gardener – Every fall garden needs a scarecrow
What Autumn garden scene doesn’t have a scarecrow or harvest figure? Spooky Halloween creatures aside, sculptures of human figures have long played an important role in gardens. These ersatz people...
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BHS teachers Ferguson and Massey featured
There are several new teachers at BHS, including Leslie Ferguson and Satrina Massey. Massey is the music teacher/choral director. She was initially set to teach at the Calhoun County Votech Center, but...
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COVID-19 prevention measures expand at polls
Mississippians voting in person on Election Day will notice extra precautions in place to ensure the safety of polling locations. Poll managers and watchers will be required to wear face coverings,...
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Lee crowned Homecoming Queen at Calhoun City High School
Calhoun City crowned a new Homecoming Queen last Friday night. Pictured at the ceremony, from left, are 2019 Queen Tori Campbell, Principal Mike Ray, escort Brandon Lee and 2020 Homecoming Queen Anna...
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Rainfall hits five inches for the month
The U.S. tested the 1st hydrogen bomb this week, November 1, 1952. Rainfall in October, 4.2”, was about normal at my residence. David Green had 4.6” at Loyd and 4.8” at Rocky Mount. John Leachman...
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Good trip to Shady Grove and Banner
Monday afternoon Gail Lafayette and I went to Shady Grove and ElBethel Cemetery. Both churches are pretty. Quay Brown Sue, Eva and I ate at Banner Store Friday afternoon. It is good to go out and eat....
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Hill-Blue vows set for November 14
Marshall and Wendy Hill of Pittsboro are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Courtney Grace Hill, to James Baylous Blue, son of James Blue of Houston and Lisa...
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Miss Bennett to wed Mr. Sosa Nov. 14
Veronica Bennett and Luis Sosa of Bruce are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding. Miss Bennett is the daughter of Ronnie and Nancy Bennett, and the granddaughter of the late R.L. (Bonnie)...
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Tedford crowned queen at Bruce High Homecoming
Jakayla Tedford, left, with her father, Sammy Hampton, was crowned Bruce High School homecoming queen Friday night. Senior maids and escorts, David and Riley Newman, Jason and Taylor Brooke White,...
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United Sisterhood provides coats, hats for those in need
A long line wrapped around the front of the multi-purpose building in Pittsboro Sunday afternoon eager to get a new coat for winter. United Sisterhood organization, with a number of local sponsors,...
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Bruce sets date for Christmas parade
The Bruce Lions’ Club Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at 4:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “Honoring Our Essential Workers.” Individuals, groups, vehicles and floats are all...
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Lindsey Liles – delivering health by hand
Lindsey Liles has always felt a compulsion to assist others with their health and well being. That passion, combined with her life experience growing up in Calhoun City and working in sports medicine...
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Pres. Trump, a new state flag and medical marijuana all come out on top in...
President Donald Trump, a new state flag, and medical marijuana all were victors in Calhoun County Tuesday. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly, Supreme Court candidate Josiah Coleman, and...
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‘Fungus flowers’ taking over yard
My garden is sprouting a pop-up bonanza of sorts, with cool, wet weather coaxing surprise toadstools and puffballs from underneath my feet. Most of these “fungus flowers” are more treat than trick, as...
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Vardaman Elementary releases honor roll
Vardaman Elementary School announces their first nine weeks honor roll: 1st, PHR: Jolyn Alford, Ivy’onna Buchanan, Iker Contreras, Hadley Criddle, Jason Edmondson, Alejandro Gonzalez, Harper Landreth,...
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Miss Hubbard to marry Mr. Hillhouse, Nov. 21
Kaylyn Brooke Hubbard and Jesse Allen Hillhouse, along with their parents, Bridget and Kraig Smith, Niki McCormick, and Jeremy and Jenna Hillhouse, invite you to join them on November 21, 2020 at 4...
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