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Vardaman producer named Farmer of Year
A man holding a gardening tool in one hand kneels over a crop while holding sweet potatoes in his other hand. When Joe Edmondson surveys his farming operation at Topashaw Farms, he thinks about his...
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Vardaman native making her mark with Vancleave volleyball
Volleyball is not a school sport around Calhoun County right now, but a Calhoun native has made a big impact on the sport in Mississippi. Angel Barfield Greenhill, a native of Vardaman, just recently...
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Signs to be erected for Leo “Bud” Welch museum
New signs for the Leo “Bud” Welch Museum were the primary topic of conversation at the Bruce board meeting last week. The board received approval from the state to pay for a couple signs directing...
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Ryan Reed introduced as new First Baptist Bruce pastor
“There’s nothing like being able to step into the pulpit and proclaim God’s word,” Ryan Reed said. “I’ve been preaching consistently for seven years. When I started I was only 20 and was preaching to...
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Forests: Mississippi’s best, most renewable resource
Trees are the oldest living things on earth and there is no question that they make our lives more comfortable, convenient, and beautiful. You could say they are our partners in life. Just thinking of...
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Bruce Schools announce Honor Roll
Bruce High School announces their first nine weeks honor roll. 5th, PHR: Katelyn Crump, Zachary Dunegan, Sutton Gore, Braidyn Johnson, Michael Rosenthal, Jaten Tunnell; 5th, HR: Natalie Aguilar, Sara...
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Lawman Richard Mooneyham also wounded hero of WWII
When it comes to war, Calhoun County has many heroes who answered the call. Among those is Richard Ellis Mooneyham of Calhoun City who returned home from World War II with the silver star, bronze star,...
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Band members reflect on Bruce Trojans’ marching season
Marissa Pettigout and Kodie O’Bannon say they are happy with the way the band’s marching season. From the beginning, Pettigout was skeptical. “I thought we weren’t going to accomplish much since we got...
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Pesticide disposal event scheduled for local farms
Mississippi area farmers with waste agricultural pesticides are invited to take part in a waste pesticide disposal event to be held on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in...
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Calhoun City pays tribute to veterans with annual program
Lt. Col. Vincent L. Jackson paid tribute to all veterans from all walks of life during the Veterans’ Day service at Calhoun City last week. “Most American families have personal experience with...
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Many local events coming up this December
The weekend was beautiful to take AG on his rides. Saturday we checked out Eastern part of MS and saw the beautiful, older homes in Aberdeen. Sunday we headed Northeast and enjoyed the colors up that...
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S&R Flowers opens in Calhoun City
S&R Flowers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their opening Saturday on the Calhoun City Square. Pictured, from left, are Gage Beck, Shannon King holding daughter Zeda, Rachel Russell King,...
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DAR announces citizenship awards
The Loosa Schoona Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met November 9, 2020 in the Bruce Methodist Church. The meeting was called to order by Regent Angie Newlin and the Daughters...
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Veterans honored at annual Bruce program hosted by local VFW
Gail Wilson, a Purple Heart recipient and current state senior vice commander of the VFW offered praise for all veterans during the annual Veterans’ Day program on the Bruce Square. “I urge all...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month acknowledged in Calhoun
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Calhoun County community came together to show their support for the many survivors and victims of domestic violence. Purple lights shined...
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Supervisors purchase new garbage truck
Calhoun County Supervisors approved the reverse auction bid for an automatic side loading garbage truck from Sansom Equipment in the amount of $294,626 at their meeting last Friday. Other items...
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Calhoun City sets Christmas Parade for Dec. 5
The Calhoun City Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 5. This year’s theme is “Heroes of Our Heart.” The ‘City Chamber of Commerce continues to make plans for the 7 p.m. parade. The New Century...
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Bruce to host Christmas window display contest, Winterfest event
The Bruce Chamber of Commerce has announced two new events to help promote and celebrate the Christmas season. Businesses are invited to decorate a window for Christmas in the chamber’s Christmas...
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Calhoun Farm Bureau earns regional award
Calhoun County Farm Bureau received the Region 2 Most Outstanding County Award. Each year counties from all across the state work hard promoting agriculture their communities. Mississippi Farm Bureau...
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