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Bruce board hires new employee for Bruce Park
The Bruce Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the hiring of Steve Boland for Bruce Park at a recessed meeting Thursday night. Boland, who currently works at Haworth, said the department he was...
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North, South Calhoun schools remembered
Alumni of North and South Calhoun High Schools gathered on their respective campuses last Saturday to erect monuments, share memories and speak of the impact the schools had on their communities. Dr....
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Old school building demolished in Big Creek
A part of Big Creek history was removed last week due to safety concerns by town leaders. Big Creek Mayor Dwight DeVall The old Ag shop for the Big Creek School, which sat atop the hill next to the...
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Bowling earns Bruce Rotary honor
The Bruce Rotary Youth Leader for September is Rebecca Bowling. She is the daughter of Leighann and Douglas Bowling. Her achievements include a 4.0 grade point average; ranks 1st in her class; Beta...
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Russells donate Christian flags to 2nd, 3rd grade classrooms
Sylvia and Doug Russell from Woodmen of the World presented the second and third grade classes at Calhoun Academy with Christian flags. Third grade teacher Tesha Haley said, “I requested to get one...
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Edmondsons share passion for children’s needs at Vardaman event
The first time Stephanie and Tim Edmondson heard the children’s choir from Palmer Home perform, they knew it was something they wanted to help support. The Palmer Home choir performed at the event...
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Pittsboro board exploring options to stop town dumpster abuse
The Pittsboro town board approved its budget for next fiscal year and discussed ongoing frustration regarding town dumpsters during their meeting Tuesday night. The board expressed concern about trash...
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Calhoun City approves budget; hires two police officers
The Calhoun City board of aldermen approved the 2015-16 budget and hired two new police officers in a recessed meeting Tuesday night. The proposed budget was approved for next fiscal year. The budget...
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Wade, Inc. burglarized last night; cash stolen
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Department is investigating a break-in last night at Wade Inc. near Vardaman. Sheriff Greg Pollan said employees at the John Deere dealer discovered the break-in when they...
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Calhoun man wanted for burglary arrested in Yalobusha after 3-hour manhunt
A Calhoun County man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into a residence, stealing a shotgun and a four-wheeler and leading authorities on a three-hour manhunt. The incident started Thursday...
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None injured in early morning apartment fire
No one was injured last night in a fire at the apartment complex on North Newberger Avenue in Bruce. Bruce and Chickenbone fire departments responded to the 1:30 a.m. fire. Two apartments on the east...
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Langford forced to temporarily resign constable post
Calhoun County Supervisors accepted Benny Langford’s resignation as constable Monday morning, although Langford is still actively seeking re-election to the position in November. Benny Langford...
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MSU horticulturist urges ‘City group not to throw away mums
More plant color in the winter, what vegetables to plant now and making the most of your mums were all topics covered by Dr. Jeff Wilson during a program last week on the Calhoun City Square. Wilson, a...
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Next round of paving in Bruce slated for mid October
The next round of paving streets in Bruce is expected to begin in mid October. Chodie Myers This paving is in conjunction with the ongoing sewer improvement project. Project engineer Chodie Myers said...
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Suspected bootlegger arrested for cocaine possession in Vardaman
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was looking at a suspect for bootlegging when they found a big quantity of cocaine bagged up ready to sell at his residence instead. Officers also discovered that the...
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Final numbers show three students held back in first year of Reading Gate
Final results were released last week for the first year of the Third Grade Reading Gate showing Calhoun County with nearly 92% passing. The final numbers at the conclusion of last school year showed...
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New interest expressed in bringing railroad back to Bruce
The recent acquisition of the railroad line running from Southaven to Canton, including the connection to Bruce Junction at Coffeeville, has renewed interest in the potential to restore the former...
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Cheetah determined to show support for kids
Cheetah – that’s how everybody knows her. Juanita Norris’ nickname came to be when she was a small child and one of her cousins – Eddie Lawrence, who lives in Memphis now – couldn’t pronounce Juanita....
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Parker Grace, Claudia Raffo in Miss Arkansas pageant
Claudio Raffo, right, Miss Northeast Arkansas, and her princess, Parker Grace Long, of Vardaman, recently walked the runway at the 2015 Miss Arkansas pageant in Hot Springs recently. Claudia is the...
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Phillips’ passion is art
Everyone has something they are passionate about. Whether it is music, dance, band, cheer, sports, or art, talents can come in all shapes and sizes, and everyone has a different point of view. Samantha...
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