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Collins charged with murder of wife
A Calhoun City man has been charged with murder of his wife after a grand jury indicted him earlier this week. Matthew Collins, 32, was arrested this afternoon and charged with murder in the first...
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Roberts earns Bruce Rotary Club honor
The Bruce Rotary Youth Leader for October is Michael Roberts. He is the son of Brian and Wendy Roberts. His activities include: ranks second in his class; principal’s honor roll award, three years;...
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Circuit Clerk Baker expresses thanks for support in re-election bid
Carlton Baker makes the following statement to the voters of Calhoun County: “I am the son of Carl and Nell Baker. My wife is Laura Bryant Baker, daughter of Steve and Kathryn Bryant. Laura and I have...
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Cannon running for Constable, Post II
Barry Cannon makes the following statement to the voters of Calhoun County: “I am Barry D. Cannon and I am seeking the office of Constable Post 2 Calhoun County. I am the son of Brenda Cannon and the...
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Scotty Collins running for Calhoun Schools’ Superintendent
Scotty Collins makes the following statement to the voters of Calhoun County: “I am running for Superintendent of Education in Calhoun County. This is a position I have prepared for since I took my...
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Karsunn Moore running for County Attorney
Karsunn Moore makes the following statement to the voters of Calhoun County: “To the people of Calhoun County: “My name is Karsunn Moore and I’m running for Calhoun County Attorney. I graduated from...
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Moore seeking re-election as Calhoun Superintendent
Mike Moore makes the following statement to the voters of Calhoun County: “I am Mike Moore, age 56, and your Superintendent of Education. I am announcing my candidacy for re-election as Superintendent...
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Pollan asks to be re-elected Calhoun County Sheriff
Greg Pollan makes the following statement to the voters of Calhoun County: “I would like to start by saying ‘Thank You’ to the voters of Calhoun County who gave me their vote of support and confidence...
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Fire trucks obtained for new Slate Springs substation
Two vehicles have been obtained and a new building is being erected for a Slate Springs substation of the Sabougla Fire Department. The town of Slate Springs purchased a late 1980s model pumper from...
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Emergency responders participate in overland search and rescue class
All Calhoun Fire Departments, Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement participated in a three night Overland Search and Rescue Class last week. Among attendees were, back, from left,...
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Weyerhaeuser making big upgrades in Bruce
Randy Darracott, manager of Weyerhaeuser in Bruce, outlined the recent upgrades at the mill and spoke of its relationship with the local community during a presentation at the Bruce Chamber of Commerce...
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Grand Jury indicts Collins, Jones; both charged with murder
A Calhoun City man has been charged with the murder of his wife after the Calhoun County Grand Jury indicted him last week in Pittsboro. Matthew Collins Matthew Collins, 32, was arrested in the...
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Damage limited in roof fire at Money Connection on Bruce Square
The Monday Connection building on the Bruce Square suffered some damage from a roof fire Tuesday night. Bruce, Banner and Chickenbone fire departments responded to the call around 8:30 p.m. Fire was...
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Jon Bland brings hard work, discipline to fast growing Bruce band
Band didn’t exactly come naturally to Jon Bland. “I wasn’t a very good player, average at best,” Bland said of his days of playing trombone in his youth. But what he may have lacked in natural talent,...
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Statewide burn ban implemented due to extreme dry conditions
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban. The ban is effective immediately and remains in force until...
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Velvet Tillman uses dance as form of ministry
During the week, many of us in the Bruce community may see Velvet Tillman in her professional role as Customer Service Representative at Bancorp South in Bruce. Before her daughter, Chelsea, graduated...
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Academy Halloween Carnival scheduled for Oct. 31
During October at CA, there will be multiple fundraising events and activities. The annual Halloween Carnival will be held on Saturday, October 31. There will be multiple types of food and games,...
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Red Ribbon Week begins Oct. 23
Red Ribbon Week, one of the most effective campaigns for preventing tobacco use among youth, will be October 23–31. This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme is, “Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free.” The week is...
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Sides talks about the Battle of Coffeeville at historical society meeting
In November of 1862 General U. S. Grant began the first overland campaign for Vicksburg. His army had been successful from Forts Henry and Donelson in north Tennessee, down through Shiloh and Corinth,...
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Lots of Fall Festivals around the county this week
If you're looking for some Halloween fall fun, there are plenty of opportunities around Calhoun County this week with a host of festivals. Jesse Yancy Memorial Library in Bruce will be announcing...
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