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School district’s appeal to FCC for improved broadbrand granted
Calhoun County’s appeal of a grant denial seeking improved broadband access for county schools was granted last Friday by the FCC. The school district’s request will be sent back to USAC for them to...
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Sherrill Bailey’s Indian artifacts collection is admired by archaeologists
Sherrill Bailey found an arrowhead in his family’s garden behind their Calhoun City home when he was 13 years old sparking a lifetime passion for Indian artifacts. “My interest really grew then,”...
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TaterStock scheduled for Nov. 11 in Vardaman gym
A concert is being offered to local teens by SonBurned Ministries. TaterStock will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11 during the Sweet Potato Festival at the Vardaman High School Gym. TaterStock will...
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Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival kicks off this Saturday
The 42nd Annual Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival kicks off this Saturday, Nov. 7 with the arts and crafts festival on Main Street. In addition to the many arts and crafts, there will be a 5K run/walk,...
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Calhoun City board votes to remove arbor from square
The Calhoun City Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to remove the arbor from the town square. The board authorized Mayor J.R. Denton to seek potential property, either existing town...
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PSC Brandon Presley to speak to Bruce Chamber Thursday
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will be the featured speaker at a special Bruce Chamber of Commerce meeting this Thursday, Nov. 12 at noon. The chamber is meeting at a new time for this...
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Suspect arrested in Sunday night break-in
A Grenada woman was charged in the burglary of a Calhoun City home Sunday night. Stephanie Shankle, 45, was arrested by Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Monday night and charged with breaking and...
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New Start Resource Center to open in Pittsboro in January
Miranda Collins views the New Start Resource Center in Pittsboro as a “central hub” where she can direct people to the place they can get the help they need. Collins is busy preparing the new office,...
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Dwight Hellums tells of his experience in World War II
“I’m no hero. I’m a survivor.” Those were the words of Dwight Hellums standing in front of Shady Grove UMC Church in Northwest Calhoun County Monday afternoon. Hellums, 94, speaking to a gathering of...
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Vardaman board discusses options to buy buildings on Main Street
The Vardaman Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor James Casey to seek appraisals for a couple of pieces of property the town is considering purchasing and selling. Jeff Hamilton The town board has...
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Egg Bowl Run will be Nov. 23 in Calhoun City
Plans are coming together for the annual Egg Bowl Run on Monday, Nov. 23 that will culminate on the Calhoun City Square. ROTC soldiers from Ole Miss will leave that morning running from campus to...
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Kerry Bean has a new heart, new life, and is very thankful
U.S. Navy Veteran Kerry Bean feels like he has a new lease on life, thanks to a new heart. Bean, 49, spent 64 days this past summer lying on his back in an ICU in Jackson, not knowing if he would ever...
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Vardaman Sweet Potato Banquet is Saturday night
Annual recipe contest and Sweet Potato Festival Banquet are set for Saturday night in Vardaman. Peggy Whiteside was the 2014 Mayor's Cup winner. The Original Sweet Potato Recipe Contest will be...
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Veterans honored in programs on Bruce, Calhoun City squares
Veteran Geoffrey Yoste, of Oxford, paid tribute to veterans past and present during ceremonies on the Bruce Square. “Veterans Day is largely intended to thank the living veterans for their service, to...
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CCMS students create bookmarks
Calhoun City Middle School participated in an exciting project where the students created book marks to be used in the library. Harlym Jennings, Miriam Wells, Carson Suber and Khloe Jones Students from...
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Bruce English III class attends plays in Columbus
Christi Brown’s English III classes went to the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus November 2. Along with students from other schools, BHS students gathered in the main theatre and watched...
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Certified results from the Nov. 3 general election show official turnout for...
Certified results from the Nov. 3 general election show that 53% of the registered voters in the county participated. That is down from 61% in the 2011 general election. The county had been averaging...
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Calhoun City Band accomplishes its goals
Through the 2015 Calhoun City Marching Band Season, the CCHS Band accomplished and achieved inspiring goals. Drum Major Michael Armstrong Dustin Thrasher, the band director, and Drew Smiley, the...
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Strong storms predicted for Calhoun tonight
Calhoun County is under a wind advisory and flash flood watch with strong storms forecast to enter the area tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Calhoun County until...
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Edmondson, Alexander, Wade among big award winners at Sweet Potato Banquet
Joe Edmondson, Ryan Alexander, Walker Wade, Joy Earp and Peggy Whiteside were among the winners at the 2015 Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival Banquet. First place cooking awards presented at the Annual...
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