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Excellence from Bruce band members earns them “Blandbucks”
“Blandbucks” are given to members of the BHS Band when individuals do things in excellence or get answers to questions right. Tori Campbell and Taylor Talford represent good role models as they show...
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Harrelson elected school board president, Weeks vice president
The Calhoun County School Board elected Danny Harrelson of Bruce as its next president and newly elected board member Bubba Weeks, of Bruce, vice president at Thursday's meeting in Pittsboro. Danny...
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County Health Department not among those cut by state
The Calhoun County Health Department in Pittsboro is not among the clinics around the state undergoing changes in hours and services. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced last...
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CEDA Banquet is Thursday night at Bruce Museum
Public Service Commissioner Chairman Brandon Presley will be the featured speaker at the annual Calhoun Economic Development Association’s banquet Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Bruce Museum. Shelia Freely...
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Literacy coaches paying big dividends for Calhoun early on
Calhoun County’s new literacy coaches – Lindsey Hastings at Bruce, Katie Hill at Calhoun City and Jennifer Moore at Vardaman – shared their experiences at each school and the impact on students with...
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Citizen of the Year voting ends Friday
The Bruce Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting votes for Bruce Citizen of the Year. 2013 Citizen of the Year recipient Rosemary Shelton The award is voted on by the community at large and will be...
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Andy Davis’ love for archery inspired him to carve own bows and arrows
Andy Davis was cutting some firewood about two years ago and ran across a big piece of hickory that was cut down. “The butt end was in the mud, so I knew it hadn’t dried out,” Davis said. “I thought...
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Moore appointed vice chairman of Northwest board
Northwest Mississippi Community College President, Dr. Gary Lee Spears, center, congratulates newly-elected board officers Mike Moore, left, vice chairman, Calhoun County, and Jerry Moore, right,...
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Wildlife Tasting Buffet set for Feb. 8 in Pittsboro
Calhoun County will host a Wildlife Tasting Buffet Monday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building in Pittsboro. Wildlife dishes need to be at the Multi-Purpose Building before 6:00 p.m. and...
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Severe storm program coming to Calhoun in February
The spring severe storm season is approaching. Are you ready for whatever is in store? Do you have a severe weather plan at your home and your workplace? Can you recognize the clues that suggest...
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Miller excels in Accelerated Reader competition
Accelerated Reader is something that is common for the students who attend Bruce Schools. They are given a goal to reach a certain number points and have to achieve 85% comprehension. Ion Miller At the...
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Walmart official responds to local online petition seeking to save Derma store
Jo Kendall’s online petition to save the Derma Walmart has received a response from the corporation. “Thank you for your response to our note and we sincerely appreciate your feedback. We are truly...
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Absentee voting underway for presidential primary
Absentee ballots are now available for Calhoun Countians to cast their vote in the Republican or Democrat presidential primaries. The Democratic ballot features only the presidential race between...
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Supervisors approve floor repair; hire jailer and election worker
Calhoun County supervisors were provided with a quote of $378 to repair floor damage at the multi-purpose center. Trent Barnett, with the MSU Extension Service, reported the damage to the board last...
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Severe storms forecast for Calhoun; schools letting out at 1 p.m.
Calhoun County Schools will dismiss at 1 p.m. today due to severe storms forecast for this evening. Strong winds and thunderstorms are in the forecast including the potential for tornadoes.
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CEDA honors area businesses, public servants at annual banquet
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley of Nettleton was guest speaker at the CEDA Banquet held last Thursday night at the Bruce Museum. “You can’t build and sustain and grow a community without...
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Two Vardaman men among those arrested in regional drug roundup
Two Vardaman men were among eight arrested Tuesday afternoon in a regional drug round-up involving federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Deanta Ewing and Terry Lynn McKinney, both of...
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Calhoun City board agrees on new location for arbor
The Farmer’s Market arbor will be placed on the vacant lot on the west side of the Calhoun City Square after approval was made by the board of aldermen last night. The lot, belonging to Wallace Norman,...
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Derma working to recruit new business into Walmart location
Derma Mayor Dock Gabbert said they are working on something to go in the now vacant Walmart building, but declined to give any more information at the regular meeting of the board last night. Dock...
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Vardaman agrees to purchase hardware building on Main Street
The town of Vardaman has reached an agreement with the Sutherland family to buy the old hardware building on Main Street for a town complex. Vardaman Mayor James Casey The board will pay $85,000 for...
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