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Trailer park in South Bruce proposed to board of aldermen
The Bruce board of aldermen heard a request Tuesday night to build a new trailer park in South Bruce. Ed Spearman asked if he could put a trailer park on property he owns at the corner of South...
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CCJ Editor Lisa McNeece earns advertising awards
Lisa McNeece brought home four advertising awards for The Calhoun County Journal from the Mississippi Press Association’s Better Newspaper Advertising Contest last weekend. McNeece won first place...
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Sinatra Cruthirds has overseen circuit court records for nearly 20 years
Sinatra Cruthirds first began working in the circuit clerk’s office when he was in high school. “Debbie Dunn gave me an opportunity as part of a school program,” Cruthirds said. “They had just got a...
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Watkins, Schmitz serve as pages in state senate
Two Calhoun Academy students recently served as pages in the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. Anna Claire Watkins, pictured with Lt. Governor Tate Reeves...
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McCormick, Noguez earn spots in Northeast Honor Band
A few members of the BHS Band tried out for the Northeast Honor Band January 25. Caitlin McCormick and Justin Noguez earned a spot in the band. Robin Benefield, Taylor Haire, Jose Vargas, Jacob Haire,...
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Calhoun competitors do well at district livestock show
Several Calhoun County 4-H/FFA competitors earned honors at the district livestock show. •Jillian Bramlitt participated in Under 8 meat goat showmanship. •Layla Bramlitt– 2nd in 8, 9, 10 year old goat...
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Two more arrested, drug roundup
Two more Calhoun countians have been arrested in a regional drug round-up involving federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Jeffie Jennings, of Pittsboro/Pontotoc, and Sirclair Cook, of...
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Calhoun City Library kicks off reading challenge
The Calhoun City Library is hosting the “Naomi James Reading Challenge” with winners eligible for a $50 Amazon gift certificate. Librarian Debbie Hunter Books are available to be checked out in 25...
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Eupora woman faces child abuse charge in Calhoun
A Eupora woman jailed on felony child abuse charges in Webster now faces an additional charge in Calhoun County. Sheriff Greg Pollan said Wendy M. Fountain, 41, was charged Monday with one count of...
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Marshall Ramsey to headline Bruce Chamber Banquet Thursday night
The Bruce Chamber of Commerce will honor local civic and business leaders while sharing some laughs with Clarion-Ledger cartoonist Marshall Ramsey at the organization’s annual banquet Thursday night at...
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Spring Fling is March 10; Edwards honored by Chamber
The Calhoun City Chamber of Commerce began finalizing plans for the annual Spring Fling event planned for March 10 at the First Baptist CARE Center. Laura Edwards The local business showcase will open...
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Dog Lovers’ League partners with Mississippi State
The past week was a rather momentous one for the Dog Lovers League in Bruce. The no-kill animal shelter secured a contract with the veterinary school at Mississippi State University for their mobile...
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Democratic caucuses are Saturday at Calhoun precincts
Calhoun County voting precincts will be open Saturday, Feb. 13 for the Democratic caucus. Rickey Cole, Chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party, issued the following statement regarding the...
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Grant brings Chromebooks to Bruce, Calhoun City middle schools
Once Calhoun County Schools’ internet upgrades are complete, students will experience new forms of learning thanks in part to a $47,358 Title VI grant that will supply new Chromebooks for Bruce Upper...
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Delta Furniture Manufacturing moving 100 jobs to Houlka location
Officials from upholstered living room furniture manufacturer Delta Furniture Manufacturing announced today the company is expanding by locating manufacturing operations in Houlka, in Chickasaw County....
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Calhoun countians among Ole Miss Men of Excellence
Three Calhoun County young men are members of the Ole Miss Men of Excellence group. Justavian Tillman, a senior at Ole Miss from Bruce, is president of the group. At left is Rhyneal Armstrong of...
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Noquez earns Bruce Rotary honor
The Bruce Rotary Youth Leader for February is Justin Noquez. He is the son of Mary and Jaime Noquez. His achievements include: Star Student; Principal’s Honor Roll, 6 yrs.; Beta Club, 6 yrs.; Band, 7...
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Bruce native promoted to new position with Composure Hair Care
Antonio Tarrell, of Oxford and a native of Bruce, is the new education director at Composure Hair Care, Tupelo. As part of his position, he will direct and shape the curricula and teaching process for...
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Ramsey entertains; Tallant, Parker, Stepp Saver honored at Bruce Chamber Banquet
The Bruce Chamber of Commerce honored local civic servants and businesses while being entertained by cartoonist Marshall Ramsey and the music of Sounds of Tyme Thursday night at the Bruce Museum. Tammy...
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Moore wins national dance competition in Florida
Gemi Moore won first at the WDW dance nationals in Florida. She is the daughter of Reggie and Angela Moore, Houlka, and granddaughter of James and Connie Moore, Houlka, and Dorothy Bias and the late...
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