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Calhoun schools score poorly on state’s “invalid assessment
The Mississippi Department of Education, after more than a year delay, released new accreditation grades for all public schools last week for the 2014-15 school year with Calhoun County dropping to an...
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Jo Ann Denley fell in love with journalism at The Journal
The Calhoun County Journal has been a family affair for more than half a century now. Bruce’s Jo Ann Denley has been around for a majority of it. Denley’s late husband Gale established the Journal in...
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Banner couple jailed on marijuana charges
A Banner couple is in custody at Calhoun County Jail after sheriff deputies found marijuana growing at their home. Kenneth Gardener, 24, a manager of Subway in Oxford, and Kayla Adams 23, were arrested...
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Bud Welch speaks at Ole Miss; set to play Saturday at Neshoba County Fair
A severe thunderstorm cancelled the 7th Annual Blues Festival in Oxford last Saturday, but not until after Leo “Bud” Welch of Bruce got to tell his story during an open forum in the Overby Center on...
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Excel to roast John Burt Saturday night in Calhoun City
Excel will host its third roasting event at 6 p.m. Saturday at Methodist Corner in Calhoun City. John Burt Donna Cole is co-chair for the event with Brandon Lee. She said the event is one of Excel’s...
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Weekend schedule for Calhoun County Fair
Following is the Friday and Saturday schedule for the County Fair in Pittsboro. Friday, July 22 1-9 p.m. Exhibit Building open 5 p.m. Happy Homemakers biscuit making demonstration; carnival opens 7...
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‘City’s Tito Lopez teaches girls self defense at Dorroh Lake Teen Camp
“I’m moving to a new location next month and my mom is worried sick about me getting in and out of my car in the dark by myself after work.” “What do you do if someone sneaks up on you and grabs you...
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Superintendent: Last three years of state tests not fair to anyone
Superintendent Mike Moore expressed his frustration with state testing policies over the past few years to the school board Monday night, explaining the testing changes haven’t been fair to anyone....
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New Dollar General will offer groceries, gas
The former Walmart Neighborhood Market in Derma will become a Dollar General in October that will have an expanded grocery offering and gasoline. Dollar General announced it completed the purchase of...
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Schools release supply lists for upcoming school year
Following are school supply lists as provided by each of the Calhoun County Schools. VARDAMAN ELEMENTARY K-4 KINDERGARTEN: Backpack (No rollers) 1” Binder with Clear Pocket on front 3 Packs Crayola...
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Donald and Dewey Shipp celebrate seven decades of wedded bliss
Donald Shipp said when he was coming up through school, he was mostly surrounded by girls. “When you do that, they’re just kind of like sisters,” he said. “There’s no romance, you just play with them....
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Taylor will host “Conference on the Front Porch” this fall
Main Street Taylor, LLC is pleased to announce an important new annual conference dedicated to the study of the front porch in the American South. The first annual Conference on the Front Porch will...
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Bids for major leveling project way over budget
Bids for the largest State Aid project in the county came in way over budget last week, leaving supervisors uncertain how to proceed. County Engineer Chodie Myers explained to the board Monday morning...
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State budget, Trump dominate NCF speeches
Political speakers at the 127th Annual Neshoba County Fair for the most part utilized their time at the lectern under the Founders’ Square pavilion for one of two purposes – either to criticize the...
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Bruce board discusses potential water rate hike, condemning building on square
Bruce board of aldermen briefly discussed the possibility of raising water rates, but ultimately made no official decision. Danny Rodgers “We have folks wanting equipment. We’ve got water leaks. I...
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Pittsboro board still looking at unsightly property
Pittsboro board of aldermen continued discussions Tuesday to clean up some properties around town. Last month they agreed to send a few letters to property owners asking them to improve properties....
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Calhoun City moves forward with zoning ordinance
In discussion on zoning at the Calhoun City Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday night, Larry Bratton moved that the ordinance be adopted with intent to upgrade and look at the map. He also made...
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Collins pleads guilty; sentenced to 20 years, 10 to serve
A Calhoun City man plead guilty to the drowning death of his wife Tuesday afternoon at the courthouse in Oxford. Matthew Collins, right, reviews his plea agreement with his attorney Bob Laster, of...
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Chief Stan Evans defends part-time officers in Derma board meeting
Derma Police Chief Stan Evans commended his officers for the work they are doing in Derma, and said the part time option they are using now is best for the town. Evans came in response to some comments...
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Investigation ongoing into machete attack, gunshots, high speed chase
Two Calhoun City men are in custody as an investigation continues into a Friday night fight that led to an attack with a machete, gunshots and a high speed chase. Pierce Armstrong Policeman Corey...
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