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County tax increase expected, just a question of how much
Calhoun County supervisors couldn’t come to a decision Monday morning on how much they will have to raise taxes for next fiscal year, but acknowledged an increase of some amount will be necessary. A...
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Zoning coming to Calhoun City next month
A new zoning ordinance will become official in Calhoun City next month setting new standards for property maintenance and designating certain areas as residential, commercial and industrial. David Hill...
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Beckett was second highest paid legislator in 2015-16
A report released from the state treasurer’s office last week showed Rep. Jim Beckett, of Bruce, is one of the top paid legislators in Mississippi. Jim Beckett The report showed Beckett with the second...
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Piano dedication, concert at Lewis Memorial planned for Aug. 20
The public is cordially invited to attend a piano dedication service and concert by Dr. Noel Garcia of Tupelo, at Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church in Calhoun City Saturday, August 20, at 3 p.m....
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Andy Stepp takes pride in role as “good neighbor pharmacist”
Being a pharmacist wasn’t something Andy Stepp always knew he wanted to do. It just kind of happened. Within a month or two of his freshman year of college, Stepp decided he wanted to be a pharmacist...
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Calhoun S.O. accepting donations to take to Louisiana flood victims
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is collecting items to be delivered to law enforcement officials in Livingston Parish, Louisiana this weekend. Sheriff Pollan Sheriff Greg Pollan said he was told "a...
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Longest-running, live, in-wood equipment show set, Aug. 26-27
The newest technology and machinery used to advance the South’s timber industry will be demonstrated August 26-27 at the Mid-South Forestry Equipment Show. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m....
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Banner man arrested, huge amount of marijuana
One of the biggest marijuana finds in the county resulted in the arrest of a Banner man today. Sheriff Greg Pollan said that more than 185 plants were discovered on CR 165 after a tip. William Taylor,...
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Calhoun City mayor, board working on budget for next fiscal year
Calhoun City aldermen authorized Mayor J.R. Denton and Clerk Raenell Moore to finalize the budget for next fiscal year after a brief discussion last Tuesday night. J.R. Denton Mayor Denton said they...
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Pittsboro woman fined after running firemen’s roadblock
A Pittsboro woman was fined more than $750 after pleading guilty in Derma court to three charges related to running through a roadblock and endangering firemen. The Calhoun City and Derma fire...
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Denley recounts some of her many memories from Bruce Rotary Club
Jo Ann Denley recited an unofficial history of the Bruce Rotary Club last week when she shared a collection of memories from her near 30 years in the organization. “A court case in California in 1988...
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Sales tax returns positive for Calhoun municipalities in 2015-16
Calhoun County municipalities closed out the 2015-16 fiscal year on the positive side in sales tax revenues. Bruce led the county with $524,745 in sales tax revenue last fiscal year, which ended June...
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Supervisors approve one mil tax increase; deny requests from local departments
Calhoun County Supervisors unanimously voted for a one mil tax increase Tuesday to cover a shortfall in fee and fine revenue and a mandated pay increase for court reporters in chancery and circuit...
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Bruce man attempts to escape from jail
A Bruce man in the Calhoun County Jail faces additional charges after attempting to escape today. Sheriff Greg Pollan said that Ricco D. Simmons, 19, was charged with felony malicious mischief, felony...
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Gary Hawkins loves to collect, share Calhoun City history
Gary Hawkins has a collection of stories and Calhoun City history that could fill numerous books. It’s understandable when you consider his family history in this area dates back to the early 1800s,...
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Calhoun native found guilty on two counts of impersonating officer
A Calhoun County native was convicted on two counts of impersonating an officer in Bruce City Court Wednesday evening. Jockey C. Justice was found guilty before Judge Ben Suber and fined $647.25 on...
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Second arrest made in unnatural intercourse case
A second arrest has been made for unnatural intercourse in Calhoun County. Michael Haire, 44, of Pittsboro, was arrested around noon today and charged with the felony relating to the arrest of Kim...
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Master Gardeners celebrate 25th with Silver Jubilee in Pittsboro
For 25 years, Master Gardener volunteers have beautified Mississippi community landscapes. To honor this milestone, the Mississippi State University Extension Service is hosting celebrations across the...
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Calhoun unemployment remains lowest since 2000
Calhoun County unemployment remains on pace to finish the year at its lowest level since 2000, according to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Calhoun’s unemployment rates for June and...
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School board reviewing transfer rules; weapons policy explained
Student transfers were a big topic of conversation at Monday’s school board meeting and how the district should administer them. District Five Board Member Don Hardin proposed a new form requiring more...
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