Hal Reese, Jr., of Calhoun City, is pictured here performing “Taps” at the conclusion of the Bruce Memorial Day program. He closed the program in Calhoun City the same way as he has done for decades.
Memorial Day
May 30, 2017 by
Columns
Veterans’ Day program stirs family memories
They are visions burned into my brain from my childhood, unforgettable. … [Read More...]
Ball game leads to shopping in Philly
I was pretty excited when I heard Calhoun City’s road game last Friday was going to be in Union. That meant a fall shopping trip to Philadelphia, … [Read More...]
Hyde-Smith, Espy runoff will have national flavor
STARKVILLE – As it happened on Nov. 6, the pollsters on both sides were uncannily accurate in their predictions that Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy … [Read More...]
Don’t diddle around with the Constitution
ROLLING FORK — Thanks to election year hype on the always hot button issue of immigration, combined with yet another indication of presidential … [Read More...]
We’ve got good schools, that’s the bottom line
We have good schools in Calhoun County. We could be better. We can always be better, but you’ll never convince me we don’t have quality schools, … [Read More...]
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History
Overflow notes– more news from devastating rain, flood
March 24, 1955 – “Four big flood-control dams in North Mississippi were credited with preventing major damage in the Mississippi Delta for holding back rainfall in the hills” was the report in Wednesday’s Commercial Appeal.
Reservoir damage to road and railroad is tremendous
March 24, 1955 – This vicinity suffered one of the biggest rains on record–10.32 inches within the space of about 24 hours, according to official measurement.
Vances travel to anniversary in car they drove to wedding
Last week Carl Vance of near Slate Spring, took the 1916 Model T Ford from the shed and put it back into running order for the observance of his and his wife’s 50th wedding anniversary.
Features
Durell Wade finally coming home
December 7, 1941 may be a date which will live in infamy, but December 7, 2018 will be a date that will bring closure to a family that’s been waiting for nearly 80 years.
Beasley shares memories as the first Sweet Potato Queen
The 45th Vardaman Sweet Potato Queen will be crowned this Thursday night. Vardaman native Kathy Tedder Beasley, of Taylor, was the first ever crowned and said today’s pageant is a little different than the one she remebers 44 years ago.
Maddox focused on providing positive school experience for students at BES
Paula Maddox is in her 30th year in education and her first as a school principal. Maddox is leading Bruce Elementary this year, the same school where she began her education career as a fifth grade social studies teacher.
Calhoun Pastors
Hale comes ‘full circle’ to Sabougla Baptist Church
Johnny Hale has been pastor at Sabougla Baptist Church since January and it’s not by accident.
Logan begins his ministry as pastor of Pleasant Grove
Trey Logan, 19, said he’s been inspired to preach for years.
Anderson excited to start his ministry in Pittsboro
Vincent Anderson looks to welcome everyone to Pittsboro Baptist Church as their new pastor.
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