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.
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May 30, 2017 by
Columns
Sawmill Festival provides political appetizer
Last weekend’s Sawmill Festival provided me with an early taste, whether I wanted it or not, of the political talk I can expect at the Neshoba County … [Read More...]
Good Sawmill Festival despite losing McCarty piece
My biggest complaint from the Sawmill Festival was that I didn’t win the hanging McCarty planter given away by the Bruce 20th Century Club. Paula … [Read More...]
Neshoba stump speeches will focus on two key races
STARKVILLE – A weekend visit to the Neshoba County Fairgrounds demonstrates that for the politicians and their supporters, the buildup to … [Read More...]
Barbour wants solution to immigration question
When Governor Haley Barbour dominated the Legislature, he defied observers (me) who pointed out that when members of the 1890 House and Senate wrote … [Read More...]
The dilemma of the dying dumb
ROLLING FORK — Sometimes you might really be surprised by the kinds of things that cause consternation to newspaper folk. … [Read More...]
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History
Sherman was ‘Missing in Action’ in the South Pacific
Earl B. Sherman was the son of Buddy and Mollie Sherman from Calhoun City. He enlisted in the Navy. He served during World War II with the rank of Petty Officer Second Class as a Machinist’s Mate Second Class. Service number was 7217450.
Doler among those to land at Normandy, 1944
Henry Cecil Doler was born February 15, 1922 in Slate Spring, MS to Jonathan Patrick and Henrietta West Doler. Mr. Doler died December 14, 2011 at age 89.
Calhoun County History – Bruce takes another stride in search for new industry
Bruce, MISS–Aug. 24, 1950–This little city of 1,800 Thursday won another skirmish in its battle for a new industry as the Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board authorized a survey of requirements for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity.
Calhoun Pastors
Jeff Dalton is new pastor at Bruce United Methodist
Jeff Dalton’s journey into the ministry began when he was a teenager in Corinth and was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
David Haggerty is new pastor at Mt. Comfort
David Haggerty is completing his first full week as the new pastor at Mt. Comfort Baptist Church in Bruce.
Armstrong is new director of Calhoun Baptist Association
Kenneth Armstrong, a Calhoun native who has previously pastored churches in the county, was named new director of the Calhoun Baptist Association (CBA) March 26.
Features
Rickey Tillman comes home from Australia with new company
Rickey Tillman grew up in Bruce dreaming of seeing the world, especially Australia.
Bryant tells history of long gone ‘Bryant,’ everyone east had to move due to lake
The first day of summer, June 21, Roy Stevens Bryant shared his memories of Bryant, Mississippi, a place he calls home, with Yalobusha County Historical Society’s fifty-five members and guests. He began his trip around the neighborhood at his childhood home.
Dale Hays still loves Calhoun City
Dale Hays, 67, is a fixture in Calhoun City. He served more than three decades in education, most as principal at the high school. At the conclusion of his current term on the town’s board of aldermen, he will have served 40 years in that post.
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