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Calhoun County Journal
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Columns
Education, healthcare, roads & taxes will dominate campaigns again
My active observations of Mississippi statewide elections stretch back to the 1970s and what remains fascinating to me is how little the issues have … [Read More...]
24K Magic with Ellie
I was typing away on the Ipad when I needed a break and pushed all my notes away. Middle grandchild Ellie Kathryn was behind me busy with one of the … [Read More...]
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Missing USM Student Found Dead Near Coffeeville COFFEEVILLE, MS (AP) - The body of a missing University…
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Bruce Pep Rally Bruce Band plays during the Homecoming Pep Rally on the…
Spent Fourth weekend getting ready for… One of the biggest highlights of every year for our…
Relay King and Queen Miles Jeffery and Regina Moore Capell were crowned King and…
Ruby Walker Ruby Lee Doss Walker, 70, of Big Creek, died March…
Jody’s Dance Recital Jody’s Dancers 14th annual Spring Dance Recital “Dance Your Heart…
Sweet Potato Festival Lots happening today at the Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival.- Dot Langford Dorothy “Dot” Harrison Langford, 87, passed away peacefully at NMMC…
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History
Looking back at the Bruce School Band from 1954
The Bruce School Band which was organized a year ago by J.G. Leonard, will enter the Band Contest this year in Jackson.
NCHS teams win Big 12 tourney honors
To the victor belongs the spoils, seems to be the slogan of the Tigers and Tigerettes as they turned back opponent after opponent to win the Big 12 tournament at Kilmichael Friday, Feb. 7.
Recounting old school days at Voss, Ivy, Lewelling, Sarepta
Please allow newspaper space in The Journal to write to my boyhood schoolmates and all other friends of by-gone days.
Features
Live to Ride: Campbell returns to childhood passion of bicycle riding
Mike Campbell, 65, had not ridden a bike in nearly 50 years when Tommy McGregor of Bruce convinced him to try pedaling again four years ago. Now, Mike doesn’t want to get off.
Let it Bee – Cookie Thomas finds the ‘buzz’ relaxing
Bees jump from bloom to bloom on the big crabapple tree beside the barn at Anita “Cookie” Thomas’ home east of Bruce. Standing underneath there is a constant hum that Thomas described as “peaceful.”
Working for the future of Calhoun County
Sheila Freely may best be described as a small bundle of energy. You rarely bump into her when she’s not going 100 miles per hour working on something.
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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