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Columns
Sen. Wicker played role in stimulus
Most Mississippians are aware of the heroic role that the late Republican Mississippi U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran played in 2005 in literally saving … [Read More...]
Coming together at Chickenbone
I had never stood beside a steeple on top of a church and listened to a sermon, at least not until last Sunday, and what an experience it was. … [Read More...]
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History
Calhoun County History – Early theaters in Bruce
It wasn’t the first theatre in town for there was one where Brasher’s is now located that was operated by Dude Riley and Jim Faust, and there was an even earlier one on the second story of the E.L. Bruce Company Store building on the square. Movies were also shown at Bruce High School soon […]
Calhoun County History – When Calhoun City was called ‘Burkitt’
The following article consists of the members of Mr. Ellis Ivy Bruce, Miss. The purpose of the article is to relay to the interested people the birth of Calhoun City. All information is based on memory, and the years that Mr. Ivy talks of are the years between 1906 and 1920. He was eight years […]
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.
Features
Anonymous Hope, Saving Paws team up to give away vegetables
You could see the smiles even through the masks as volunteers from “Anonymous Hope” and “Saving Paws Animal Rescue” shared some kind words and a sack full of fresh vegetables to dozens of people who pulled up to Vardaman Fire Department.
Dr. Longest survives COVID-19; spent two weeks in quarantine
The Mississippi Department of Health’s latest figures show Calhoun County with three confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Bruce Longest, Chief of Staff at Baptist-Calhoun in Calhoun City and owner of Bruce Family Medical Clinic on the Bruce Square, was one of those cases.
Chickenbone Baptist gathers for unique church service
Will Turner, pastor of Pleasant Ridge (Chickenbone) Baptist Church, hosted a unique service Sunday morning.
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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