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Columns
Dr. Sansing pushed his state forward
The death of retired University of Mississippi historian Dr. David Sansing is an event that should give all Mississippians pause, for we have lost one … [Read More...]
Let Ellie answer some questions for a change
Ellie Kathryn is a pro at asking questions. My 7-year-old granddaughter is a regular at my house and The Journal and a lot of our time together … [Read More...]
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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
Calhoun City Library eager to reopen doors
“If democracy appears any place, it’s at the front desk of the public library,” said Calhoun City Librarian Debbie Hunter, paraphrasing American author Kurt Vonnegut.
Sosa returns from Kuwait to lead Bruce PD’s K-9 unit
Thomas Sosa had just returned from the extreme heat of the Kuwait desert with the 155th when he decided to take on another task – become Bruce Police Department’s new K-9 officer.
Lights, Camera, Action… Brenda Hillhouse looks back on a career in Hollywood
Bruce native Brenda Hillhouse kissed “The Fonz” on Happy Days, shared the movie screen with the likes of Christopher Walken and George Clooney, and was a big influence on the early career of legendary movie director Quentin Taratino, but it may be her work now as development director for the non-profit “Friends of the Family” […]
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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