News »

Shelby prepares for big Homecoming celebration
All Shelbians and former Shelby residents are encouraged to make plans to attend the Memorial Week-end Homecoming Celebration, “Coming Together to Make a Change.” The fun begins Friday with registr...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Margaret Green Junior High School students to compete in the National Technology Student Association Conference in Orlando, Fla. from June 28-July 2 include: (front, left) Mikayla Moore; Megan Swartzfager; Hunter Lee; Brandon Lawrence; (back, left) Tronica Lawrence, advisor; Anthony Delahoussaye; Mason Thomas; Justin Smith; Jennifer Mamon, advisor; and Principal Archie Mitchell.
Students head to Florida for match
A group of talented students from Margaret Green Junior High School will be testing their knowledge in the upcoming National Technology Student Association Conference in Orlando, Fla. During the an...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Epps holds firm on closure decision
Bolivar County leaders remain hopeful Gov. Phil Bryant and Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps will change their minds about closing four of the MDOC's 17 community ...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Epps holds firm on closure decision
Bolivar County leaders remain hopeful Gov. Phil Bryant and Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps will change their minds about closing four of the MDOC's 17 community ...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Cleveland couple, Francis and Ralph Tyler (above), has created a beautifully decorated garden over the past 51 years that is full of fascinating plants, flowers and handcrafted birdhouses.
Couple’s passion grows secret garden
Hidden behind a quaint fence in the backyard of Francis and Ralph Tyler's Cleveland home lays a secret garden treasure. One would never imagine the blooming beauty behind the fence when passing by ...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Public invited to say pledge
The Exchange Club of Cleveland invites the public to join its members in the recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance at 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the flagpole on the Crosstie Walking Trail in downtown ...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
North Bolivar School District Superintendent Jesse King, left, and school board vice president Anthony Pitts congratulate Broad Street High School students Kierra Gallion, left center, and Maleena Frazier for their recent academic achievements.
Two Broad Street students shine
Two standout students from Shelby's Broad Street High School are making quite a splash in the academic field. Graduating senior Maleena Frazier was recently honored with the prestigious Gates Mille...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Simmons highlights legislative session
Sen. Willie Simmons visited the Bolivar County Board of Supervisors Monday to provide a brief update on the recent legislative session. Simmons said the county and Delta faired pretty well in the s...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
ESU6_truck_flip.jpg
Collecting the garbage truck
RES driver Tommy Lee Collins, right, watches as a wrecker crew prepares to flip his vehicle upright this morning at the intersection of White Street and U.S. Highway 61 in Cleveland. Collins told C...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Guests came from far and wide Friday to attend the 78th annual meeting of the Delta Council on the campus of Delta State University. Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman and keynote speaker Debbie Stabenow, left, and Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker enjoy patriotic music from the St. Joseph/Our Lady of Lourdes Choir.
Delta Council held annual meeting at Delta State
The morning rain cleared and the temperature stayed down Friday, setting up for a grand celebration at the 78th annual meeting of the Delta Council on the campus of Delta State University. Guests c...
May 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
North Bolivar to offer pre kindergarten program
The North Bolivar School District recently announced it would be instituting the first pre-kindergarten program in the district's history, beginning in the 2013-14 academic year. Superintendent Je...
May 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
MS Highway Patrol probes issue linking Bolivar County Sheriff
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking into a situation between one of its troopers and the Bolivar County Sheriff. “Officials in Jackson and in Greenwood are aware of the situation,” said Missi...
May 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Bolivar County Supervisors Andrew Williams, right, and Preston Billings, standing on right, hand over the keys Wednesday to Duncan homeowner Emmer "Ma Honey" McHenry at her brand new house. The county helped McHenry receive grant money for the complete overhaul from the Home Investment Partnerships Grant Program for Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Projects. Also celebrating with McHenry was her son Charlie Clemons and daughter Birdie Horn.
Homeowner grateful for new dwelling
The Bolivar County Board of Supervisors handed over the third and final set of keys to a brand new house on Wednesday. Duncan resident Emmer "Ma Honey" McHenry, 87, was overjoyed at the sight of he...
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
K1RU_ray__wanda.jpg
Former county admin dies
Dedicated, loyal and a fighter are only a few of the phrases used to describe former Bolivar County Administrator Wanda Ray. Ray, 61, died Wednesday after beating back twice in previous years “She ...
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
41ZD_Manley_Photo_5_17.JPG
Tough Statesman
Statesman hurler Michael Manley proved to be tough on the mound as he tossed 143-pitch, nine complete game in Delta State University 4-2 victory over the Valdosta State University Blazers in the fi...
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story