Ted Campbell has been a fixture in Cleveland City government for over 25 years. Serving on the Board of Alderman for Ward Six, Campbell said his motivation to run for that office was a need that he saw and couldn’t ignore. “I saw a need for change and improvements in our community, so I wanted …
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Population and tax revenue decline major factor in decision. Schools may have closed early this spring, but for Benoit’s Ray Brooks School it is a final chapter. By a 3-2 vote, the West Bolivar Consolidated School District voted on March 2nd to close the school, requiring students to be bused 40 minutes to schools in …
Hiking the Appalachian Trail might sound easy. But strap on a 45-pound pack and the game changes. Factor in steep inclines, impossible rocks, slippery tree roots, blaring sun, rain, wind, snow, ticks, bears, snakes, spiders, mud, blisters (lots of blisters), shin splints, twisted ankles, body odor beyond description, and snoring shelter mates. So why take …
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Kids and kids at heart are painting rocks and spreading joy. Lots of trends have emerged during this unprecedented quarantine. Home gardens have been planted, the crafty among us have taken to mask-making, and we have all seen teddy bears peeking out of windows, brightening our day. If you look closely, you may have spotted …
Five Lady Colts will continue their softball prowess at the college level. A family loves, forgives, endures and celebrates the highs and lows of life. The 2020 edition of the Lady Colt Softball Team at Bayou Academy came close to a state championship only to fall short in the finals. They had done the same …
COVID-19 has forced all of us to live life differently, from the way we shop to the way we worship. Churches all over the country are livestreaming services and Bible studies, using Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and other social media and online sources. Reverend Tim Starnes at Covenant Presbyterian in Cleveland said they have been utilizing …
New attraction integrates art and music. The long-awaited, 100-room, $27-million Lyric Hotel development that first broke ground in 2016 is scheduled to open within six weeks, according to owner, Dinesh Chawla. Located on the western part of town near Delta State University, Chawla said the development is far more than just a hotel. “It will …
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