Rosedale native Katherine Crump recently made history as she was appointed the first female board member of the Mississippi Levee Board based in Greenville, MS. But her presence on the board goes far beyond just the historical aspect of her arrival. Peter Nimrod, Chief Engineer of the Mississippi Levee Board, said, “She is going to […]
Crump Joins Levee Board First female member says it’s in her blood Read More »
In any great band or behind any singer, there’s the steady and stable rhythm that ultimately holds the music together and keeps the time. The Beatles had Ringo; The Rolling Stones have Charlie Watts; and Clarksdale-native Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has Chris Black. While “Kingfish” may not yet be in the league of those historic British
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Football has been a sport that families all through out the country have enjoyed. For Northside head football coach Taveres Johnson, Sr., football is more than just a sport. “We consider football a family business,” said Tavares Sr. Coach Johnson is joined on the coaching staff by his oldest son Tavares Johnson, Jr. and he
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Webster’s defines an entrepreneur as someone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise. For a simple, straightforward description of the word, that will do. But truthfully, the blood, sweat and tears that many of those people who go out on a limb, defying the odds and the naysayers who spout
Jimmy McClellan Doing what he loves and in his own way Read More »
As pastor of the Historic First Baptist Church in Mound Bayou for the past 27 years, the Reverend Earl Hall actually got his start in the pulpit at the ripe young age of 15. “In the Baptist church if you believe that you’ve been called to preach then you can go to the pastor for
The Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting this past Monday and a discussion took place concerning the removal of the Confederate monument from the grounds of the Bolivar County Courthouse in Cleveland. “We’ve had several people who have been concerned [about the Confederate monument], and I guess rightfully so with the divisions going on
Property taxes in Cleveland may be a sore subject for many residents, but it is necessary to maintain roads, emergency, parks, recreation, libraries and other public services provided by the city.The current millage rate was set in the fall of 2019 at 47 mills. Citizens saw an increase from 43.5 mills in 2017. “We try
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Brenett Haynes, Chancery Clerk of Bolivar County since 2008, is the very definition of “public servant.” Serving a community of over 31,000 citizens she approaches her work with diligence, professionalism, integrity… as well as gratitude and humbleness. “I’m blessed to not only do the work and job I love, but to also be able to
Chancery Clerk Haynes Forty-four years of service to the county Read More »
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