Evokes strong emotions from former Shelby residents By Jack Criss, The Bolivar Bullet Scott Morrison is a name that is sketched in the minds of many former Shelby, MS residents. The longtime mayor helped place the small Bolivar County town on the map and guided it for many years (1933-1945 and then from 1949-1969) with […]
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Brings thousands to Christmas celebration By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet The 2021 annual Cleveland Christmas Parade ushered in the beginning of December with a host of floats, characters, and bands from across the Delta. With five counties and 60 parade elements represented, this parade was the largest in recent history. Aquarius Terry, Director of
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On Morrison Chapel Road in Cleveland By Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet The bridge has been out since February on Morrison Chapel Road, but by next spring there should be a safe, new structure in its place. The Re-Bridge #107 project will go out to bid in January. Assistant County Engineer Josh McPherson explained
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Hosemann attends GRAMMY Gala By Charles Linden The Bolivar Bullet On Wednesday night, December 1, the Grammy Museum held its third annual fundraising gala called “Sparkle and Twang.” The sponsored event raised over $120,000 and featured a performance by Mississippi-native and the evening’s honoree, Marty Stuart, and was attended by many noteworthy dignitaries, including Lieutenant
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Marilyn Kelly has served Bolivar County for 14 years in position By Kristy Kitchings The Bolivar Bullet Bolivar Countians and the public in general have long been familiar with Marilyn Kelly who has served as the county’s Circuit Clerk for the past 14 years. However, Kelly will soon leave public service she announced on her
by Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet APB Cakes & Cookies has been baking custom cakes and cookies full-time since 2016. Owner Anne-Marie Parker-Brown actually started her business from a necessity that created itself in 2011. “Today my business is a cottage food operation in Mississippi,” said Parker-Brown. “And, what that means is I’m a home
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A catering & private dining experience in Cleveland by Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet When you have a passion for food, what do you do? You open up your own catering and private dining business, of course. And, that’s just what 26-year-old entrepreneur Chef LaDarius Tucker did in September 2020 and Tuck’s Legendary Grubz was
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Instruments are strategically placed downtown By MArk H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet Where else can you hear Chopsticks, Beethoven, Billy Joel and any other piano classic come to life? The sidewalks of Cleveland where six artistic pianos have been strategically places by the Delta Art Institute and other donors. The project was spearheaded by Grammy
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Mentoring makes a difference in people’s lives By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet Bryson Turner, a 6th grader from D.M. Smith Elementary, is proving he has what it takes to be a real entrepreneur in the food industry. When Bryson’s mother reached out to Joey Lamb, owner of Uncle Jo’s, a family-style restaurant in Cleveland,
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Local named 2021 Paralegal of the Year By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet After a 20-year long career as a paralegal, Vicky Smith–Benoit resident and Jacks Griffith and Luciano law firm professional — was recently named as the 2021 Paralegal of the Year for Mississippi in recognition of her outstanding work for the Cleveland-based firm.
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