The recent devastation and damage caused by the Los Angeles-area fires caught the nation’s — and the world’s — attention. The region is actually home to several former Bolivar County natives and their experiences echoed what many of us have seen on the news. Glen Casanova, who was born and raised in Cleveland, reported that […]
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The Southern Opportunity Foundation is on a mission to address unique challenges in underserved regions while creating opportunities for sustainable community success. President and interim CEO, Kentaro Johnson, and four other Delta State University students, started the 501c3 foundation in 2023. The foundation is rooted in the principles of Black excellence and philanthropy. Three out
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In September, the Sunflower Greenwood Medical Complex (SGC) officially opened, following North Sunflower Medical Center in Ruleville’s purchase and transformation of a former donut shop and community college campus in the town. This new facility serves as an extension of the Ruleville hospital, enhancing healthcare access for the Greenwood community. Located at 205 West Park
For the second straight year, the Cleveland Central High School Wolves took home the state runner-up trophy as they finished second in the Class II Boys State Bowling Tournament on Friday (Jan. 31) at Fannin Lanes in Brandon. The Wolves bowled a score of 3,657 to finish 105 pins behind first place Hancock (3,762). The
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The Blue Levee Restaurant announces new management under celebrated local chef, Clementine Robinson. Robinson, a Beulah native with decades of culinary experience at area restaurants and Bayou Academy, will begin operating the establishment this month. “This is truly a dream come true for me,” said Robinson, who has spent her career cooking for the Delta
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Pharmacist Zachary Warrington has been serving in the industry for ten years and recently decided it was time to open his own business. “We felt that there was a need here in Cleveland for a hometown drugstore, family owned and operated, and that’s what we’re here to do,” said Warrington. Originally from Clarksdale, Warrington said
Cleveland native, Mary Claire Martin, has always had a love for art and an appreciation for local artists. “I got a degree in Interior Design at Mississippi State University,” said Martin. “While I was getting my degree, I took some extra art classes on the side because I enjoyed them. I always thought they were
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Friday (Jan. 31) ended up being the greatest afternoon in the history of the Cleveland Central High School girls bowling program. The Lady Wolves secured their first state championship by winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class II Girls State Bowling Tournament at Fannin Lanes in Brandon. CCHS ended up winning in impressive
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