Lady Colts earn leadership award, have 20 athletes named All-AmericaBy Andy CollierSports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet The Bayou Academy High School and Junior High Cheer programs thrived at the Universal Cheerleaders Association Mississippi State University Cheer Clinic at Starkvile on June 5-8.Bayou Academy earned the Leadership Award at the camp, while the high school and […]
Bayou Cheer Leading the Way Read More »
A small town with a lot of historyBy Lyndsi NaronThe Bolivar Bullet You might know the town of Merigold by McCarty’s Pottery and The Gallery, Crawdads, or the concerts at Hey Joe’s, but a select few call it home. Located in Bolivar County, just north of Cleveland, Merigold has about 525 residents.Stephen Smith shared he
New shop opens in Boyleby Jack CrissThe Bolivar Bullet Dana Kline had never really thought about becoming a business owner. She and her husband, Earl, run their own successful farm, but, as an avid crafts maker and designer who had done some work for others out of her home, a friend planted the idea in
PeaVine Flowers and Gifts Read More »
Event was a success, Cleveland reaps benefits and accolades By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet The much-anticipated, four-day Music Tourism Conference brought approximately 200 people to Cleveland last week, according to event chairs Sean Johnson, Tricia Walker, and Becky Nowell, and was a unqualified success. Thirteen different countries and 14 states were represented at the
Music Tourism Conference Read More »
BCCOA transportation driver wins first place Special to The Bolivar Bullet Bolivar County Council on Aging, Inc.(BCCOA) transportation drivers along with transportation drivers from across the state participated in the Mississippi Public Transit Association’s 2023 Bus Roadeo held April 21-23, 2023 on the campus of Mississippi State University. Drivers competed in defensive driving obstacle courses,
Various programs offered with plans to expand By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Bayou Academy Headmaster, Curt McCain, and Art Department Chairperson, Rivers Gainspoletti, could not be happier about the school’s fairly new Fines Arts program and its accomplishments and achievements since being instituted a mere two years ago. The school is also set to
Bayou Academy Fine Arts Read More »
Ribbon cutting recently held for new facility By Susan Montgomery The Bolivar Bullet A ribbon cutting for the newly named William P. Tribble Cleveland-Bolivar County Animal Shelter was held April 13. The event was hosted by the shelter which is operated by the City of Cleveland and the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce. Those that
Annual publication highlights Cleveland and Bolivar County Each year Coopwood Publishing Group helps promote Bolivar County to visitors and locals alike by publishing a Welcome Guide that highlights and showcases some of the great destinations in and around Cleveland. The Guide opens up with a slice of history about Bolivar county, then takes you on
2023 Welcome Guide Available Read More »
Currently on display at the Cotton House Hotel By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Oxford resident and artist, Jessica Ellington–by way of her home state of Missouri and having lived in California–has found a true “home” in Mississippi, she said. An impressive display of her work is currently being featured at The Cotton House Hotel
Jessica Ellington Art Read More »
New eatery open in Cleveland by Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet Opening his third restaurant in the Delta, Ahmed Moggali, serves a delectable eclectic mix at the new Delta Tiger Den. Located at 400 North Davis, the new eatery is open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Moggali has a
All Rights Reserved 2022