Local girls making it happen in college softball By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet Over the last several years, there have been many area standouts in softball that have shined on the high school level and made their way to the next level. This year alone there are a confirmed 10 local females […]
Recollections of beloved educator by Anne Martin The Bolivar Bullet Mary Ellen Leftwich, known to many as Tutter, was a beloved school teacher in western Bolivar County. She influenced the lives of hundreds of students who fondly remembered their teacher decades after leaving her classroom. She loved her home of Gunnison, the Delta, the Methodist
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One person’s “trash” is another person’s treasure by Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet Keisha Johnson and her parents, Arnester and Ora Johnson, own Johnson’s Garbage Service in Mound Bayou. The family-owned business has been going strong now for 25 years. Keisha Johnson said her parents decided to take matters into their own hands back in
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Old building is designated as one of Mississippi’s landmarks By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet The renovations for the building that houses the Cleveland Police Department, which has been designated a Mississippi Landmark, are slated to begin soon. Stephanie Stewart of Belinda Stewart Architects in Eupora is the project manager for the renovations. Stewart said
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Scott has served for over 30 years By Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet As the Shelby City Clerk, Carmere Scott’s job just comes naturally to her. She brings a bit of happiness to the city, employees, family, friends and even strangers. Scott came “home” to work for the city of Shelby back in 1992.
Coming soon to downtown Cleveland By Mark H. STowers The Bolivar Bullet Downtown Cleveland visitors will soon have another attraction – the Turntable Disc Golf Course. Located on the walking trail, the 18-hole, beginner-friendly, course is nearing completion. Max Davidson footed the initial cost of the course in design and set up the 18-holes. He,
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Cleveland facility to receive fresh paint & new windows By Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet The Cleveland City Hall will soon be undergoing some cosmetic renovations. Bidding for the nearly $100,000 job will be completed in April according to City Clerk, Dominique Green. “The project was recently put out to bid, and we are
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“Soulful” new restaurant opening By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet The soon-to-open new Cleveland restaurant, 122 Hang Suite will soon be bringing what is being called its “soulful” cuisine and atmosphere to the Delta. According to Cleveland native, Mario Giles, who will act as Director of Operations, 122 Hang Suite which will open in April,
Old world style bread in the Mississippi Delta by Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet Cypress Bread Company is a different kind of bakery – one that bakes and distributes “Old World” style, rustic sourdough breads. Ryan and Kelsey Betz created Cypress Bread Co. and sold their first loaf at the community farmers market in 2017.
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“The Fishhead of The Delta” by Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet As an avid fisherman since childhood, Peyton Collins has made a name for himself as one the Delta’s most active anglers. In fact, it’s earned him the nickname title of “The Fishhead of the Delta.” The Rena Lara native, who now calls Merigold home,
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