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Chamber Awards Banquet Held on September 20

Cleveland/Bolivar County citizens recognized By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet The Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation’s Annual Banquet was held Monday, September 20 at the GRAMMY Museum. Lara Bowman, CEO of the Chamber, said there were three major awards given that evening, plus the Lucy Janoush Award that is given by …

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100 Year Mark

Calvary Episcopal Church celebrates milestone By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet Calvary Episcopal Church in Cleveland is getting ready to celebrate a milestone: 100 years of worship and service. Rev. Les Hegwood is the church Rector and said that in July 1921 the Episcopal Church was begun as a mission church.  “Members have compiled a …

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Sam Washington

Former longtime DSU employee oversees Mid-Delta Regional Airport in Greenville By Becky Gillette The Bolivar Bullet Sam Washington has had a fascination for aviation since he was young. Growing up in Yazoo County, his first job at age eight was as a field hand chopping cotton. But, he had his sights set on the skies …

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#TristanStrong

NSA teams fighting hard for injured player By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet The North Sunflower Academy Rebels and Junior High Rebels have been playing with a heavy heart these days. Both teams are honoring eighth grade football player Tristan Parks, 13, for the remainder of the season. Parks was severely injured  in …

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SOLES

New Cleveland shoe store opening October 1 By Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet Downtown Cleveland is about to be the home of a brand new shoe store – SOLES. Marie Rocconi Ware said she has always had a dream of owning her own store downtown, and she and her husband, Brian, have taken the necessary …

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BMC Foundation Update

Entity continues to be an asset to Bolivar County and area By Jack criss The Bolivar Bullet The Bolivar Medical Center Foundation was formed in 2000 by Bolivar County to manage funds realized from the lease of the formerly county-run hospital. The Foundation’s Mission is to improve the quality of health care provided to the …

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Webb Joins Calderon

Local law firm hires new attorney Special to The Bolivar Bullet Hunter Webb has joined the Calderon Law Firm as an associate. His area of concentration will be in criminal defense and personal injury matters.  Webb graduated with honors from Delta State University, earning a Bachelor of Political Science degree. He then attended Mississippi College …

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Expo Center Update

Facility upgrades will soon be complete By Jack criss The Bolivar Bullet The $7 million-plus renovation and rehabbing of the Bolivar County Expo Center into a bigger, multi-purpose complex with many new amenities is entering the home stretch.  “We’re really just down to a punch list now,” stated Jacorius Liner, District One Supervisor. “Parts, materials, …

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Dr. Munir Joins NSMC

Pulmonologist goes full-time by Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Dr. Aman Munir was recently named a full-time Pulmonologist at North Sunflower Medical Center after working as sleep specialist at the Ruleville hospital for seven years.  “I previously had worked as a pulmonologist in Clarksdale, affiliated with their hospital,” said Munir, “and have been in the …

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