Long time coach touched many lives during his career By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet The local area lost one of its most respected youth league and junior high coaches earlier this month as Riddell Flowers, Sr. passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on Mar. 19 in Greenville. Flowers, 72, coached sports …
Positive attitudes and community involvement abound By Greta Sharp The Bolivar Bullet You won’t find a dark cloud in Ruleville and that’s more than just the weather report. Add two new solar farms projects to the positive attitude of residents committed to moving forward and this town is enjoying its moment in the sun. Recurrent …
Honest work and quality service By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet In the auto repair business since the early 70s when family patriarch Thomas Runnels first opened shop in Benoit, Runnels Garage has remained a trustworthy, multi-generational business: “Trustworthy” being the key and operative word. Now located in Cleveland, Runnels Garage is currently owned by …
Major work was needed, now finished By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet The final paperwork was submitted to the Bolivar County Board of Supervisors regarding the Bridge #145 on West Mound Bayou Road over Six Mile Lake. It is approximately three miles west of the town of Mound Bayou. The total project cost was $1.4 …
Senator visits Ruleville by Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet On Thursday, April 1, Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker, joined by the Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, made a special visit to North Sunflower Medical Center in Ruleville to recognize the success of the hospital’s Remote Patient Access/Telehealth program. “North Sunflower Medical Center participated …
Ready to spring back to life in Cleveland By Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet People will once again be able to find the delectable Delta grown fruits, vegetables and goat soap, canned goods, and many other special artisanal items at the Cleveland Farmer’s Market this spring. Volunteer Market Manager Ryan Betz, one of three …
Issue a priority for new mayor Second location to open in Rosedale By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Long known for its delicious catfish as well as other great menu items, Catfish Cabin in Boyle will be opening a second location in Rosedale in the next four to six weeks. Owner Tara Herrin says the …
Issue a priority for new mayor by Anne Martin The Bolivar Bullet Water leaks throughout the city of Rosedale have plagued residents for years. But, since taking office in January, Mayor Aelicia Thomas has made it a priority to repair the leaks. Almost daily, city crews have been out assessing the various leaks and making …
Anonymous tips may help lead to arrest & reward by Mark h. stowers The Bolivar Bullet City and county law enforcement work to provide a safe and protected community across Bolivar County. However, they can’t be everywhere at once. That’s where programs like Crime Stoppers can fill a gap and help law enforcement officials solve …
Hosting “Paint Parties” with a variety of mediums By Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet Bayou Academy teacher Casey Andrews has always had a penchant for creating artwork, but it wasn’t until the introduction of Covid-19 and the subsequent quarantine period that she discovered how much fun doing your favorite thing is with your favorite people. …
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