Was known as ‘The Showplace of the South’ by Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet There is a lot of history in small Delta towns; history of blues, juke joints and promises of better days ahead. The Harlem Inn was one beacon that stood for more than your average juke joint. It gave hope, life and […]
Portion of sales to sustain ministry by Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet Zoe Coffee Co, which recently opened in historic downtown Cleveland offers a collection of rich brew blends from all over the world. Owner and Cleveland native, Taylor Summers says whether you prefer light or dark roasts, flavored or even decaf, customers will have
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Oversees Southern Bancorp in Shelby by Jack criss The Bolivar Bullet Born and raised in Shelby, Kerenski Robinson took several career detours, but ended up back home–and he’s very happy about that fact. Currently the Manager and Loan Officer of the Shelby, Drew and Lambert Southern Bancorp branches, Robinson brings a “wealth” of experience to
Lara Bowman brings experience and enthusiasm to position by Jack criss The Bolivar Bullet Lara Bowman has been named the new CEO of the Cleveland/Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce, replacing longtime head Judson Thigpen who officially retired in September. The Poplarville native will also act as the Economic Development Director for the organization. Her official
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Cleveland Entergy employee takes the road less travelled Special to The Bolivar Bullet Taking the road less traveled can make for an interesting journey. On August 5, it led Terry Clark, a shift serviceman in Cleveland to save a man’s life. Clark was on his way to a service call in rural Bolivar County when he
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Statesmen working hard in fall practice By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet Like many teams, the Delta State University Statesmen had their baseball season in 2020 cut short in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Statesmen finished the shortened year at 13-10 with a 6-6 mark in the Gulf South Conference under
Providing Farm Storage Facilities and Parts Across the Delta and Beyond By Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet Valley View Agri-Systems, located in Cleveland, continues to provide farm storage facilities across the Delta and state. Valley View Agri-Systems was founded in 1980 by Fred and Susan Cathcart. K&D Associates was purchased and integrated into the Valley
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Longtime business acts as gathering place By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Tom Humphrey gave his first haircut to his brother when he was 12 years old growing up in Shelby. Sixty-six years later, he’s still cutting hair in Shelby, but now with his son, Terrence, who together own Humphrey’s Barber Shop, a longstanding local business
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The Barn reopens in Cleveland by Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet Every hometown has a place that conjures up memories of good times. For an entire generation, the Barn, located off of U.S. Highway 61, was one such place. After years of being closed and the building showing signs of age, the Barn is back
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Residents are relieved by the news By Jack criss The Bolivar Bullet This past Friday a celebration took place that marked the reopening of the only bridge in Shelby that connects the east and the west half of the town to the great relief of the residents who have gone to unusual “lengths” to live
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