In any great band or behind any singer, there’s the steady and stable rhythm that ultimately holds the music together and keeps the time. The Beatles had Ringo; The Rolling Stones have Charlie Watts; and Clarksdale-native Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has Chris Black. While “Kingfish” may not yet be in the league of those historic British […]
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Football has been a sport that families all through out the country have enjoyed. For Northside head football coach Taveres Johnson, Sr., football is more than just a sport. “We consider football a family business,” said Tavares Sr. Coach Johnson is joined on the coaching staff by his oldest son Tavares Johnson, Jr. and he
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Webster’s defines an entrepreneur as someone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise. For a simple, straightforward description of the word, that will do. But truthfully, the blood, sweat and tears that many of those people who go out on a limb, defying the odds and the naysayers who spout
Jimmy McClellan Doing what he loves and in his own way Read More »
As pastor of the Historic First Baptist Church in Mound Bayou for the past 27 years, the Reverend Earl Hall actually got his start in the pulpit at the ripe young age of 15. “In the Baptist church if you believe that you’ve been called to preach then you can go to the pastor for
The Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting this past Monday and a discussion took place concerning the removal of the Confederate monument from the grounds of the Bolivar County Courthouse in Cleveland. “We’ve had several people who have been concerned [about the Confederate monument], and I guess rightfully so with the divisions going on
Property taxes in Cleveland may be a sore subject for many residents, but it is necessary to maintain roads, emergency, parks, recreation, libraries and other public services provided by the city.The current millage rate was set in the fall of 2019 at 47 mills. Citizens saw an increase from 43.5 mills in 2017. “We try
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Brenett Haynes, Chancery Clerk of Bolivar County since 2008, is the very definition of “public servant.” Serving a community of over 31,000 citizens she approaches her work with diligence, professionalism, integrity… as well as gratitude and humbleness. “I’m blessed to not only do the work and job I love, but to also be able to
Chancery Clerk Haynes Forty-four years of service to the county Read More »
Burrell anxious to report to DSU. For athletes to be college caliber, they must have certain intangibles. They not only have to be naturally talented and skilled, but they also must have the drive, determination and desire to go with the talent. The tools, know-how and work ethic fit Brett Burrell to a tee. Burrell,
Bolivar County resident finds joy with work and family. During Spring Break of 1996, Stephen Glorioso, a sophomore student at Mississippi Delta Community College at the time, was looking for a fun, part-time job to make some extra change to slide in his pocket. Glorioso decided to apply for a job at the Cleveland Park
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In the 1950s and 1960s, “Mr. Willard’s” was the hot spot in town. Its name was the Shelby Drug Store. But, everyone called it Willard’s. I called him daddy. Perched at old U.S. 61 and Broadway, it was the sort of place you just don’t see anymore. An old-fashioned soda fountain with a marble counter,
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