GRAMMY Museum MS’s 5th Crossroads of American Music Award Gala By Lyndsi Naron The Bolivar Bullet The GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi’s 5th Crossroads of American Music Award Gala entitled, “Red, Rhythm, & Blues” was held Thursday, September 28th at the Grammy Museum in Cleveland. The GRAMMY Museum’s signature fundraising event raised a total of $158,000. The …
Featuring a full weekend of activities October 13-14 The 41st Annual Octoberfest in Downtown Cleveland is scheduled for October 13 – 14 and will feature a full gamut of activities. The weekend will kick off on Friday with the Mississippi Delta State Barbecue Championship competition. This event is sanctioned by the Memphis Barbecue Network and …
A quiet spirit with a colorful soul By Katie Smith The Bolivar Bullet The late Bolivar County artist Emma Knowlton Lytle who passed in 2000 was the type of person who made an impact on anyone she met. Lytle, who lived in Perthshire just north of Gunnison, is still remembered fondly by friends and family …
Cleveland resident creates unique arrangements by Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet Toiling in her mother and grandmother’s acre-plus gardens as a child gave Joni Speck the understanding of planting and harvest and filling the freezer with purple hull peas, corn, and more. However, these days, she’s taken that education and is creating succulent plants …
Shegog among the nation’s best in several categories By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet Delta State University quarterback Patrick Shegog is having one heck of a year. The graduate student star has completed 78-of-118 passes for 1,190 yards with 16 touchdowns and no interceptions. He also leads the team in rushing yards with …
Several awards given to well-deserving members of the community By Catherine Kirk The Bolivar Bullet Monday night, the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 2023 Annual Banquet while highlighting the Chamber’s 75th anniversary and the prestigious award winners for the year. The Economic Development Foundation and community members were invited to attend the banquet, …
Granting wishes to local children By JENNIFER MINYARD The Bolivar Bullet The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi was founded in 1984 in memory of a little girl from Gulfport. After she was diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition, a group of caring individuals raised funds to send her, along with her mother and grandmother, to Walt …
Tricia Walker credits those who work behind the scenes By Faith Strong The Bolivar Bullet The Deep Roots music project brings live performances to Cleveland and offers some of the best artists around showcasing their talents. Bringing it to life is no small task. Tricia Walker is the developer/manager of the Deep Roots Music initiative …
Non-storm-damaged Delta area crops progressing nicely By MARK H. STOWERS The Bolivar Bullet Harvest season across the Delta is underway. The Port of Rosedale crew has been getting ready for farmers. Executive Director Robert Maxwell offered an update. “The biggest thing is making sure we time our preparations the best we can to help as …
Business is positive despite low inventory in county By Catherine Kirk The Bolivar Bullet Despite inventory shortages, local real estate agents are saying business is still good. Debbie Davis of Debbie Davis Real Estate said she has had a good sales year thus far. “Our (Multiple Listing Service) MLS statistics show that sales for …
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