Plans to develop economic development strategic plan. The Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to develop a new economic development strategy that will outline the organization’s priorities and actions over the next five years. The plan’s development will be led by VisionFirst Advisors, an economic development consulting firm which provides services focused on […]
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Revisiting the Blanchard-Harris House and mound site. One of the most beloved Delta treasures is the Blanchard-Harris House and Mounds. “The Mounds” as it is also known is claimed by many to be their secret place where they can come and just experience the majesty and beauty that is so uniquely the Delta. Part of
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Working for the love of town. “I had just come back home to Mound Bayou after having retired and leaving my job in education just outside of Detroit, Michigan, I simply wanted to just do something to keep busy,” says Dr. Eulah Peterson, mayor of Mound Bayou. “I teased my friends when I came back
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Northside High School has new leader for boys basketball program. Northside High School will have a new man leading their boys basketball program as Demarcus McKinley has been named the new head coach of the Gators. McKinley was officially announced as the program’s coach on April 29. McKinley comes to Northside from Ray Brooks High
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Bayou Academy senior athlete Sydney Davis has a bright future ahead of her as she will compete in track and field at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Davis’ high school career has been a remarkable one as she has won eight state individual and relay track and field championships and was instrumental in the Lady
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Ted Campbell has been a fixture in Cleveland City government for over 25 years. Serving on the Board of Alderman for Ward Six, Campbell said his motivation to run for that office was a need that he saw and couldn’t ignore. “I saw a need for change and improvements in our community, so I wanted
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Population and tax revenue decline major factor in decision. Schools may have closed early this spring, but for Benoit’s Ray Brooks School it is a final chapter. By a 3-2 vote, the West Bolivar Consolidated School District voted on March 2nd to close the school, requiring students to be bused 40 minutes to schools in
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail might sound easy. But strap on a 45-pound pack and the game changes. Factor in steep inclines, impossible rocks, slippery tree roots, blaring sun, rain, wind, snow, ticks, bears, snakes, spiders, mud, blisters (lots of blisters), shin splints, twisted ankles, body odor beyond description, and snoring shelter mates. So why take
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Kids and kids at heart are painting rocks and spreading joy. Lots of trends have emerged during this unprecedented quarantine. Home gardens have been planted, the crafty among us have taken to mask-making, and we have all seen teddy bears peeking out of windows, brightening our day. If you look closely, you may have spotted
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Five Lady Colts will continue their softball prowess at the college level. A family loves, forgives, endures and celebrates the highs and lows of life. The 2020 edition of the Lady Colt Softball Team at Bayou Academy came close to a state championship only to fall short in the finals. They had done the same
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