Delta State football focused on going further in 2023 By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet The Delta State University Statesmen had a huge year last season on the gridiron. In 2022, Delta State went 11-2, won a share of the Gulf South Conference Championship and advanced to the second round of the NCAA …
Other businesses are also under construction By Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet Already home to delectable delights, more culinary delights and convenience is coming to Cleveland. Double Quick, McAlister’s Deli and Arby’s have all made substantial progress in Bolivar County. Cleveland’s Director Community Development, Billy Trotter gave an update on the trio of companies. …
Longtime chef David Crews leads program By Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet For nearly two decades, students across the Delta got their culinary education in Greenwood at Mississippi Delta Community College’s Culinary School. Culinary Arts Instructor Chef David Crews has been with the program for 15 of the 16 years of its existence. This …
Student’s premiere draws big crowd to Ellis Theater It was standing room only at the historic Ellis Theatre on Friday, June 30, as residents of Cleveland and other communities came out to watch the premiere of “Help Wanted,” a short film produced by high school students from the Sunflower County Film Academy (SCFA). The film, …
One woman’s story of struggle and achievement By Robert McFarland, Jr. The Bolivar Bullet For Holly Chenault of Cleveland, her life started out with a normal childhood. She was born and raised on her family’s farm and from an early age, she knew she wanted to carry on the family legacy by being active …
Picking up and delivering straight to you by Lynn Lofton The Bolivar Bullet When Charley Lucas saw a need in the town of Ruleville, he stepped in to fill it. A few weeks ago he started driving for Uber and Uber Eats covering not just Ruleville but also the northern half of Sunflower County and …
Clark lights up record book at Spring Hill By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet Former Bayou Academy standout Logan Clark recently finished an impressive run pitching on the collegiate level for the Spring Hill College Badgers at Mobile, Ala. In his four years at Spring Hill, the Cleveland native and former Bayou Academy …
A lifetime of music by Faith Strong The Bolivar Bullet Music and the Delta. The two words are synonymous with each other. So is Mississippi Marshall and the sound of the Blues, even though he plays all types of music. Marshall Hopper, or “Mississippi Marshall” as he is known on stage, has been in love …
Offering a wide variety of spirits by Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet Owner John Paul Alford grew up in Kosciusko and was previously in the dry cleaner business. His first liquor store was located in Attala County. “It was called The Hive Wine and Spirits which we opened in 2014,” said Alford. The state …
District to begin multi-phase repair projectsBy Anne MartinThe Bolivar Bullet A multi-million-dollar capital improvement project is getting underway in the West Bolivar Consolidated School District to make significant repairs, additions and changes at both the Rosedale and Shaw campus.According to superintendent, Dr. Will Smith, the $8,731,250 investment has been approved by the school board to …
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