Archives 2020

Was organized as part of an Eagle Scout project By Jack Criss, The Bolivar Bullet The Thomas Cemetery west of Merigold recently received a much-needed and massive clean-up by the Boy Scouts of America Troop 23 based in Cleveland. As his Eagle Scout project, Havens Fioranelli – who lives in Merigold and whose family owns […]

New Director of Main Street & Comm. Devt. By Lyndsi Naron, The Bolivar Bullet Crista Cooper was recently hired as the new Director of Main Street & Community Development at the Cleveland-Bolivar Chamber of Commerce.  “Being a proud Delta native from Greenville and a Washington School alumnus, serving my community brings me immense joy and

June 9 event was held on the campus  of Delta State University By Jack Criss, The Bolivar Bullet Dignitaries, government officials and many members of the public attended the 89th Delta Council Meeting at Delta State University’s Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC) on June 9. Keynote speaker, Governor Tate Reeves, touted the recent economic gains

Simmons looking to see DSL grow in first year as league commissioner By Andy Collier, The Bolivar Bullet On May 26, the Delta Softball League held its Fan Appreciation Day to start the season at Blanche K. Bruce Park in Rosedale.  Fans came out to cheer on their favorite teams as the Cleveland Rockies defeated

Bell working hard heading into senior year By Andy Collier, The Bolivar Bullet Northside High School’s Jermarji Bell has been a player that has made a major impact for the Gators in every facet of the game in football.  Last season, Bell, who’s top positions are wide receiver, safety and kickoff/punt return specialist, caught 56

Longtime PDS lunch ladies retire By Lyndsi Aaron, The Bolivar Bullet Arlene Dreher, Sherry Vance, and Carolyn Hobbs, lovingly called “The Lunch Ladies”, at Presbyterian Day School decided it was time to retire this year after many years of tireless service. Sisters Dreher and Vance used to cook for the youth at the First Presbyterian

Providing precision ag recommendations By Jack Criss, The Bolivar Bullet With an extensive background of 22 years in agriculture, Will Scott decided to take his experience and open his own business in January of this year. The result was Scott Ag Consulting, which is based in Cleveland. “At Scott Ag Consulting, we cater to a

Community is mourning the loss of Jessie Lowry  By Jack Criss, The Bolivar Bullet The town of Mound Bayou is mourning the passing last week of one its most notable residents and a lifelong “mother figure” to generations of people in the community, Jessie Lowry. She passed away last Tuesday, April 16, at the age

Welcoming Yamato Japanese Steakhouse and adding square footage Special to The Bolivar Bullet The West End District in Cleveland, will be bringing a new tenant to the property. Yamato Japanese Steakhouse, which will be serving Asian cuisine and providing a sushi bar, will move in during February and commence operations some time during March, 2024.

One of the Delta’s leading blues musicians By Mark H. Stowers, The Bolivar Bullet A direct descendant of Delta Blues Royalty, Keith Johnson seeks to honor his great Uncle Muddy Waters everytime he picks up a guitar. The blues musician, who lives in Cleveland, plays all over the United States and Internationally. When he’s not