Archives 2020

A family farming adventure By Lyndsi Naron, The Bolivar Bullet Natalie Hardesty, originally from Biloxi, MS, is making her mark on the community petal by petal with her home grown pumpkin and flower business. According to Hardesty, she spent her early years living on three acres in “gulf coast country” before her family relocated closer […]

Cleveland location opened this past March By Jennifer Minyard, The Bolivar Bullet The mission at Ely Behavioral Health is to provide compassionate and personalized behavioral health services to individuals and families seeking brighter days. Cay Ely has been providing mental health services through her new clinic in Cleveland since its opening in March. “I’m a

Cultivation facility coming soon to Bolivar County By Jack Criss, The Bolivar Bullet Cypress Brake Cannabis Company and Delta One Brands are proud to announce the launch of its premium cannabis brand and cultivation facility in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. The company is on a mission to bring artisanal, award-winning cannabis products to

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