In full swing and continuing through December The Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce is excited to continue its holiday programming for the city and the county throughout the #ShopSmall season, hosting events and business promotions for locals and visitors alike. The ongoing #ShopLocal loyalty card promotion began during Open House, and will run through December …
Named Tourism RESET Research Fellow Dr. Rolando Herts, director of The Delta Center for Culture and Learning and executive director of the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area at Delta State University, was recently named a Tourism RESET Research Fellow. “The coordinators of the Tourism RESET initiative are honored to list Dr. Herts among its Research …
Facility upgrades are much needed across district By Anne Martin The Bolivar Bullet The West Bolivar Consolidated School District has voted to upgrade buildings and facilities on all three district campuses. The plan comes with an $11 million dollar price tag. In a three-to-two vote, the board voted on October 13 to approve the proposal …
Addition courtesy of Timbo’s Construction By MARK H. STOWERS The Bolivar Bullet There’s quite a bit of fresh, new concrete at Bell Academy – thanks to Timbo’s Construction. The new outdoor basketball court is part of the school’s healthy vision for students and staff. As a Health School Award winner from Blue Cross Blue Shield, …
Recipients announced, Awards Gala set for Friday, November 4 The Delta State University Alumni Association has announced its 2022 Alumni Award recipients, who will be honored during the 90th Delta State University Homecoming weekend, Nov. 4-5. The Alumni Association will recognize the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, the Alumni Hall of Fame inductees and the …
Named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School Four schools in Mississippi were among the 297 schools across the nation named as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022 by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Secretary Cardona …
Providing quality care for both homebound and in-clinic patients By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet Innovative Healthcare LLC brings quality healthcare to homebound patients and also offers a brick and mortar clinic to those who can come in. Founder and owner Meta Hodges-Anderson has been a nurse practitioner for five years, but has been nursing …
Longtime attorney recently honored By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet The Mississippi Bar honors those attorneys who have served over 50 years in the legal profession with commemorative pins and certificates in recognition at the group’s annual business meeting. This year, it was held on July 15 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach in Destin, Fla. …
Qualified help wanted, but hard to find By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet A national shortage of workers in a myriad of fields has negatively impacted businesses across the country since the COVID pandemic began in early 2020. Unfortunately, Cleveland and Bolivar County have not escaped what many business owners are calling a “crisis”–as well …
Historic structure just outside of Shaw undergoes transition By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet The old Caile Methodist Church, which was moved just outside of Shaw on the way to Indianola on Hwy. 48, has taken on a new life thanks to its current owners, Lars and Cay Ely. The church will now function as …
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