Tax revenues are up from last year as well as hotel occupancy rates By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Sean Johnson, who has been the Director of Tourism for Visit Cleveland since last September, said he is more than pleased with what he has seen in visits to the city during his tenure–but knows more …
Forthcoming, will help city and surrounding communities By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet “The city is serious about reducing gun violence.” That’s what City Attorney Danny Griffith said is the message to citizens of Cleveland and outlying towns about the new gun ordinance (“Unlawful Discharge Of Firearms”) about to be implemented which, among other things, …
2022 edition now available By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet Each year Coopwood Publishing Group promotes Bolivar County to visitors and locals by publishing the Welcome Guide that highlights and showcases some of the great destinations in and around Bolivar County. The Guide opens up with a slice of history about Bolivar County. Then, it …
Resident encourages others to show pride By ANgela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet There’s a spirit of positivity happening in Rosedale and it started with Nikki Reed Hughes and her social media post. Hughes put a community invitation out to the public. “With so much gloom and doom in the world, I needed some summer vibes,” …
Recreational area in Mound Bayou By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet The 91-acre park named after a well-known son of Mound Bayou, the Richard M. Coleman Recreational Park, is a major part of Bolivar County family fun and activities and is actively looking to renew itself. Coleman, who now lives in Shelby, was a well-respected …
I.T. Montgomery Home, others, to undergo restoration By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet On March 9, Congressman Bennie Thompson voted to fund $10,527,500 in Community Project Funding he previously secured for his 2nd Congressional District. This funding, included in the appropriations government funding package, represents a direct response to some of the most pressing needs …
“Soulful” new restaurant opening By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet The soon-to-open new Cleveland restaurant, 122 Hang Suite will soon be bringing what is being called its “soulful” cuisine and atmosphere to the Delta. According to Cleveland native, Mario Giles, who will act as Director of Operations, 122 Hang Suite which will open in April, …
CCHS student lands film role By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Cleveland Central High School Senior, 18 year-old Devon Harbin, might just end up being Mississippi’s next big Hollywood actor if recent accomplishments are any indication. Harbin, who has been interested and involved in theater and acting since the third grade, will be featured in …
Beautiful pieces of our county’s history By Anne Martin, The Bolivar Bullet The Delta is dotted with beautiful, old, historic churches. Two of those churches are located in downtown Rosedale. The Rosedale United Methodist Church looks like you might expect an old church to look with its white clapboard exterior giving it a quaint feel. …
Reinvented career blossomed beyond imagination By MARK H. STOWERS The Bolivar Bullet Like many in the workforce, Dameon Shaw was faced with a challenge. After pursuing a degree and achieving a level of success, he had to start over. Shaw, a Delta State University graduate and Shaw resident was good at computers and got a …
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