Ministry, community heeds the call during flooding By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet The rain began on Tuesday, June 8 in Mound Bayou and other Bolivar County towns–and it didn’t seem to ever let up in intensity or duration. No one was prepared for what happened–but many responded in ways that went above and beyond …
Company responds regarding service being discontinued By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Amid growing concerns of Sparklight no longer carrying their email platform for local concerns, The Bolivar Bullet reached out to local company representatives and was referred to Phoenix, Arizona corporate headquarters. “In recent years, many of our customers have expressed the need for …
Area’s newest establishments see an uptick in business By Jack criss The Bolivar Bullet One of the hardest hit industries throughout the Covid pandemic has been the restaurant business. In spite of the hardships however, several new restaurants opened recently and are reporting positive growth with diners returning in rising numbers. “8 West Grille opened on …
A new store in Cleveland By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet Next door to Airport Grocery you can now shop at a new grocery store that is offering a selection of meats and seafood. Vance’s Meat & Grocery opened its doors on July 15, and owner Seth Vance says that providing good quality cuts of …
Making the mighty Mississippi accessible By Anne Martin The Bolivar Bullet The first phase of work on the construction of the Terrene Landing River Park at Rosedale is finished. However, work for the second and third contract to complete the park may not take place as quickly as originally planned. Project engineer, Josh McPherson with …
Wins Mississippi Main Street Award for Public Art The town of Cleveland was recently recognized with the 2020 Mississippi Main Street Award for best public arts project for the installation of multiple sculptures on the downtown green-strip and on the campus of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi as part of the expansion of the Mathews-Sanders Sculpture Garden …
A part of the Ruleville facility since 2013 by Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet Wound care is a vital service in which many Delta people have a crucial need. From every day cuts and scrapes to those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, North Sunflower Medical Center has a Wound Care Center in their …
Benefactor helps the city of Mound Bayou by Jack criss The Bolivar Bullet A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday, May 22, for the forthcoming “new” Community Center in Mound Bayou located on 303 M.L. King, Jr. Drive. This updated and modernized center will replace the existing structure (currently referred to as the “Facility Building”) …
ourism Director was instrumental in helping put Cleveland on the map by aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet For eight years, Kelli Davis has put Cleveland in the forefront, engaging businesses, tourists and countless organizations with what the city, community and citizens have to offer. The Cleveland Tourism Director started at the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber …
Major work was needed, now finished By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet The final paperwork was submitted to the Bolivar County Board of Supervisors regarding the Bridge #145 on West Mound Bayou Road over Six Mile Lake. It is approximately three miles west of the town of Mound Bayou. The total project cost was $1.4 …
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