Plans in the works to purchase additional property By Jack Criss, The Bolivar Bullet The Mound Bayou Museum Of African-American Culture And History, which opened in July, 2021, is on the national radar these days – in a big and inspirational way. “We’re actually outgrowing our current space at such a fast pace that we’re …
Bradham Enterprises opens new facility in Merigold By Jennifer Minyard, The Bolivar Bullet Will Bradham, owner of Bradham Enterprises, will realize a dream more than a decade in the making on March 25 with the opening of Pinnacle Adult Day Services at 1138 Township Road in Merigold. “Pinnacle is an adult daycare essentially,” he said. …
Delta communities working together for food drive By Lyndsi Naron, The Bolivar Bullet Extra Table is a statewide food bank founded in 2009 by Robert St. John, a well-known restaurateur. The nonprofit holds fundraisers to stock 62 food pantries across the state. Their soup kitchen partners with entities to provide wholesome, nutritious food each month …
Begins at old railroad tracks and ends by Hayes Cooper By Faith Strong The Bolivar Bullet Merigold is getting a new walking trail. Mayor Ken McGarrh said the city applied for a walking trail grant with about six different entities trying to get funding over the last seven or eight years. Unfortunately, the city was …
Project will benefit families in need By Lyndsi Naron The Bolivar Bullet Anne McMaster and her father, Don McMaster, are leading the Operation Christmas Child program this year at Morrison Chapel Baptist Church. “We are part of the MS Delta Area Team which encompasses 10 counties in our Delta Area,” said Anne. “The team is …
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 …
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,” …
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 …
Continued advancements and improvements planned for 2022 By Anne Martin The Bolivar Bullet Visiting the Mississippi River has never been easier thanks to the new Terrene Landing River Park in western Bolivar County. Located just north of Rosedale, the landing has always been there. However, a major over-haul has made Terrene Landing an attraction for …
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