Craig Verhage striking the iron while it’s hot. Craig Verhage’s road to competition barbecue cooking began in Nesbit where he grew up cooking on the grill with his father. But, it wasn’t until he moved to Cleveland that his journey began in earnest. Shortly after finishing Delta State University he received an invitation to join […]
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Funds and support always appreciated. Jamie Gregory-Grant can be as hard to catch up with as a Greyhound. That’s just part of the challenge when taking care of litters of medically fragile kittens, some of whom are diabetic and many who have to be bottle fed. “This is kitten season, so we’ve been getting litters
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Despite slowdown from coronavirus good things are soon to land. Two nautical miles northwest of downtown Cleveland, the airport provides a home base and support for local and regional pilots, Delta State student pilots, and cross-country travelers simply looking for a place to land and refuel. Rated for local general aviation (GA) and assigned the
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With roots going back to 1898 in Rosedale, entity becomes BankPlus. State Bank and Trust has merged with BankPlus to create more beneficial banking opportunities for its customers. Founded in 1936, State Bank first merged with Rosedale’s Valley Bank that had been in business since 1898. With two locations in Cleveland and another 33 covering
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School also receives new mascot and colors. Over the last few weeks, much has happened with the schools in the West Bolivar Consolidated School District. The board decided to close Ray Brooks School in March. Since then, there have been discussions on whether to change the names of West Bolivar High School and Shaw High
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Kamarion “KJ” Williams making his mark at Murray State. Standing 6-foot-10, Cleveland native Kamarion “KJ” Williams has been an imposing, powerful presence on the basketball court for the Division I Murray State University Racers. The sophomore forward played an average of 23.4 minutes a game and scored 12.7 points and pulled down 7.6 rebounds a
One of Bolivar County’s most notorious stories. Al Capone considered Perry Martin’s moonshine the best there was. He sent specially designated boxcars with armed guards down to Rosedale from Chicago to load cases upon cases of what was known as PM. To those who remember it, PM was arguably the best moonshine in the country.
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A life well spent caring for people. Patrick Davis is Delta through and through. Born in Cleveland and raised in Greenville, both sides of Davis’ family are from the Cleveland area, although he split time between the two towns growing up. “I had two sets of friends,” he laughs. “I grew up in Greenville, but
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Plans to develop economic development strategic plan. The Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to develop a new economic development strategy that will outline the organization’s priorities and actions over the next five years. The plan’s development will be led by VisionFirst Advisors, an economic development consulting firm which provides services focused on
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Revisiting the Blanchard-Harris House and mound site. One of the most beloved Delta treasures is the Blanchard-Harris House and Mounds. “The Mounds” as it is also known is claimed by many to be their secret place where they can come and just experience the majesty and beauty that is so uniquely the Delta. Part of
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