Statesmen, Lady Statesmen have strong performances at NCAA Division II Nationals By Andy Collier, The Bolivar Bullet The Delta State University Statesmen and Lady Statesmen swimming and diving teams had some great performances at the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving National Championships at the Spire Institute Aquatics Center in Geneva, Ohio last week. The …
Bayou senior excited about chance to play college basketball By Andy Collier, Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet Bayou Academy senior forward/center Thomas Craft has decided to continue his basketball career on the collegiate level as he signed with Delta State University on Jan. 31. Craft has been a force for the Colts since his eighth …
By Andy Collier, The Bolivar Bullet Over the past two years, Benito Mayorga has been working his up the ladder in boxing. In four fights dating back to April 23, 2022 when he made his debut, he is 2-2 with both of his losses coming by decision. He won his debut by technical knockout in …
Providing service to its customers for over a century By Checky Herrington A hundred years ago, Arkansas businessman Harvey Couch was making good on his vision to electrify the South when he incorporated The Mississippi Power and Light Company, the precursor of Entergy Mississippi. His new venture not only brought modern electric service to the …
Unique designs for business & residential By Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet Combing safety with an artistic design, that would be the mission of Delta Security Doors and Fencing Company. The second generation company began as a security door company but when Lee Courtney brought his skills to the family owned company, the artistry …
Members of Cleveland area DAR were instrumental in formation By JENNIFER MINYARD The Bolivar Bullet The Cleveland area Madame Hodnett chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution has been active in Bolivar County for over a century. Chapter Regent Susie Thomas was tasked with creating a yearbook for the group earlier this year and became …
Work to be displayed in the Cotton House Hotel October 6 – December 31 By Faith Strong The Bolivar Bullet Raney Watters is inspired by connectivity, and so is her painting. Bringing a blend of nature, music, and emotion into each piece she creates displays the passion that she feels deep inside about her work. …
Tricia Walker credits those who work behind the scenes By Faith Strong The Bolivar Bullet The Deep Roots music project brings live performances to Cleveland and offers some of the best artists around showcasing their talents. Bringing it to life is no small task. Tricia Walker is the developer/manager of the Deep Roots Music initiative …
Eating establishment recently re-openedBy Mark H. StowersThe Bolivar Bullet A lot of Bolivar Countians were sad when the Country Platter closed its doors in 2022 due to a lack of employees after the strain of COVID. But, those craving the delicacies of the original will be happy to hear the Country Platter Too has recently …
Various programs offered with plans to expand By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Bayou Academy Headmaster, Curt McCain, and Art Department Chairperson, Rivers Gainspoletti, could not be happier about the school’s fairly new Fines Arts program and its accomplishments and achievements since being instituted a mere two years ago. The school is also set to …
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