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 …
Located in downtown Cleveland Splashes of colors have been added to the downtown area now that the City of Cleveland has opened up the permitting process for murals throughout the community. What began as a winning project by public vote during a Team Cleveland Main Street promotion sparked years of work from multiple entities to …
Part of Black History Month Program Special to The Bolivar Bullet Each year, Bell Academy hosts an Inspiration Program during Black History Month, where the entire school honors a person in the community who is an inspiration to others. This year, Bell chose to recognize one of its own, longtime school secretary, Pernita Love. A …
Special programming to celebrate Black History Month in February GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi has announced a slate of special programming to celebrate Black History Month. The month of events will feature special screenings of films including Selma, Soul and Harriet, plus free admission to the Mississippi Museum on Sunday, Feb. 12, Sunday, Feb. 19, Saturday, Feb. …
Local realtors share insight on availability and climbing interest rates By Catherine Kirk The Bolivar Bullet Mortgage rates have been spiking over seven percent for the first time in 20 years in some parts of the country. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. housing market has been on a bit of a …
Program continues to grow and will receive upgrades in 2023 By Amile Wilson The Bolivar Bullet The Delta Music Institute is one of the Cleveland’s best kept secrets. DMI Director Richard Tremmel is working to make it a little less secret. A combination hands on learning environment and professional recording studio, DMI operates as an …
Dr. Shannon Myers’ great passion By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Dr. Shannon Myers can see a patient by day–and then possibly play a song request for them by night on the weekends. “Instead of hunting and fishing on my days off like most folks in the Delta, I play music,” he said. The Greenville …
Event was held on October 27 By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Hundreds of people–including the majority of Mound Bayou’s 1,500 residents–turned out on Thursday, October 27, to watch the movie “Till” about a pivotal figure and moment in Civil Rights history. The feature film goes into wide release across the U.S. after being in …
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