Nearing completion by Jack criss The Bolivar Bullet Work on the Pemble Road Bridge in Symonds, just north of Pace, is scheduled to be completed by April of this year. Originally constructed in 1970, the 412-foot bridge–one of the longest Bolivar County-maintained bridges–closed in 2015. Construction cost will come in at $2,283,995, according to Josh …
However, many unanswered questions remain by Jack criss The Bolivar Bullet After the Bolivar County Board of Supervisors voted to remove the Confederate monument in front of the Cleveland courthouse last year, residents are still waiting to know when the statue will actually be moved. And, just as importantly, the location to where the statue …
Shaw native works to better community by Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet Pam Chatman is a force to be reckoned with. This native of Shaw noticed that jobs were fairly scarce in the Delta and set out to help others keep food on the table. Better known as “Boss Lady”, Chatman formed Boss Lady Economic …
Second one received in less than a month by Anne Martin The Bolivar Bullet For the second time in less than a month, the town of Rosedale has received a new fire engine. On Friday, January 15, a brand-new pumper truck was delivered to the west Bolivar County community. “It feels great to have two …
Matthew McConaughey’s brother played on Delta State golf team by Kristy Kitchings The Bolivar Bullet For many years, Academy Award winner, Matthew McConaughey has been one of Hollywood’s most noted actors on the silver screen. And, while many are familiar with his career, people may not be aware of his connections to Mississippi. McConaughey’s break-out …
James White’s passion for 35 years by aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet James White, affectionately known as Coach, has been teaching driver’s education since he retired 35 years ago from East Side High School. A man born to work with children, White has taught and inspired over 4,000 people to get behind the wheel with …
Warren stays close to the people of his hometown by Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Mound Bayou native and current police chief, Tony Warren brings stability and experience to the community he loves–and loves to protect. “Our force not only knows and helps the citizens within the Mound Bayou city limits, we also patrol and …
Serving Cleveland and beyond by Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet As an Inverness youngster, Michael Aycock watched his father, Norman, make repairs to the family car in their driveway. When he hit junior high, the teen found he was pretty good with a wrench and restored a 1968 Ford Mustang. The oldest Aycock sibling …
Historic railroad dismantled for metal during WWII By Keith Wood The Bolivar Bullet In the 1800s, the majority of the area of the Delta consisted of swamps and forests. Lumber was one of the main businesses, in addition to cotton farming. At the time, the only way to transport these mammoth timbers was by waterway. …
Cleveland Central High School sports teams move into different regions By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet The Mississippi High School Activities Association recently released its new classifications for the 2021-23 period. Cleveland Central High School will remain 5A with an enrollment of 779, Thomas E. Edwards will remain 3A with an enrollment of …
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