September 2020

Shelby couple taught for over 50 years By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet George and Claudia Harris spent 50 years teaching the young people of Shelby, he as a Math instructor, she as an English teacher. Their dedication and devotion led to the town’s middle school being renamed after them. And, they’re both tremendous believers in […]

Received the Academy Award for short subject documentary  By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet When Lusia “Lucy” Harris played basketball at Delta State University from 1973-77, the Minter City native was the biggest superstar of her era as she helped put women’s basketball on the map.  Harris, who died on Jan. 18, was

Old building is designated as one of Mississippi’s landmarks By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet The renovations for the building that houses the Cleveland Police Department, which has been designated a Mississippi Landmark, are slated to begin soon. Stephanie Stewart of Belinda Stewart Architects in Eupora is the project manager for the renovations. Stewart said

Scott has served for over 30 years By Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet As the Shelby City Clerk, Carmere Scott’s job just comes naturally to her. She brings a bit of happiness to the city, employees, family, friends and even strangers. Scott came “home” to work for the city of Shelby back in 1992.

By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Recognized as the greatest civil rights leader of all time and as a pioneering and brave hero to many, especially Black Americans, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life still influences our world and culture almost 60 years after his tragic death. Born as Michael King Jr. on January 15,

CVFD receives funding for various items By Andy Collier The Bolivar Bullet The Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department will be able to purchase some much needed equipment to help with their duties. On February 18, Atmos Energy, through a grant, donated funds to allow the CVFD to obtain three 4-gas monitors and a calibration machine. Greg

Renovation has been made possible by the Mississippi Heritage Trust By Mark H. Stowers, The Bolivar Bullet Mound Bayou is rich with history. From its founding in 1887 when freed slaves Isaiah T. Montgomery and his cousin, Benjamin T. Green bought 840 acres of Mississippi Delta swampland covered with dense hardwood forest and literally cleared

Rosedale native working to keep the Delta informed By Anne Martin The Bolivar Bullet Andranita Williams is doing exactly what she wants to do in the exact place she wants to do it. And, the public gets to watch her embrace her passion every time they turn on the local news. She is the weekend