September 2020

The Barn reopens in Cleveland  by Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet Every hometown has a place that conjures up memories of good times. For an entire generation, the Barn, located off of U.S. Highway 61, was one such place. After years of being closed and the building showing signs of age, the Barn is back […]

Residents are relieved by the news By Jack criss The Bolivar Bullet This past Friday a celebration took place that marked the reopening of the only bridge in Shelby that connects the east and the west half of the town to the great relief of the residents who have gone to unusual “lengths” to live

McNutt and Tollison  express their gratitude by Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet The Ruleville Fire Department, an all-volunteer force, announced last week that Matt McNutt had been elected as the new Chief and Zac Tollison elected as a new Captain. The moves come after the tragic passing of former Ruleville Fire Department Chief, Jack Griffin.

One man’s vision changed the face of farming, transportation and music By MARK H. STOWERS The Bolivar Bullet After riding 100 miles of roadless Delta scenery on the back of a horse, Will Dockery found what he was looking for. A place to start a life and a place to call home, but what he

The community came out in support of Thigpen’s 15 years of service overseeing the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce.

Avid hunter, Stephanie McGarrh describes her encounter by Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet In a video post widely circulated on her Facebook page, Merigold resident and avid hunter, Stephanie McGarrh recorded an unusual guest in the tree where she was on her deer stand: a huge black bear. “I had my phone recording  him in

2020/2021 process complete and plans are underway by Aimee robinette The Bolivar Bullet The Bolivar County Board of Supervisors recently completed its 2020/2021 budget process and public hearing. The supervisors did not have a millage increase within their own budget – the general fund. However, County Administrator Will Hooker said two junior colleges, Mississippi Delta

Local business owners share workspace with their beloved pets By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet cuddly co-workers: Top left, Whiskers and Ava keep the crew at Bolivar Tire and Auto on their toes. Bottom left, Daisy greets all the customers at Lance’s Automotive. Right, Tex, Turk, and Annie enjoy helping keep the Westerfield, Janoush, and

Geared toward incoming freshmen who demonstrate academic excellence Special to The Bolivar Bullet Photo: Armour Delta State University has received a $50,000 endowed scholarship from BankPlus, a full-service banking, mortgage, and wealth-management regional firm headquartered in Ridgeland, Miss. The gift will fund an annual scholarship for an incoming Delta State freshman who is in good