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A business on the move by Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet 61 Towing and Recovery was started by Boyle entrepreneur, Michael Phillips, his third business after Cleveland Taxi Service and Cleveland Transport, about nine months ago. Needless to say, Phillips’ businesses are always on the move–in a manner of speaking. “I started my first business, […]

Charley Lucas making gospel waves by Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Charley Lucas is making a name for himself–with his voice. The 20-year EMT who works in Cleveland but lives in Ruleville, just recently signed with a Nashville gospel label and will have a new single out soon. It’s not Lucas’ first taste of music

Womack conducts fundamental skills camp for youth By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet It’s always special when someone that makes it big in life comes home to help the community.   Cleveland native Floyd “Porkchop” Womack, who played on the offensive line in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks, the Cleveland Browns and

Ideas presented as experts spoke By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet “How Does The Delta Win More Tourism,” the theme of a forum held at the Grammy Museum last week, is being hailed a success. The event, sponsored by the Mississippi Press Association, the Mississippi Humanities  Council, and locally by The Bolivar Bullet newspaper, was well-attended

Company moves to new office location By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Having opened their Cleveland location almost two years ago in October of 2020, the real estate company Tom Smith Land and Homes recently moved to a new address, 127 North Street. Growth precipitated the  move, which took place three weeks ago, according to

Five nights a week at multiple venues throughout the summer As part of ongoing efforts to foster a more robust music scene in and around Cleveland, the Deep Roots Music Initiative and Visit Cleveland/Bolivar County are partnering with area restaurants to offer live music at least five nights per week over the summer months. Participating

Seeking volunteers and vendors The Cleveland Farmers Market will open on Saturday, June 4 in downtown Cleveland. The kick-off event will feature music from Deep Roots musician Mississippi Mason and will begin at 8:30 a.m. Situated along the north end of the greenstrip near the walking trail, the summer farmers market welcomes community members who

Bayou Academy athletics win all-sports award  By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet The school year provided a lot of exciting sports action at Bayou Academy. Most every sport Bayou played saw the Colts and Lady Colts advancing to the state playoffs.  When the finals points for the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools 5A

An exemplar of family, business and dedication by Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Recently retired from the company his father, Howard, founded in 1953—the same year he was born—Cleveland native David Robinson guided Robinson Electric to becoming one of Mississippi’s most successful privately-owned companies. Its unmatched integrity and professionalism mirrors Robinson’s own character, mindset and

A long history of customer service, satisfaction by Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet With its’ Delta location at 911 North Chrisman in Cleveland, Williams Equipment and Supply Company has a long tradition of great customer service and top-of-the-line products. Current branch manager, Milan Killebrew, came aboard with the business in May of 2000. He also