Remembering a destructive 2001 storm Special to The Bolivar Bullet November will mark the twenty-year anniversary of a powerful F-4 tornado that developed in the early morning hours and destroyed the Bolivar County Regional Correctional Facility, along with a dozen homes, half-a -dozen businesses and a power substation. Aerial photographs of the damage showed that …
Artists Katie Byrd and Ky Johnston create one-of-a-kind works of art By Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet A chance phone call to get professional advice about ceramics has led to a unique pottery collaboration between Ky Johnston and his fiancé, Katie Virden Byrd. Byrd, a Delta State University triple graduate in art and education, has …
A North Sunflower Medical Center pharmacy Special to The Bolivar Bullet For years people have been saying “Take me to Ruleville,” but with the opening of Haire Drug Center in Cleveland, you could say Ruleville is coming to you. Haire Drug Center has been a staple of the Cleveland community for almost 50 years. And, …
Vargas ready for college after great high school career By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet Bayou Academy senior forward Addison Vargas announced she would continue her playing career on Nov. 1 as she signed to play soccer at Northwest Community College in Senatobia. Vargas has been a key player for the Lady Colts …
Shelby native to receive high honor By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet “The only thing you should ask of life is for an opportunity. And what you do with that opportunity is up to you.” This quote is an important one for Geri Christian Henderson as it came from her mother many years ago. Born …
Sparklight® donates Chromebooks to Parks Elementary Students at Parks Elementary School in Cleveland are now equipped with new Chromebooks this year as the result of Sparklight’s Chromebooks for Kids initiative designed to improve student access to technology in Title I schools. Sparklight Senior Vice President of Technology Services Ken Johnson said both educators and students …
Bayou sophomore looking to be even better this season Bayou Academy sophomore forward Thomas Craft was named to the All-Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Preseason Boys Basketball Team on Saturday (Oct. 23). Craft, who stands tall at 6-feet-7, was named Co-Player of the Year for District 1-4A in his freshman season. His production was key …
Once the largest full-service music store in MS By charlie capps III The Bolivar Bullet Mike and Steve Morrison started Morrison Brothers Music Inc. in 1972 when these young men started selling eight-track tapes, albums, guitar strings and guitars out of their parent’s home. With $1,500 dollars they moved from their house to the old …
One-stop shop for a wide range of automotive needs & more By Angela Rogalski The Bolivar Bullet Delta Thunder Motorsports in Ruleville offers a variety of services to its customers, services that include car detailing, racing fuel and parts, hand tools, custom-made trailers, motor oils and hydraulic fluids and hoses. Mike Myers and Ronny Henley, …
Collins Construction continues progress By Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet Cleveland and surrounding areas continue to grow as people are looking to build their dream home. The real estate boom is so great that Roy Collins and his son, Chris, have created subdivisions to handle the load. Hunter Cove at Chatmoss is the second addition …
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