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Mayor Harris shares priorities By Jack Criss, The Bolivar Bullet Newly-elected, and also a former Shelby mayor, Dan Harris said he plans to “hit the ground running” after being sworn in on July 1.  “Cleaning up our town is number one on the list,” said Harris. “Not only because it’s important, but also due to […]

Teams prove vital to CPC By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet The biggest honor any player in baseball, softball or coach pitch in the Cleveland Park Commission can get is the chance to be chosen for all-stars. Being an all-star means a player was among the best in their league, and they get

Alexander, Johnston & Alexander, P.A. by Aimee robinette The Bolivar Bullet Cleveland has long since been the background for thriving law practices and Alexander, Johnston & Alexander, P.A. is one such firm. Its rich history is as notable and as storied as any other.  It all began in 1921, when William Brooks Alexander, called W.B.,

Customer-driven ag leader By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet WB Agriplastics is a unique and locally-owned ag company based out of McGehee, Arkansas, but which also serves clients in Mississippi and Louisiana. The company has earned a great reputation for offering high-quality, outstanding products coupled with world class customer service.  “Agriplastics are used primarily for

The final resting place for many prominent citizens by Anne Martin The Bolivar Bullet Very little written history can be found about the beautiful Rosedale Cemetery. Stories shared from generation to generation are even more scarce. Situated just north of town in western Bolivar County, nestled against the levee, it is the final resting place

Cleveland Central’s offensive line  looking strong heading into 2021 By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet The key to a successful offense is more than just having a quarterback that can throw, a receiver than can catch or a running back that can run.  Everything starts with those  guys up front which is the

Itta Bena teen received award This year’s recipient of the Coach Sank Powe Memorial Scholarship is Delta Streets Academy high school senior JyVeon Nelson of Itta Bena, Mississippi. The son of LaGhana Nelson of Austin, Texas, and the grandson of Linda Toy of Itta Bena. Nelson is an accomplished student ranked second in his graduating

Tubbs returns home for her final season By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet After four years of playing softball at the University of West Alabama, Cleveland native Chrissy Tubbs will be returning home for her last year playing this sport. Tubbs, an outfielder/utility player, announced last month that she will transfer to Delta

Delta native Matthew Burdine launches new business by Becky Gillette The Bolivar Bullet For Bolivar County hunters and outdoorsmen who spend time on and next to the Mississippi River in the Western part of the county, running across people camping on the sandbars is an every day occurrence. And, often these people have traveled down