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Allen “Torch” Tindle talks all things crappie By Mark H. Stowers The Bolivar Bullet Anybody can fish, but Allen “Torch” Tindle does a pretty good job of catching. Now to be honest, everyday isn’t perfect on the lake for filling the cooler. But Tindle, more often than not, has a hard time closing the lid […]

OCRs keep Reed’s  competitive fire burning By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet For Will Reed, sports and the competitiveness that comes with them have been a part of the Cleveland resident his whole life.  He grew up playing youth sports and ended up being a standout athlete at Bayou Academy as he played

Customers flock to this retail paradise By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Located at 168 North Sharpe Avenue in Cleveland, Delta Threadz has, in an amazingly short time, become a shopping destination for people all across the state—and beyond.   Offering the Bernina sewing machine, fine fabrics and sewing notions, Delta Threadz also provides various

Beneficial program began in 2003 By Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet The aging process can often be unkind. It can bring about numerous illnesses both mental and physical. In fact, more than 6.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2021, with 72% are 75 or older. It is a

Pastor Bingham of Rosedale known for her works By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet Loraine Bingham,  Pastor of God’s People In Unity Assembly of God in Rosedale for the past 27 years, has truly been a “Godsend” to her community–especially during the recent flooding crisis that displaced many people and disrupted many lives.  Born in

New location, same cutting-edge healthcare By Aimee Robinette The Bolivar Bullet Southern Vascular has changed locations, but remains open for cutting-edge vascular healthcare. The new location is 802 E. Sunflower Road – in the old Taylor dentistry building. “The staff of Southern Vascular is a close knit family that has been together, providing quality vascular

Troop 23 travels to Philmont Scout Reservation By Emily Havens A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.  In the case of Troop 23, a scout is also patient.  Troop 23, chartered by the First United Methodist Church has been planning a scout trip of a lifetime

Local standout selected for MLB Draft League By Andy Collier Sports Editor, The Bolivar Bullet Cleveland Central High School graduate Jaylan Jones has been having a special run over the last several months.  He signed to play college baseball with Tuskegee University in November. In his senior year at Cleveland Central High School this past

To display African-American history By Jack Criss The Bolivar Bullet The Mound Bayou Museum Of African-American History will be holding its grand opening/ribbon cutting on Saturday, July 10, from 11:00 a.m. until noon, fulfilling a dream and idea forged long ago by one of the city founders.  Pastor Darryl Johnson, former Mound Bayou mayor and

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