Benoit News

Four ex-Benoit School District employees have been ordered repay almost $110,000 to the state auditor's office in a probe of misspent grant funds.

Big Joe Shelton admits he's wearing his heart out on his sleeve with this one. His third and most comprehensive CD, "Black Prairie Blues," is a reflection of the artist he's become and a place he's worked ...

From Yash Desai comes the following account of one Jo Ann Ussery , who in 1994 at age 52 found herself homeless after a storm brought trees crashing down on her 1,400-hundred-square-foot wood-frame house in ... via Bookofjoe

Regional jail I'm so glad that the citizens of Washington County, especially residents of surrounding the neighborhoods of the proposed prison site, stood up and made their voices heard! I'm also proud of the ... via Delta Democrat Times Online

“It was caused by the wind, but we didn't have any major damage.”

Michael Simmons BC Staff Writer Published January 30, 2008 4:07 PM CST Once again mysterious weather conditions have affected Bolivar County. via Bolivar Commercial

“There were about 150 to 200 people in the club at the time”

Landry Barbieri BC Staff Writer Published October 23, 2007 3:04 PM CDT BENOIT - Murder suspect Anthony Lafayette, 28, of Benoit had his initial court appearance Monday at which time bond was set for $300,000. ... via Bolivar Commercial

“He had left the scene and went to a home close by”

Landry Barbieri BC Staff Writer Published October 22, 2007 12:54 PM CDT BENOIT - A night out on the town turned deadly on Saturday as Earnest C. Booth of Rosedale was fatally shot at Club Checkers in Benoit. via Bolivar Commercial