Rosedale News

Last week I was driving north on Hwy. 1 in Mississippi, and my truck's fuel gauge indicator had slipped well below my personal comfort level of an eighth of a tank.

LIVING SPACE: 8,200 square feet ASKING PRICE: $7.9-million TAXES: $37,576 WHAT: Three-storey Georgian-style house built in Rosedale in 1908 for Sir William Meredith.

Severe storms with heavy rain and powerful winds pushed though portions of Mississippi on Sunday, knocking down trees and damaging at least two homes.

This isn't really metal, but Cream at their best. In my opinion, Eric Clapton did his very best stuff with Cream.

Awards honor legends of industry Peter Thomas 15.MAY.08 For many decades a special "crop" has grown from the fertile soils of the Mississippi Delta, blossoming into a nourishing gift for all on the planet to ... via The Tunica Times

“We want to keep them out in the community as much as possible ... We really want to make them a part of the community.”

Clients who do retire spend their days with activities coordinators like Rob Barnes and Keisha Washington, shown standing, and take frequent trips out into the community and participate in a wide variety of ... via Itawamba County Times

“The construction of this new facility will be a great complement to our current facilities in Rosedale, because it give us more storage space to better meet customer demand”

Kansas City, MO " The eighth largest grain storage company in the United States, DeBruce Grain, Inc., announced March 10 plans to build storage space for 800,000 bushels of grain adjacent to its existing over ... via Milling Journal

“I don't know when I have been more thoroughly entranced by an event than the one which you and your colleagues arranged to celebrate the career of Red Barber. It was all done with so much creativity and imagination, not to mention style and class.”

It was gratifying to be part of something like this, to be reminded again what giving, talented people live and work here, and just what a special place this is. via Commercial Dispatch

“We need to eliminate any public health and safety hazards related to sewage.”

Michael Simmons BC Staff Writer Published February 01, 2008 2:32 PM CST The Bolivar County Planning Commission held its second public hearing Thursday in the Bolivar County Courthouse in Cleveland to give ... via Bolivar Commercial

“He spent a lot of time fighting for all citizens to have the same rights and opportunities, especially Blacks and low poverty individuals.”

Candrese Jones BC Staff Writer Published January 17, 2008 2:21 PM CST Residents throughout Bolivar County are preparing to honor the life and work of civil rights activist Dr. via Bolivar Commercial

“The only time you run into this trouble is at the end of the year”

ROSEDALE - The phones were shut off. Eighteen city employees didn't get a paycheck. via The Clarion-Ledger

“I also learned a lot from District 3 Supervisor Richard Coleman, who I have served the longest with. He is very task-minded, which helped to keep the board focused.”

Aimee Robinette BC Lifestyles Editor Published December 21, 2007 2:14 PM CST Bolivar County District 5 Supervisor Bern Prewitt bid a fond farewell to a position he has held for over 16 years. via Bolivar Commercial

“Once we arrived on the scene, it was already engulfed and, with the way the wind was blowing, it didn't matter how much water you had.”

Michael Simmons BC Staff Writer Published December 13, 2007 4:21 PM CST ROSEDALE - "They barely got out with their clothes on their back," Guy Smith, Fire Chief for the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department, said ... via Bolivar Commercial

Keondrick Brown threw three touchdown passes today to lead West Bolivar to a perfect season and its first state title in 18 years with a 25-22 win over Taylorsville in the Class 2A championship. via WLOX-TV Biloxi

“It was fortunate they did get somebody to come”

Michael Simmons BC Staff Writer Published November 12, 2007 2:27 PM CST ROSEDALE - On Thursday, the city council approved a request for a kiosk to be placed in town with information about the Dahomey National ... 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

“Some of them were students at the school ... my understanding is, it is just a couple of them, not all five”

Landry Barbieri BC Staff Writer Published October 18, 2007 3:02 PM CDT ROSEDALE - The five juvenile males allegedly involved in the rape of a female juvenile on Sept. via Bolivar Commercial

“Some of them were students at the school ... my understanding is, it is just a couple of them, not all five”

Landry Barbieri BC Staff Writer Published October 18, 2007 3:02 PM CDT ROSEDALE - The five juvenile males allegedly involved in the rape of a female juvenile on Sept. via Bolivar Commercial

“As you can guess, they needed everything”

Sara Coleman BC Staff Writer Published October 10, 2007 2:49 PM CDT ROSEDALE - The 3rd annual Run for the Coast 5K Fun Run or Walk, sponsored by the Rosedale United Methodist Church and area businesses, will be ... via Bolivar Commercial