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NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI a ' The first phase of a project to widen Mississippi Highway 8 in Bolivar and Sunflower counties is on track to be completed this summer. Comment?
Dangerously cold: Temps expected to keep falling
This week's subfreezing temperatures have claimed one life in Jackson and are suspected in a second death, officials said. Comment?
Miss. School Consolidation Topic of Discussion for Committee
... "Consolidation probably does make sense in some places," Kent said. "We're all aware of the five districts in Bolivar County and that just doesn't make any sense. There is, in my opinion, no place for a district of less than 1,000 students." The ... Comment?
Trojans win NCAC, Lady Hornets finish second
... (9-8) 76-59. For the Trojans, it was the second tournament win in a matter of days. The Trojans won the Bolivar County Hardwood Classic Wednesday and Saturday they walked away with the NCAC crown. "I thought it was a great effort on the guys' part ... Comment?
... a midnight watch service at his church, Jerusalem M.B. Church in Mound Bayou, when the attack happened. Bolivar County Coroner Nathaniel Brown said his deputies initial analysis was that Stout had bled to death from wounds to his chest. Brown said ... 2 comments
... "Consolidation probably does make sense in some places," Kent said. "We're all aware of the five districts in Bolivar County and that just doesn't make any sense. There is, in my opinion, no place for a district of less than 1,000 students." The ... Comment?
Barbour defends budget cut proposal
... or even might impede job creation.' AP: Where do you see the most obvious need for school consolidation? Bolivar County is one area people often mention. Barbour: 'Of course the reason is that Bolivar County has five school districts, which ... Comment?
AP interview: Barbour defends budget-cutting plan
... or even might impede job creation." AP: Where do you see the most obvious need for school consolidation? Bolivar County is one area people often mention. Barbour: "Of course the reason is that Bolivar County has five school districts, which doesn't ... Comment?
Lady Hawks, Trojans shine big in hardwood finale
The Fourth annual Bolivar County Hardwood Classic wrapped up Wednesday here at Walter Sillers Coliseum and it was the Shaw Lady Hawks and the East Side Trojans standing tall as the 2009 champions. Comment?
Cleveland Mobile Home Park residents continue their struggle
... else to bath and wash clothes," said Rebecca. "This has been going on for about two months now." "I'm leaving Bolivar County," said Lynn, a security guard for Bolivar Medical Center. "I've lived in around Rosedale and Cleveland for 47 years. "You ... Comment?
Capps held vast legislative powers with a velvet touch
... the very early years of his political career in a cornfield. The time is the mid-1960s. The place is a rural Bolivar County cornfield deep in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. A group of prisoners from the nearby Sunflower County jail are on the ... Comment?
Capps held vast legislative power with a velvet touch
... the very early years of his political career in a cornfield. The time is the mid-1960s. The place is a rural Bolivar County cornfield deep in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. A group of prisoners from the nearby Sunflower County jail are on the ... Comment?
Armed robbery suspect captured
... Cox, 35, of Ruleville has been arrested and charged with armed robbery and is currently being held at the Bolivar County Regional Correctional Facility in Cleveland awaiting his initial court appearance. "At around 11:30 p.m. last night, we got a ... Comment?
Mississippi will miss Charlie Capps, our legendary legislator
... chairman of the House of Representatives, who died Christmas day. He not only left his imprint on Cleveland, Bolivar County, the Mississippi Delta, but on the entire state. In one of our first meetings with "Mr. Chairman," he came to tell us about ... Comment?
Shaw, East Side teams shine in Day 2
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Shawa s Destry Jackson tries to get to the basket with a Ray Brooks defender guarding him in boys action in the Bolivar County Hardwood Classic at the Walter Sillers Coliseum Monday night. Comment?
Capps: At his core, integrity mattered
... and real estate business in Cleveland. His entry into politics came at the county level, when he served as Bolivar County's sheriff from 1964-68. Capps was first elected to the Legislature in 1972. The lifetime Democrat represented House District ... Comment?
Day 1 of Bolivar County Hardwood Classic in the books
The fourth annual Bolivar County Hardwood Classic tipped-off Saturday evening in Rosedale at the West Bolivar Middle School Gymnasium with eight teams battling to get off to a good start. Comment?
Bolivar County warden urges cities to pay up
Area municipalities which have slacked on paying the Bolivar County Regional Correctional Facility housing fees for its inmates prepare to ante up. Comment?
... who still serves the residents of District 48, also served on Appropriations when Capps was chairman. "Bolivar County and the Delta have lost a true statesman," said Stevens. "I've lost a friend and colleague. I am very sad about it. It was a ... Comment?
Former state Rep. Charlie Capps dies at 84
... fairs, Ethics, and Insurance Committees. His career in politics began in 1964, when he was elected sheriff of Bolivar County. His wife, Allen Hobbs Capps, died in 2004. He is survived by two daughters, a son, and their children. Comment?