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Bolivar County

Bolivar County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Bolivar County, MS.

Results 1 - 20 of 295 in Bolivar County, MS

  1. MDOT widening state Highway 8Read the original story

    15 hrs ago | Daily Journal of Commerce

    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.

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    Related Topix: Sunflower County, MS, Sunflower, MS, Hernando, MS

  2. Dangerously cold: Temps expected to keep falling

    Yesterday | The Clarion-Ledger

    This week's subfreezing temperatures have claimed one life in Jackson and are suspected in a second death, officials said.

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    Related Topix: Hinds County, MS, Home Listing, Home, Sunflower County, MS, Brandon, MS

  3. Miss. School Consolidation Topic of Discussion for CommitteeRead the original story

    Monday | The Daily News

    ... "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 ...

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    Related Topix: Madison County, MS, US Governors, Haley Barbour, Mississippi, Education Etc., Benoit, MS, Opinion

  4. Trojans win NCAC, Lady Hornets finish secondRead the original story

    Monday Jan 4 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... (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 ...

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  5. Former M.B. alderman killedRead the original story

    Monday Jan 4 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... 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

    Related Topix: Mound Bayou, MS

  6. MoreRead the original story

    Monday Jan 4 | WKRG-TV Mobile

    ... "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 ...

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    Related Topix: Madison County, MS, US Governors, Haley Barbour, Mississippi, Education Etc., Benoit, MS

  7. Barbour defends budget cut proposal

    Sunday Jan 3 | Hattiesburg American

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US Governors, Haley Barbour, Holly Springs, MS

  8. AP interview: Barbour defends budget-cutting planRead the original story

    Sunday Jan 3 | Connecticut Post

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: US Governors, Haley Barbour

  9. Lady Hawks, Trojans shine big in hardwood finaleRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 31 | Bolivar Commercial

    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.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  10. Cleveland Mobile Home Park residents continue their struggleRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 31 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Cleveland, MS, Rosedale, MS, Ruleville, MS, Greenville, MS

  11. Capps held vast legislative powers with a velvet touchRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 30 | Laurel Leader-Call

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Cleveland, MS, Opinion

  12. Capps held vast legislative power with a velvet touch

    Wednesday Dec 30 | The Clarion-Ledger

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Cleveland, MS

  13. Armed robbery suspect capturedRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 29 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Cleveland, MS, Ruleville, MS, Prison, Delta State University

  14. Mississippi will miss Charlie Capps, our legendary legislatorRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 29 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Mississippi, Cleveland, MS

  15. Shaw, East Side teams shine in Day 2Read the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Dec 29 | Bolivar Commercial

    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.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  16. Capps: At his core, integrity mattered

    Tuesday Dec 29 | The Clarion-Ledger

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Mississippi, Cleveland, MS, Davidson College, Sunflower, MS, Indianola, MS

  17. Day 1 of Bolivar County Hardwood Classic in the booksRead the original story

    Monday Dec 28 | Bolivar Commercial

    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.

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Mississippi High School Football

  18. Bolivar County warden urges cities to pay upRead the original story

    Monday Dec 28 | Bolivar Commercial

    Area municipalities which have slacked on paying the Bolivar County Regional Correctional Facility housing fees for its inmates prepare to ante up.

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    Related Topix: Prison, Greenville, MS

  19. Farewell Mr. ChairmanRead the original story

    Monday Dec 28 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Cleveland, MS, January, Merigold, MS, US Military, US Army, Mississippi State, MS

  20. Former state Rep. Charlie Capps dies at 84Read the original story

    Sunday Dec 27 | WLBT-TV Jackson

    ... 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.

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