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Whites take top honors in Octoberfest 5K
More than 50 runners and walkers participated in the 5K last Thursday at Octoberfest and another 20-plus in the kids’ fun run. The event raised more than $2,000 for the Guyton-Hych family. Matthew...
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Rams look to finish season on high note
The Vardaman Rams travel to Hamilton Friday night to conclude their regular season after an off week last Friday. “This is an opportunity for us to get another division win and a great way to go into...
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Two Smylies that have more than just their name in common
This is the tale of two guys named Smylie, one a 23-year-old PGA Tour rookie sensation who shot 61 in the final round of a recent Las Vegas golf tournament to win fame, fortune ($1.15 million) and a...
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Calhoun City hosts Leonard Holland Basketball Classic this Saturday
Basketball season tips off this Saturday for Bruce, Calhoun City and Vardaman when CCHS hosts the annual Leonard Holland Classic. The schedule for Saturday is as follows: 11 a.m. Vardaman vs Houston...
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Nabors ready to do his part on offense and defense for the Wildcats this...
Calhoun City Senior running back Jesse Nabors is probably best known for his electric play in the open field. He’s averaging nearly seven yards a carry and 15 yards per reception while scoring seven...
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Rams finish season in dominating fashion
The Vardaman Rams closed out their season Friday night in dominating fashion – trouncing the Hamilton Lions 55-0. Ram QB Trae Owen opened the scoring with a QB sneak up the middle to give the Rams an...
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Calhoun City rolls through East Webster in sloppy conditions
There wasn’t much that could slow down Calhoun City in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs. Not even a torrential downpour. D. L. Harrison Field was saturated by rain in the hour leading up to...
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Calhoun City, Vardaman, Bruce tip off season at Leonard Holland Classic
Vardaman and both Calhoun City boys' and girls' teams earned wins in the Leonard Holland Classic Saturday at CCHS. The Lady Rams opened the seven-game classic by defeating Houston 45-43. Shylysses...
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Mississippi’s PGA tour stop perseveres through heavy rains
When Mississippi’s PGA Tour stop began so humbly 48 years ago, organizers called it the Magnolia State Classic. With nearly half a century of history, it now seems perfectly clear a more appropriate...
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Former Trojan racks up postseason honors at Northeast
One of Northeast Mississippi Community College’s most well rounded athletes on the gridiron this decade has received a handful of prestigious postseason accolades. Donta Armstrong Donta Armstrong was...
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Sykes, Maddox lead award winners for Region 4-2A
Brieton Sykes, of Calhoun City, and Walt Maddox, of Bruce, earned two of the top awards handed out for Region 4-2A football last week. Brieton Sykes Sykes, a senior RB and DB, was named Player of the...
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Calhoun City defeats Strayhorn 35-7 to advance to third round
Calhoun City started slowly but found enough of a groove to easily defeat Strayhorn 35-7 in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs. An inspired Mustangs squad surprised the Wildcats with the first...
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Jones earns honors at ICC
Terrence Jones, of Bruce, has been named to the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior College (MACJC) North Division All-State Team after his sophomore season at ICC. Jones picked up 31 total...
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Bruce beats Valley; Lady Cats win; Wildcats to play in Florida
Basketball season around Calhoun County is starting to hit full stride with all teams playing multiple games each week. Bruce hosted Water Valley last night (Tuesday) after the Trojans won at Valley...
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Southern Miss gone from bad to good in record time
When assessing the turnaround of Southern Miss football this season, you’d first like to find a similar situation with which to compare it. Who else has gone from so bad to this good this quickly? No...
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Mays looks to build strong basketball program at Bruce
Willie Mays Jr. is laying the groundwork to build the basketball program at Bruce he believes can be among the best. “I want to build a basketball program, not just have a team,” Mays said. “I want to...
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Calhoun City season ends with 30-16 loss at Baldwyn in 2A North Half Semifinal
Another slow start finally doomed Calhoun City. For a second consecutive week in the Class 2A playoffs the Wildcats faced an early deficit, but against Baldwyn the comeback was not enough. The Bearcats...
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Bruce picks up wins on the hardwood
Bruce swept Houston last week with the Trojans winning 71-69 and the Lady Trojans earning a 60-52 victory. Kalisha Parks Justin Flemons led all scorers with 29 points in the boys’ win. Raquerius Spicer...
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Calhoun City teams continue to win
Calhoun City swept Coffeeville last week with the boys winning 84-59. Ladavius Draine led with 24 points. Tyius Jennings and Jarvis Heard each scored 18. Stantavious Spearman led Coffeeville with 13....
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Vardaman hosts Calhoun City Dec. 1
The Vardaman Lady Rams opened the season with a 2-1 record after a 52-38 win over Mantachie last week. Alaysia Madkins led with 15 points. Shylysses Rimmer scored 13 and Brittany Hawkins 10. “We’re not...
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