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  1. Flood hero honoredRead the original story

    Friday Jul 3 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... a strong belief in serving others. Supervisor Donny Whitten proposed last year that the boat ramp, located between Benoit and Scott, be dedicated to Johnson . Together with Delta and Pine Land, which owned the stretch of land that had once contained ...

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, Bolivar County, MS, Scott, MS, Pine Land, MS

  2. Eley-Barkley to wedRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 1 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mildred Bailey of Cleveland and the late Mr. Ben Townes Bailey Sr. of Benoit and Mrs. Kathryn T. Eley of Cleveland and the late Dr. William A. Eley. She is a graduate of Cleveland High School and ...

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    Related Topix: Cleveland, MS, Wedding, New Albany, MS, Bailey, MS, Mississippi State University

  3. Blue Bombers cut 2007 leading rusher Joe SmithRead the original story

    Friday Jun 26 | Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

    ... of the field and make people miss and change their pursuit angles like he did in that run." Giles, a 23-year-old from Benoit, Miss., is one of three import running backs who cracked the final roster along with incumbent starter Fred Reid and rookie ...

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    Related Topix: Canada, Canadian Football League, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Canadian Sports, BC Lions

  4. Satterfield to lead Delta CouncilRead the original story

    Wednesday Jun 17 | Deltafarmpress

    Travis Satterfield, a rice and soybean producer from Benoit, Miss., who has long been a leader in a number of Delta and Mississippi agricultural organizations, will serve as the 74th president of the Delta Council in 2009-10. Satterfield, who is probably best known for his work with the Mississippi Rice Council and with the Delta Council and ...

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    Related Topix: Mississippi, Agriculture, Science, Holly Bluff, MS, Bolivar County, MS, Clarksdale, MS

  5. Farm bill had high levels of supportRead the original story

    Wednesday Jun 17 | Southwest Farm Press

    ... speech, outgoing Delta Council President John Phillips introduced Travis Satterfield, a rice and soybean farmer from Benoit, Miss., as the next president of the Delta Council. Satterfield will serve as president until next year's annual meeting. : :

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    Related Topix: US News, United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Science, Life, Food, Nutrition, Delta State University

  6. Satterfield to lead Delta Council

    Wednesday Jun 17 | Deltafarmpress

    Travis Satterfield, a rice and soybean producer from Benoit, Miss., who has long been a leader in a number of Delta and Mississippi agricultural organizations, will serve as the 74th president of the Delta Council in 2009-10. Satterfield, who is probably best known for his work with the Mississippi Rice Council and with the Delta Council and ...

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    Related Topix: Mississippi, Agriculture, Science, Holly Bluff, MS, Bolivar County, MS, Clarksdale, MS

  7. Election results trickling inRead the original story

    Jun 4, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... "We are hoping that by this evening we can finish up with the counting and have a winner," said Scott. Results for Benoit and Buelah are not in. In Pace, Robert Leflore will take the mayoral position with 105 votes. His opposition, Mae Rosie ...

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    Related Topix: Mound Bayou, MS, Shelby, MS, Scott, MS, Bolivar County, MS, Pace, MS

  8. Changes come to county government leadershipRead the original story

    Jun 3, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... in the surrounding community," Johnson said. "I am ready to get to work and help the people to move Shaw forward." In Benoit, Woodrow Anderson, Linda Nelson Farris and Virginia Satterfield were elected to the board of aldermen. A runoff will be held ...

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    Related Topix: Shaw, MS, Shelby, MS, Drew, MS, Doddsville, MS

  9. Supes to get loan as match for road grantRead the original story

    Jun 2, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... for Users, was signed into law in August 2005 by President George W. Bush for any type of transportation upgrade. Benoit, Beaulah, Shaw, Pace, Gunnison and Mound Bayou will also receive funds from the program. While the six county municipalities ...

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    Related Topix: Bolivar County, MS, George Bush, W., Shaw, MS, Pace, MS

  10. Voter turnout sluggishRead the original story

    Jun 2, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... llies. McClain said final results would be unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office. Benoit, Drew, Gunnison, Mound Bayou, Pace, Renova, Shaw, Shelby and Winstonville are also holding general elections today.

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    Related Topix: Cleveland, MS

  11. Cities ready for Tuesday electionsRead the original story

    May 28, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    The deadline for absentee ballots to be at respective city halls is Monday for general election on Tuesday. Benoit, Cleveland, Drew, Gunnison, Mound Bayou, Pace, Renova, Shaw, Shelby and Winstonville will all hold general elections. Boyle and ...

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    Related Topix: Cleveland, MS, Gunnison, MS, Drew, MS, Mound Bayou, MS, Pace, MS

  12. 477 graduate from Delta StateRead the original story

    May 11, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... is the eighth recipient in Delta State history to receive an honorary degree. Jonathan Wesley Bostick Womble of Benoit, Justin Andrew Owen of Cleveland, and Laura Kathryn Kinnison of Cleveland, were awarded the First Diplomas. The First Diploma is ...

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    Related Topix: Delta State University

  13. Green acquitted in Johnson's deathRead the original story

    Apr 16, 2009 | WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

    A Bolivar County jury has acquitted Travis Green on charges of murder and aggravated assault in the shooting death of a Delta State University student outside a Benoit bar in 2008.

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    Related Topix: Bolivar County, MS, Violent Crime, Delta State University

  14. green found not guilty

    Apr 14, 2009 | WABG

    A JURY IN BOLIVAR COUNTY ACQUITTED A BENOIT MAN OF MURDER CHARGES TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

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    Related Topix: Bolivar County, MS

  15. Ex-marathoner turns to classroom

    Apr 9, 2009 | The Clarion-Ledger

    ... in the first women's Olympic marathon trials in 1984 at Olympia, Wash., alongside eventual gold medal-winner Joan Benoit Samuelson. Moen qualified for the trials by posting a time of 2:49:54 at the 1983 White Rock Marathon in Dallas. But she ...

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    Related Topix: Family, Kids, Madison County, MS, Jackson, MS, Dallas Baptist University, Texas Woman's University

  16. Junior Michael Carr is Mississippi State-boundRead the original story

    Mar 1, 2009 | ESPN

    ... a Class of 2010 pledge from Cordell Giles, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound tight end / defensive end from Ray Brooks School (Benoit, Miss.). Giles was also receiving early recruiting interest from Alabama, Ole Miss and Southern Miss, according to ESPN ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  17. Kurts birthRead the original story

    Feb 17, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... are Earl and Diane Coleman of Cleveland. Maternal great-grandparents include the late Mr. and Mrs. William Smith of Benoit and the late Mr. and Mrs. O.T. Coleman of Ruleville. Paternal grandparents are Junior and Josephine Kurts of Rosedale. ...

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    Related Topix: Cleveland, MS, Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Ruleville, MS, Rosedale, MS

  18. Morgan birthRead the original story

    Feb 16, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Morgan of Benoit announce the birth of their son, Noah Lachlan, on January 19, 2009, at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in Clarksdale.

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    Related Topix: January, Clarksdale, MS, Cleveland, MS

  19. Catch on to croakersRead the original story

    Jan 31, 2009 | The South Mississippi Sun Herald

    On a recent afternoon outing with friends Ben Benoit and Bobby Braun, poor tides resulted in a slow bite on coastal river speckled trout.

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    Related Topix: Fishing, Outdoor Recreation