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  1. Football action at a fever pitch this weekRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 29 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... week, and the Ray Brooks Tigers (4-4, 4-1 reg.) and the Shaw High Hawks (4-3, 3-2 reg.) will battle each other in Benoit in a key Region 2-1A showdown game. The Tigers currently stand in second place in the regional standings with the Hawks close ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  2. Winds sweep through countiesRead the original story

    Oct 12, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... and to home from tree limbs falling on houses from all the heavy straight-line winds," said Quinton. Areas such as Benoit, Shaw-Skene Road, Rosedale and other experienced heavy winds. "It was pretty bad here," said Rosedale Police Chief Isaac ...

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    Related Topix: Bolivar County, MS, Rosedale, MS, Mound Bayou, MS, Shelby, MS

  3. Tornadoes confirmed from severe storms on Friday

    Oct 9, 2009 | Examiner.com

    ... of 75 mph, touched down in Bolivar County in Northwestern Mississippi at 1143 am -Friday morning, 1 mile southwest of Benoit. The tornado paralleled State Highway 1 from just southwest of Benoit, through Benoit, to just northeast of Benoit. A few ...

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    Related Topix: Weather, Mississippi, Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Bolivar County, MS

  4. Rosedale suspect post $10,000 bondRead the original story

    Oct 5, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... substance with the intent to distribute Tuesday. "While investigating a break-in that occurred (Sept. 18) in Benoit, I received information that some of the items may have been stored in a home in Rosedale," said Bolivar County Chief Deputy Mike ...

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    Related Topix: Rosedale, MS, Bolivar County, MS, Drugs

  5. Ray Brooks downs Drew for win No. 2Read the original story

    Sep 21, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... I am just elated with their effort tonight." The Tigers will be back in action this Friday as they host Charleston in Benoit, and Drew will hit the road to play Coffeeville.

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Mississippi High School Football

  6. Obama speech criticism absurd

    Sep 13, 2009 | The Clarion-Ledger

    ... In the Jefferson County, 98 percent are on a free or reduced plan. Ditto for other Mississippi districts including Benoit, Clay County, North Bolivar and Jackson. The imperative to feed hungry kids is as necessary as lessons in the classroom. If ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Jefferson County, MS, Clay County, MS, Family, Kids, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election

  7. Births: Green, Michael and ManningRead the original story

    Sep 7, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... George and Mary Jo Green of Hattiesburg. Paternal great-grandparents inlcude the late Dr. George and Alba Green of Benoit, Mary Helen Giles and the late Irving and Viva Mord, all of Tylertown. The baby is welcomed by a brother, Morgan, 3. Michael ...

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    Related Topix: Cleveland, MS, Hattiesburg, MS, Tylertown, MS, Ocean Springs, MS

  8. In some districts, most get free lunch

    Sep 5, 2009 | The Clarion-Ledger

    ... up. For others, there is no up. 'All of my students eat free,' said Patsy James, food services manager for the Benoit School District, whose only school, Ray Brooks, enrolls about 270 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. 'This is such a ...

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    Related Topix: Holmes County, MS, Education Etc., Goodman, MS, Agriculture, Science, US News, United States Department of Agriculture

  9. Districts manage despite cutsRead the original story

    Aug 25, 2009 | Bolivar Commercial

    ... in case they aren't able to provide all the allocated funds," Johnson explained. "Last year they cut every district." Benoit School District is poised to survive this possible second round of budget shortfalls. "We are prepared," said Benoit ...

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    Related Topix: Mound Bayou, MS

  10. Flood hero honoredRead the original story

    Jul 3, 2009 | 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

  11. Eley-Barkley to wedRead the original story

    Jul 1, 2009 | 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

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

    Jun 26, 2009 | 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

  13. Satterfield to lead Delta CouncilRead the original story

    Jun 17, 2009 | 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

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

    Jun 17, 2009 | 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

  15. Satterfield to lead Delta Council

    Jun 17, 2009 | 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

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