Cleveland's
Open House set for Sunday, November 10th
Cleveland's
annual Open House is set for this Sunday.
The Open House provides members of the community
the opportunity to interact with local business
owners and allows customers a chance for some
early Christmas shopping. The event, which
was started around thirty years ago by former
Cleveland business owner, Clemmie Collins,
lives on stronger and better than ever today.
As always, local merchants will provide patrons
with a variety of treats and offer specials
for the holiday event. It's time to get geared
up, look for bargains, and mark a few items
off of that Christmas list! The open house
begins at 1:00pm on Sunday afternoon and lasts
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Local
shops prepare for annual Open House
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Bolivar
County Sheriff's Office: technology in action
The Sheriff's Office
in Bolivar County is home to one of the most up-to-date
and state of the art dispatch systems in the state.
Complete with four computers, hydraulic lifts, climate
control capabilities, and foot-actuated pedals, nothing
goes by unheard. The system in comprised of six incoming
phone lines and three lines dedicated solely to 911.
All incoming calls are recorded and the dispatcher
can reach any officer or any department county or
statewide with the click of a mouse. Rhonda Jenkins,
one of the Bolivar County SO dispatchers, says that
the system allows her to take incoming calls and maintain
radio contact with officers all at the same time.
"We even have a special feature to receive and
respond to calls from members of the community who
are hearing disabled or completely deaf," adds
Jenkins. In addition, the SO also has a computer system
set up for the NCIC, which stands for National Criminal
Information Center. This system, which is monitored
by the FBI, allows the Sheriff's Office to instantly
pull records on any individual they may encounter.
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Rhonda
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| Cleveland
Heritage Commission, helping to preserve the Delta
In June, 1995, the Cleveland Board
of Alderman adopted a local ordinance and established the Cleveland
Heritage Commission, created to take an active role in preserving
the rich history of Cleveland. Since its inception, the Commission
has done a great deal to maintain and create an aesthetically
pleasing and historically rich downtown area. The Commission
works with both contributing properties (properties that have
historical significance) and non-contributing properties (newer
buildings in the area) to achieve a balance that helps preserve
the overall quality of downtown Cleveland. Hilda Povall, chairman
of the commission, says, "We try to work very hard with
the people and businesses in the historic district to help in
any way that we can." Povall also says the Commission has
recently adopted a residential area including the streets of
Pearman, Bolivar, Leflore, and Victoria.
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Hilda
Povall, Chairman, Cleveland Heritage Commission |
Crosstie
Historic District as outlined by the Cleveland Heritage
Commission
(Click
photo to enlarge)
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Judge
Albert B. Smith III |
Circuit Court Judge Albert
B. Smith III has roots that run deep in Bolivar County
Judge Al Smith III and his family
have a long history that runs deep into the heart of Bolivar
County. "My ancestors settled in Bolivar County around
1915," states Judge Smith. "My great uncle Walter
was the Night Marshall for Bolivar County where he was shot
and killed in the line of duty," he continues. "Another
great uncle, John T. Smith, served as Superintendent of Education
for Bolivar County." Smith says his grandfather worked
in Washington DC for some time before returning to Bolivar County
and working as an attorney.
Smith himself has ammassed quite
a record of achievement. Serving as city prosecutor for four
years, and now as Circuit Judge for the eleventh district since
the year 2000, Judge Smith has contributed a great deal of time
and energy to the Delta and Bolivar County. Among his many accomplishments,
Judge Smith says, "My greatest achievement and challenge
was raising my teenage daughter as a single father."
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Columns & Opinion
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for Highlights in the Growth of Cleveland,
Mississippi (part 2 of 3)
by Charles C. Jacobs |
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| Photo of the Week:
CLEVELAND MISSISSIPPI
Hwy 8/Sunflower Road (circa 1950)
Click on photo to view a larger version
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| What's Going On: |
| Cinema 4:
I-Spy-
PG-13
Starring Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson
Showtimes: 7:00 and 9:15
2:00 Sunday Matinee and Midnight Friday
The
Ring- PG-13
Starring Naomi Watts and Martin Henderson
Showtimes: 7:00 and 9:15
2:00 Sunday Matinee and Midnight Friday
My Big Fat Greek Wedding - PG
Showtimes: 7:00 and 9:15
2:00 Sunday Matinee and Midnight Friday
Santa Clause 2 - G
Starring Tim Allen
Showtimes: 7:00 and 9:15
2:00 Sunday Matinee and Midnight Friday
Live music:
The Bean Counter
Thursday,
14th
Dr. Alphonso Sanders
Showtime around 8:00
The
Pickled Okra
Friday
8th
Aubrey Holman
Showtime around 9:00
Crawdad’s
Thursday
14th
The BS Express
Showtime around 8:00
Sports:
DSU Vs Ouachita Baptist
Nov 9 Away 2:00pm
Ole Miss Vs Georgia
Nov 9 Away 6:00pm ESPN2
MSU Vs Alabama
Nov 9 Away 1:00pm |
Other Events/Goings On:
Open House downtown Cleveland
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November, 10
History
and Culture of MS Delta Class
November, 11 Seminar Room/Capps Archives 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Juke Joints, a discussion with Mr. Willie Seaberry,
operator of Po' Monkey's Lounge
The History of the Blues,
by Mr. Jay Kirgis, artist and performer
For info: http://www.blueshighway.org/history.htm
Fall
Fashion Show Wednesday November 13, 2002
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Union STATE State room
DSU PEP RALLY Thursday November 14, 2002
9:00 p.m. Stadium
Wind
Symphony Fall Concert
Thursday November 14, 2002
8:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center AUD Auditorium
Art Faculty Exhibition
(on loan from the MS University for Women)
Wright Art Center, Weekdays
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
| Weather: |
| Fri.
Nov. 8 |
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Sunny |
69°/54° |
| Sat.
Nov. 9 |
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Partly
Cloudy |
69°/62° |
| Sun.
Nov 10 |
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Mostly
Cloudy |
71°/54° |
| Mon.
Nov 11 |
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62°/52° |
| Tue.
Nov 12 |
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Scattered
Showeres |
56°/46° |
| Wed.
Nov 13 |
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Partly
Cloudy |
57°/41° |
| Thu.
Nov 14 |
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Partly
Cloudy |
55°/45°
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