The Bolivar Commercial

Cleveland officials ask those visiting the downtown area to be respectful of public property and to keep an eye out for anyone damaging property. Full Story »

Cleveland’s Walgreens needs help to support its first Christmas toy drive for kids. “Bolivar County is one of the poorest counties in the Mississippi Delta,” said Andre Harris, manager. “We wanted to make sure that no child in the Mississippi Delta goes without a toy. Full Story »

Through a $2 million federal fund, Bolivar County has received $300,000 towards the renovation and stabilization of the Bolivar County Courthouse in Rosedale. Full Story »

Consumers looking to ship holiday mail should be aware that deadlines are just around the corner. “I advise everyone to ship their items as early as possible,” said Danny Worsham, Cleveland postmaster. “It’s always a good idea to ship as early as possible. Full Story »

The Bolivar County Board of Supervisors seeks to upgrade county communication systems through Homeland Security funds to stay better connected with other state entities. Full Story »

Two Bolivar County men were in jail this morning after being arrested in separate stabbing incidents. Richard Taylor of Cleveland is being charged with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing Christina Palmatree in the leg at 10:29 p.m. Saturday in Shaw. Full Story »

It was a busy day along old Highway 61 between Winstonville and Shelby as two new markers for the Mississippi Blues Trail were unveiled Friday afternoon. Full Story »

Unfortunately, it is that time of year and the Cleveland Police Department is working hard to stamp out fraud. Four arrests have been made in connection with a checking scheme that has recently surfaced in the Delta. The police plan to make a total of seven arrests in connection with this scheme. Full Story »

Over 40 parents, students and concerned members of the Shaw community stood outside in the cold, inside in the hallway at Shaw High School and sat in their cars waiting to speak with members of the school board. Full Story »

According to the Mississippi Department of Education, only one school in Bolivar County has been ranked as a star school, only one as high performing and five have been ranked as successful. Full Story »

It may be hard at times to see what’s right in your own backyard but citizens of Shelby got a little help Wednesday night to do just that. Full Story »

It was a packed house at the Baioni Conference Center on the Delta State University campus Wednesday as the Thomas N. Sledge Endowed Scholarship of Commercial Aviation was announced. Full Story »

Community groups and other organizations ask for everyone’s support to provide children with a little Christmas cheer. Mary Watkins, a dispatcher for the Shelby Police Department, is assisting dispatcher Irene Daniels with the city’s annual toy drive. Full Story »

The residents of Shelby may soon see the construction of a new Dollar General store on the corner of Old Highway 61 and School Street. Full Story »

Macklyn Hubbell, Cleveland’s honorary trash management director, came before the Cleveland Board of Aldermen at Tuesday’s meeting to request funding to continue his efforts to “Keep Cleveland Clean.” Full Story »