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MS family pleads for help after home destroyed by fire
PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. — After their home was leveled to the ground by a fire this past Friday, a family is in desperate need of help. “I went to go in the house, but it was – I couldn’t get (in) five feet because the smoke and the heat was so thick,” Rodney Norwood Sr. […]
Funerals Paused for Fire Investigation
PANOLA COUNTY - The Panola County Coroner has paused funeral services for an elderly Crowder couple to allow investigators more time to look into the fire that apparently killed them on a recent Sunday afternoon. The Panolian reports Mary and Nelson King died Sunday at their home at 131 Love...
Two people were hit and killed by truck in Panola County, MS
Panola County- Two pedestrians tragically lost their lives in a crash in Panola County. The victims, Bobby Harrison, aged 38, and Charles Harrison, aged 40, both residents of Sardis, were identified by the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP). The incident occurred early on Thursday, July 11, around midnight on Highway 35....
Two killed after being hit by truck in Panola County, MS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men are dead after they were hit by a truck in Panola County early Thursday morning, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Just before 12:30 a.m., the MHP responded to a crash on Highway 35. Reports say a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 27-year-old man from Sardis, Miss. was traveling […]
Two pedestrians struck and killed in Panola County
BATESVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Two pedestrians died in a Panola County crash. The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) identified the victims as Bobby Harrison, 38, and Charles Harrison, 40, both of Sardis. The crash happened on Thursday, July 11 shortly after midnight on Highway 35. A northbound pickup truck crashed...
Two killed walking on Hwy. 35N – Coroner working to identify
The men were killed early Thursday morning in Panola County when they were hit by a vehicle on Hwy. 35N near Sardis Lake Baptist Church. Coroner Christopher Gulledge confirmed the deaths today, saying both victims are labeled as John Doe for now because he has yet to make positive identifications. Gulledge said his office was […] The post Two killed walking on Hwy. 35N – Coroner working to identify appeared first on The Panolian.
MHP: Truck hits, kills 2 pedestrians on Mississippi highway
PANOLA CO., Miss. (WMC) - A crash along Highway 35 in Panola County killed two pedestrians early Thursday morning, according to a release from the Mississippi Highway Patrol. MHP officials identified the victims as 38-year-old Bobby H. Harrison and 40-year-old Charles B. Harrison of Sardis, Mississippi. According to the crash...
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor Supervisors suppress Black voters with change Dear Editor, I wished we had trusted and respectful Supervisors in Panola County Today, I had to appear before the Panola County Supervisors concerning promises made dealing with Panola Lane Precinct and was disrespected by all supervisors with the exception of Fred Butts, Supervisor for […] The post Letter to the Editor appeared first on The Panolian.
SP teacher wins top FFA Award
Includes $2K grant for school By Ian Sparks Joshua Davenport, teacher of horticulture and agriscience at South Panola, won the MSAAE 2024 Outstanding Teacher award at the 91st Mississippi FFA state convention on June 11. The convention was held at Davenport’s alma mater, Mississippi State University, where he received a Bachelors of Science and Masters […] The post SP teacher wins top FFA Award appeared first on The Panolian.
Property Transfers
Property Transfers Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between July 1-5, 2024, as recorded with the Panola County Chancery Clerk: Second Judicial District Edward McCullar to Michael McCullar, Part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 5 West. Brad and Rhonda Irwin to Katlyn Hannaford and Thomas […] The post Property Transfers appeared first on The Panolian.
UM Spring Chancellor’s Honor Roll
The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Roll. Students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.0 are included on the list. Chancellor’s Honor Roll students from Panola County are: Batesville: Lily Avery, Rebekah Bailey, Lauren Barbee, Bailey Bridges, Kaylie Burrows, Annabelle Fassnacht, Lani Goolsby, Heather Hollins, Jocelyn House, […] The post UM Spring Chancellor’s Honor Roll appeared first on The Panolian.
Panola Students Sign Scholarships
Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation held scholarship signings for Panola County students: (From left) Jakerria Smith of Pope, The Leonard Morris Endowed Scholarship; Jaylah Johnson of Como, The Elizabeth Carter Fatherree Endowed Scholarship; Amanda Bonner of Courtland, The Deanna Patterson Grant Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship; Mollie Henson of Pope, The Dr. Denise Bynum Endowed Scholarship; […] The post Panola Students Sign Scholarships appeared first on The Panolian.
NW Foundation Scholarships
Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation held scholarship signings for Panola County students: (Front, from left) Elizabeth Pritchard of Batesville, The Price and Bobbie Darby Endowed Scholarship; Chantia Davis of Batesville, The William Lynn and Lula Brooks Wallace Endowed Scholarship; Madison Hughes of Batesville, The Katherine (Kitty) Lee Jenkins Endowed Scholarship; Akiria Turman of Batesville, The […] The post NW Foundation Scholarships appeared first on The Panolian.
Property Transfers
Property Transfers Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between June 24-28, 2024, as recorded with the Panola County Chancery Clerk: Second Judicial District Long Land Investments, Inc. to Michael R. Dyson, Lot 9, Orchard Subdivision, Section 8, Township 9, Range 7. John Wesley McCullough to John Wesley McCullough, Lots 40, 41, 47, and 48, Section […] The post Property Transfers appeared first on The Panolian.
Restaurant Inspections
Restaurant Inspections Staff report The Mississippi Department of Health conducted five food service inspections in Panola County between June 1-30 with three facilities receiving A grades. There were two B grades and no Cs assigned. Restaurants and other food facilities are required to display their inspection results with a letter grade to clearly communicate the […] The post Restaurant Inspections appeared first on The Panolian.
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