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The North Mississippi State Fair kicks off its Summer Celebration
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Summer fun is heating up at the Batesville Civic Center, and the excitement continues to build for a good cause. The North Mississippi State Fair and Panola County’s Sheriff’s Rodeo will take place Thursday through Sunday. All proceeds from the North Mississippi State Fair and Panola County Sheriff’s Rodeo benefit Grace Place […]
Civic Center rental fee riles North Panola – Superintendent asks for clarity
Perceived unfairness in rental fees at Batesville Civic Center this week spurred some residents of North Panola School District to threaten a boycott of retail stores and business offices in the county’s largest city. Sardis Alderman Michael Price has been among the most vocal of the contingent of North Panola residents and school district supporters, […] The post Civic Center rental fee riles North Panola – Superintendent asks for clarity appeared first on The Panolian.
Rodeo and rides: Civic Center busy this weekend
The North Miss. State Fair and the Panola County Sheriff’s Rodeo will kickoff Thursday, with both events running simultaneously through Saturday. There is no admission charge to enter the Civic Center grounds, including Saturday afternoon wrestling matches and the event finale – a fireworks display to open the Fourth of July activities in Panola County. […] The post Rodeo and rides: Civic Center busy this weekend appeared first on The Panolian.
NW Scholarships Awarded to Locals
Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation last week held scholarship signings for Tate and Panola County students: Receiving scholarships were (front, from left) Caitlin Stanford of Batesville, The John and Stelloise Basinger Endowed Scholarship; Olivia Cole of Batesville, The Robert A. and Cathryn M. Hyde Endowed Scholarship; Aubrey Massing of Senatobia, The Jones-Pointer Endowed Scholarship for […] The post NW Scholarships Awarded to Locals appeared first on The Panolian.
Panola bordered by CWD counties
In the last six years, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been detected in 317 white-tailed deer in 16 counties across Mississippi. The 2023-24 deer season saw the most samples submitted since 2018 with 9,000+ samples submitted by hunters. This past season saw the addition of six new counties with their first detection of CWD. These […] The post Panola bordered by CWD counties appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Students Receive NW Scholarships
Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation held scholarship signings for Panola and Quitman County county students last week. Taking part in the event were (front, from left) Joshua Raines of Batesville, The C. Gaines Baker Family Endowed Scholarship; Jada Lynch of Batesville, The Inez Carter Fancher Endowed Scholarship; Leilani Hoskins of Batesville, The Estelle H. Bobo Endowed Scholarship; Lushell House of Batesville, The Baxter H. Murphree and Virginia Murphree Willis Endowed Scholarship, (second row) Landon Masterson of Batesville, The Gateway Tire Endowed Scholarship; Tyler Willis of Batesville, The Robert A. and Cathryn M. Hyde Endowed Scholarship; Christopher Sims of Batesville, The Heinz H. Molsen, Jr. Endowed Scholarship; Damien Kendrick of Batesville, The Robert A. and Cathryn M. Hyde Endowed Scholarship; and Michael Martinez of Batesville, The Inez Carter Fancher Endowed Scholarship. (NWCC)
Property Transfers
Property Transfers Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between June 10 -14, 2024, as recorded with the Panola County Chancery Clerk: Second Judicial District Leslie Rankin Childers to Timothy Patrick Hawkins, Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 8 South, Range 5 West. Don W. Brummett and Evelyn H. Brummett to Melinda K. […] The post Property Transfers appeared first on The Panolian.
Large raccoon sighting topped by gift of globe
Mt. Olivet News I saw the most unusual sight last week. I use the Security Bank on HWY 6 (beside TVEPA). It was rather late, almost dark, as I was driving up to the automatic teller, I saw what looked like dog food at the very end of the parking lot, with bushes behind. At […] The post Large raccoon sighting topped by gift of globe appeared first on The Panolian.
Cross article needs some clarification
Dear Editor, It was brought to my attention that the article “The Cross, the Eagles’ flag, the rest of the story” in The Panolian on May 15, 2024, referenced me as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). I was not able to preview the article that I didn’t know was being written or I would […] The post Cross article needs some clarification appeared first on The Panolian.
Cowboys to cotton candy – Panola ready for fair
Final preparations are being completed this week for the first North Mississippi State Fair and Panola County Sheriff’s Rodeo that will run next Thursday through Sunday at the Batesville Civic Center. Sheriff Shane Phelps met Tuesday with city and county officials to review all that is planned for the June 27-30 rodeo and fair that […] The post Cowboys to cotton candy – Panola ready for fair appeared first on The Panolian.
Summer Fun at Kids Academy
Children from across Panola County enjoyed Kids Academy this week at the National Guard Armory on Keating Road. A special treat was a visit from the U.S. Marshals Service Tuesday morning. The children were given a tour of the SWAT team armored rapid response vehicle, and interacted with Marshals in a community building event. […] The post Summer Fun at Kids Academy appeared first on The Panolian.
Panola County Farm Bureau funds NW scholarship
The Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation has a new scholarship established by Panola County Farm Bureau. The Panola County Farm Bureau Agriculture Annual Scholarship will benefit a young person from the Panola County district who is going into agriculture. “We feel it is Farm Bureau’s duty to help our county students who desire to work […] The post Panola County Farm Bureau funds NW scholarship appeared first on The Panolian.
Property Transfers
Property transfers between June 3-7, 2024, as recorded with the Panola County Chancery Clerk: First Judicial District Paul T. Anders to Ricky Garrett and Brooke Garrett, Part of Lot 2 and Lot 4, Block 14, Town of Como, in Section 3, Township 7 South, Range 7 West. Gina Stephens Dulin, Teresa Stephens Powell, and Wayne […] The post Property Transfers appeared first on The Panolian.
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