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Water Valley man charged with gun possession as a felon
The Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Sept. 28 on Highway 30. After a subsequent search, the officer located a pistol under the driver’s seat, and it was discovered that the driver was a convicted felon. After investigation, Raymond Patrick, 40, of Water Valley, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Weapon […] The post Water Valley man charged with gun possession as a felon appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Free pizza for a year promotion announced by new restaurant
The first 25 customers in line when the new Pizza Hut opens for regular business hours on Friday morning at 10 a.m. will win free pizza for year in a promotion by the owners and operators of the business on the downtown Square in Batesville. Pizza Hut of Batesville is Flynn Group’s newest location in […] The post Free pizza for a year promotion announced by new restaurant appeared first on The Panolian.
Congregations of alligators and armies of frogs
Congregations of alligators and armies of frogs By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News Batesville Public Library had its first Annual Mississippi Writers Conference on Saturday. I was amazed at the number of Mississippi writers that were there. I think the count was 17. There were tables set up for each writer to display their books. […] The post Congregations of alligators and armies of frogs appeared first on The Panolian.
Mayor, aldermen address concerns over jail contract
At Tuesday’s Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Robyn Tannehill addressed concerns regarding ongoing contract negotiations between the city of Oxford and Lafayette County over the housing of prisoners. The city has a longstanding agreement with the county to pay for the detention of individuals arrested within Oxford’s city limits. Tannehill explained that Oxford has […] The post Mayor, aldermen address concerns over jail contract appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log Sept. 24 Patton Lane, 46 year old male not breathing, unresponsive, Lifeguard has been toned. Hwy. 6W, Boothe’s Event Center, fire alarm. Keating Rd., Hibbett’s Sports, water alarm, keyholder has not been contacted. Oakleigh Dr., 54 year old female has fallen and injured her leg. Sept. 25 Martinez St., 50 […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Oxford physician named MSMA president-elect
The Mississippi State Medical Association has elected Dr. Katherine Pannel, D.O., of Oxford, as its 158th president-elect. Pannel, a psychiatrist and Medical Director of Right Track Medical Group in Oxford, is the first Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine to hold this position in the association’s history. Pannel is a board-certified psychiatrist by the American Board of […] The post Oxford physician named MSMA president-elect appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Taking the Straight Path or Winding Road
In life, it ultimately leads to eternity By Bettye J. Caldwell This is a momentous occasion for each of us. It has been 55 years since we walked the halls of Patton Lane High School. For some of us, it has been 55 years since we have seen various members of our class, primarily because […] The post Taking the Straight Path or Winding Road appeared first on The Panolian.
No. 4 ranked Tigers roll Clinton; have bye week
If anything was more impressive than South Panola’s 450 yards rushing that led to a 32-7 win over Clinton on a rainy Friday night, Sept. 27, at Robert H. Dunlap Stadium, it could have been the performance of the Tiger defense. Coming into the non-conference tussle, the Arrows were averaging 37 points per game including […] The post No. 4 ranked Tigers roll Clinton; have bye week appeared first on The Panolian.
Blessing of the Animals service Sunday
Batesville Presbyterian Church will host its 10th annual Blessing of the Animals Service, a ceremony of thanksgiving for all God’s creatures, on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. on the back lawn of the church. During this event, participants will offer thanks to God for their pets and animals, which bring them so much joy […] The post Blessing of the Animals service Sunday appeared first on The Panolian.
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