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UPDATE: Missing person has been located
UPDATE: The missing person search operation for John Britt in the Good Hope Road area has ended with the location and safe return of the subject. The Emergency Operations department posted the news of the safe return of Mr. Britt at 8:35 a.m. Friday The following was the original release: Panola County Emergency Operations and […] The post UPDATE: Missing person has been located appeared first on The Panolian.
Panola County Jail Log
Compiled by Brad Greer This list was taken from the log at the Panola County Jail. A name listed does not indicate that a person is guilty of the crime with which they are charged, only that the person has been taken to, and processed at, the facility. March 11 Torrence Partee Anderson, 1816 King […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
March 12 Bruce St., 72 year old female has fallen. Jackson St., lift assist. March 13 Hwy. 6E, GE Aviation, general fire alarm and rooftop duct detector alarm. Cedar Crest Circle, 36 year female has fallen, medical emergency, Lifeguard en route. Pollard St., subject with a possible stroke. Martinez St., three week child choking, mother […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Trees can serve as nature’s historians when studied
By James L. Cummins Conservation Corner Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series about tree rings. Upon closer examination of trees, one can discover growth records, water, and climate records and even the vegetative history of an area. For this reason, trees are known as nature's historians. When you look at the […] The post Trees can serve as nature’s historians when studied appeared first on The Panolian.
Vick earns Silver Award from Angus Association
By Amber Wahlgren Angus Communications Mollie Vick of Pope has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Silver award, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association in Saint Joseph, MO. Vick is the 12-year-old daughter of Josh and Emily Vick and attends Pope School. She is a member […] The post Vick earns Silver Award from Angus Association appeared first on The Panolian.
Lions Club Inducts New Members
The Lions Club of Batesville inducted new members at its Tuesday, March 12, meeting. Pictured are (from left) Diane Smith, Tricia Key, and Tre Norwood, with Lions Club president Gary Martin in the background. (Contributed) The post Lions Club Inducts New Members appeared first on The Panolian.
Virginia Smith Scholarship Support
The Virginia Smith Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to a graduating senior at South Panola High School who will be a mathematics major at college. The scholarship is administered by her husband, Billy Smith, a former South Panola agriculture teacher and CTE director. The math teacher passed away in 1992. At last year’s Class of […] The post Virginia Smith Scholarship Support appeared first on The Panolian.
Hard to see old friends, kin pass on
By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News It has been a trying time for me and my family these past few months. First, we lost my best friend of 86 years, Martha Jo Childs Hall, and two weeks later we lost my best friend since I was 10 years old, Veedy Franklin. Two weeks ago, I […] The post Hard to see old friends, kin pass on appeared first on The Panolian.
Eyes can be tricky; be careful what you see
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist I was 12 when I got my first motorcycle. It’s been long enough that I can’t remember the make or size. After that, I graduated to a Yamaha YZ 125 dirt bike. Years later I had a Suzuki GL 450 street bike. These days, I ride a Harley. I thoroughly […] The post Eyes can be tricky; be careful what you see appeared first on The Panolian.
Missing Missy, but also thankful
By Jan Penton Miller The loneliness was palpable. It seemed that so much had happened. I lost my parents, my baby went away to college, and then, my sweet hubby passed away all within a short time. After a brief and very unhealthy relationship my emotions were raw. That’s when my brother, Paul, took me […] The post Missing Missy, but also thankful appeared first on The Panolian.
Officer misconduct legislation moving through Legislature
By Sid Salter Columnist The Mississippi Legislature is purposefully and earnestly moving legislation through the Capitol that would make it easier to prosecute law enforcement officer misconduct. This effort is long overdue and represents unfinished business in our state. There are two lingering stereotypes of Southern law enforcement types, particularly county sheriffs and their deputies. […] The post Officer misconduct legislation moving through Legislature appeared first on The Panolian.
Arkabutla Dam repair will take 7-9 years
News Release Interim risk reduction measures continue at Arkabutla Dam. On Feb. 27, a contract was awarded to Frontier Services, Inc. for the installation of six relief wells with lateral discharges, installation of additional piezometers (groundwater monitoring devices), and automation of the monitoring system at the dam. The notice to proceed was issued on March […] The post Arkabutla Dam repair will take 7-9 years appeared first on The Panolian.
Fire chief reminds to check alarms
Staff Report With Daylight Saving Time arriving last week, Batesville Fire Department Chief Tim Taylor issued his semi-annual call for all city residents to check and test the smoke alarms in their houses and places of business. “It seems like such a simple thing that it’s easy to overlook,” Taylor said. “But it is still […] The post Fire chief reminds to check alarms appeared first on The Panolian.
B’ville pair Overall Winner at Baddour event West, Cook performed, JA members won Best Costume
News Release The Baddour Center’s Dancing For Our Stars fundraising event brought in over $64,000 – a record in its seven year history. Held at the Halloran Centre in Memphis, the annual event is modeled after the television show Dancing With the Stars and pairs local celebrities with dancers and/or choreographers; together, they not only […] The post B’ville pair Overall Winner at Baddour event West, Cook performed, JA members won Best Costume appeared first on The Panolian.
Voting machine testing Monday
Staff Report The Panola County Election Commission will host Logic and Accuracy testing for the county’s voting machines on Monday, March 25, at 9 a.m. in the Batesville Courthouse. Testing is open to the public. The post Voting machine testing Monday appeared first on The Panolian.
Downtown car show slated for April 6
Family fun, pancakes The 14th Annual Show Off on the Square open car and tractor show has been set for April 6 in Downtown Batesville. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with awards in several categories. Each year the car show is sponsored and put on by the MS Delta Street Rods […] The post Downtown car show slated for April 6 appeared first on The Panolian.
Community Spring Break
This group of children enjoyed a Community Spring Break event last Thursday and Friday (March 14-15) at the MSU Extension Building. The participants enjoyed a variety of activities, including cooking classes, gardening tips, wood working, arts and crafts, and an introduction to chess. (Contributed) The post Community Spring Break appeared first on The Panolian.
Tigers wrap up pre-district play – Center Hill first up on region schedule
The South Panola baseball team concluded their pre-district portion of their schedule, breaking even at the Battle at the Beach Tournament during Spring Break with a 1-1-1 record. The Tigers (9-3-1) lost to Vancleave 10-2 Tuesday (March 12) before tying The Woodlands,TX 2-2 in 8 innings then defeating Northpoint Christian 6-2 on Wednesday (March 13) […] The post Tigers wrap up pre-district play – Center Hill first up on region schedule appeared first on The Panolian.
SP softball on 7-game win streak – Bright fans 13 in St. Benedict win
South Panola wrapped up the Gulfport Softball Tournament last Tuesday (March 12) with a 10-0 five-inning victory over St. Benedict, TN. The Lady Tigers (11-2) and winners of seven straight, return home Thursday to take on Saltillo before visiting Lake Cormorant next Tuesday. Kailey McKinney and Hailey Heafner each hormered and drove in three runs […] The post SP softball on 7-game win streak – Bright fans 13 in St. Benedict win appeared first on The Panolian.
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