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Police working auto burglaries; Chief Darby advises residents to lock all doors
Chief of Police Dennis Darby said investigators are working several auto burglary cases after a Batesville neighborhood was targeted by thieves Thursday night. Darby said officers began getting reports of vehicle break-ins early Friday morning from residents of Pine Lane, a street that runs from Trianon St. to Dettor St. Darby said most of the […] The post Police working auto burglaries; Chief Darby advises residents to lock all doors appeared first on The Panolian.
Eddie Strong named MS Raiders head coach – Arena football team opens season March 23 at Civic Center
By Myra Bean MS Raiders Sportswriter The Arena Indoor football team, MS Raiders, has named Batesville native Eddie Strong as the head coach for 2024. Strong, 43, a former Ole Miss linebacker, played with the Rebels from 1998 to 2003. One year he sat out with a medical redshirt. Strong was very excited to accept […] The post Eddie Strong named MS Raiders head coach – Arena football team opens season March 23 at Civic Center appeared first on The Panolian.
Mt. Olivet FD sets meeting
Staff Report The members of Mt. Olivet Fire Dept. will hold their annual business meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend. Pizza will be provided. Contact Judy French at 609-2657 with questions. The post Mt. Olivet FD sets meeting appeared first on The Panolian.
Who looks back at you in the mirror?
By Mary Murphy Looking across the aisle, what do you see into the mirror, staring back at you? Blind emptiness is what you claim in your life. With your pants hanging low with the crack of your behind that begins to show. Hiding the yoke that man can not break. You are the one who […] The post Who looks back at you in the mirror? appeared first on The Panolian.
Life of Col. Robertson touched many across county
By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News I was so glad to read Ricky Swindle’s column, last week stating that he had writer’s block. Same here. There are things that we can write, but is it informative? Is it interesting and enjoyable? I ask myself each time I write an article. I was sad to hear […] The post Life of Col. Robertson touched many across county appeared first on The Panolian.
Black History Month Brave Marine died fighting to the end
By Gene Hays MSgt, USMC (Ret) Vietnam War – U.S. Marine Corps – Medal of Honor – Miguel Keith, Combined Action, Platoon 1-3-2, III Marine Amphibious Force, May 8, 1970. Republic of Vietnam. Citation; For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as […] The post Black History Month Brave Marine died fighting to the end appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
Feb. 13 Lakewood Dr., commercial fire alarm Broad St., 59 year old male has fallen. Broad St., life assist only. Tiger Dr., South Panola High School, commercial fire alarm. Feb. 14 Lakewood Dr., The Concourse, commercial fire alarm. Armstrong St., medical alarm call, no information on patient. Hwy. 51S, grass fire. Broad St., 69 year […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log 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. Feb. 12 Bradley Ray McGee, 1031 Mudline […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
No cure for regret at memorial service
By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route I have heard it said someone cannot miss what they have not known. While this may be true in a sense, it is not an absolute truth. Last weekend I attended a memorial for one of my first cousins. My daughter and I figured it up once and as […] The post No cure for regret at memorial service appeared first on The Panolian.
Some things never change
By Jan Penton Miller My Papaw, the late William Carroll Palmer, Sr. could strike up a conversation with anyone. His farm was 13 miles from town, and he worked hard, but that didn’t keep him too busy to dress and go to town. Papaw invariably wore either green or khaki pants with matching shirts. It […] The post Some things never change appeared first on The Panolian.
Sustainable practices can extend to gardens, lawns
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Many of the practices associated with sustainability, such as recycling, can be extended into the garden. Composting is a way to help reduce organic waste that goes to the landfill and helps feed gardens. These organic materials, which include grass clippings, leaves and other yard wastes, account for about […] The post Sustainable practices can extend to gardens, lawns appeared first on The Panolian.
Much more to lives than etched epithets
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist I’m not a fan of cemeteries and graveyards. I get their purpose. I understand why they are essential. At this point in my life, beloved family members rest in three Mississippi towns. Because tombs are not places of comfort or peace for me, I rarely visit. I know that the […] The post Much more to lives than etched epithets appeared first on The Panolian.
PERS casts a long shadow for lawmakers
By Sid Salter Columnist Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann recently identified the long-term financial stability of the Mississippi’s Public Employees Retirement System as “the major issue” facing lawmakers in the 2024 regular session – and rightly so. PERS is the public pension defined-benefit system that provides retirement benefits to some 360,000 current and former public […] The post PERS casts a long shadow for lawmakers appeared first on The Panolian.
Woman’s Club hosts state president
Staff Report Batesville Woman’s Club members were honored to have Theresa Buntyn, General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Mississippi Federation of Women’s Clubs State President, as their guest speaker at the club’s Feb. 8 meeting held at the offices of Panola Partnership. MFWC is headquartered in Jackson. Mayor Hal Ferrell welcomed President Buntyn to Batesville and gave […] The post Woman’s Club hosts state president appeared first on The Panolian.
Lady Cougars Finish Strong Season
The North Panola High School girls basketball team defeated Nettleton at the Cougar Den in the first round of playoffs, but fell to Yazoo County last week to end another good season for the program. (Deon Blanchard) The post Lady Cougars Finish Strong Season appeared first on The Panolian.
NP Cougars Make Quarterfinals
The North Panola High School boys basketball team has advanced to the quarter finals round of the playoffs, and will take on Booneville High School Saturday, Feb. 24, at Northeast Mississippi Community College. The Cougars have beaten Nettleton and Amanda Elzy in their playoff run. (Deon Blanchard) The post NP Cougars Make Quarterfinals appeared first on The Panolian.
Colyer Wins Young Miss Panola County Title
Aubree Grace Colyer was crowned Young Miss Panola County at the Magnolia Preliminary Pageant held at Grenada on Feb. 10. Aubree Grace is the 9-year old daughter of Billye Lynne Colyer and Danny Bright of Courtland. Grandparents are Billy and Cindy Prince of Batesville and Jerry and Sandra Colyer of Indianola. Great-grandmother is Lillian Prince […] The post Colyer Wins Young Miss Panola County Title appeared first on The Panolian.
City Clerk retiring after 30 year career
City Clerk Susan Berryhill has informed the Batesville Mayor and Board of Aldermen that she will officially retire in June with more than 30 years of service in City Hall. Berryhill began her public service career in the city’s Utilities Department in the days when meters were read by employees who recorded the numbers with […] The post City Clerk retiring after 30 year career appeared first on The Panolian.
Outstanding Eagle Award Goes to Bob Dunlap
Bob Dunlap, Batesville-Oxford businessman, has been presented the National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Award. The presentation was made by Casey Norword (right), Scout Executive of the Chickasaw Council, with Owe McCulloch, Scout Executive of Natchez Trace Council. Dunlap, CEO of Dunlap and Kyle, has been a lifelong supporter of Scouting. The post Outstanding Eagle Award Goes to Bob Dunlap appeared first on The Panolian.
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