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Protect buildings from swarming termites
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service House and building owners must be on high alert each spring as structures face dangerous attacks by swarms of both native and introduced termite species. Native, subterranean termite species have started swarming in late February in South Mississippi to early March in more northern areas. The non-native, invasive and […] The post Protect buildings from swarming termites appeared first on The Panolian.
Classic Minestrone Soup recipe
By Robert St. John Minestrone Soup I created a version of this in the early days of the Purple Parrot Café in the late 1980s. When we opened Tabella, I revised it and it’s a regular menu item. ¼ c. Pure olive oil 1 ½ c. Onion, diced 1 ½ c. Carrot, diced 1 c. Celery, diced ½ c. Garlic, […] The post Classic Minestrone Soup recipe appeared first on The Panolian.
North Delta stays hot with 9-2 record – Wave picks up wins at Beach Tournament
The North Delta School baseball team continued its hot start with a 19-0 rout of Delta Academy in three innings at home Wednesday, March 6, but had their six-game winning streak halted the following day against Magnolia Heights 11-4 in Senatobia. The Green Wave (9-2) rebounded with a 8-3 win over 5A Wayne Academy in […] The post North Delta stays hot with 9-2 record – Wave picks up wins at Beach Tournament appeared first on The Panolian.
Gun Control is a call for return to the Stone Age
By Thomas L. Knapp Columnist Last November, eleven-year-old Domonic Davis was killed, and five others were wounded, in a drive-by shooting in Cincinnati. “Federal investigators,” the Associated Press reports, “believe the 22 shots could be fired off with lightning speed because the weapon had been illegally converted to fire like a machine gun.” Per the […] The post Gun Control is a call for return to the Stone Age appeared first on The Panolian.
SP blanks Olive Branch; win two on Coast – Wilson no-hits Conquistadors, Cobb drives in three
South Panola opened their Region-1 6A softball slate with a 12-0 win in four innings over Olive Branch Thursday, March 7 at Tiger Park. The Tigers spent Spring Break on the coast in the Biloxi Tournament with victories over Sebstopol 13-2 and 10-1 over Long Beach. Kayleigh Cobb hit a home run in each game […] The post SP blanks Olive Branch; win two on Coast – Wilson no-hits Conquistadors, Cobb drives in three appeared first on The Panolian.
Tigers take 8-2 record to Coast tournament – Roebuck paces SP with 5-for-5 showing in DeSoto Central win
The South Panola baseball Tigers ran its winning streak to five games with an amazing 14-7 come-from-behind victory on the road against DeSoto Central Wednesday, March 5 in a game which saw the Tigers trailing 6-1 in the fifth inning. The winning streak came to an end the following day as South Panola (8-2) fell […] The post Tigers take 8-2 record to Coast tournament – Roebuck paces SP with 5-for-5 showing in DeSoto Central win appeared first on The Panolian.
City puts halt on new mini-storages – too many in wrong places, Code Office says
Chief Building Inspector Andy Berryhill last week asked the city board for a moratorium on the construction of any new mini-storage buildings in Batesville, and to consider radical changes in the zoning ordinances that govern the design and allowed locations for the rental units. Aldermen agreed with Berryhill’s assessment of the rapid growth of mini-storage […] The post City puts halt on new mini-storages – too many in wrong places, Code Office says appeared first on The Panolian.
Police find drugs, gun after 10-mile pursuit
Batesville Police made three arrests Monday afternoon following a 10-mile pursuit of a vehicle on Curtis-Locke Station Rd. The driver aroused police suspicion when he allegedly turned around abruptly as he approached a roadblock on Panola Ave. Asst. Chief of Police Barry Thompson said Anthony Tribble, 42, of Batesville, nearly hit other vehicles in his […] The post Police find drugs, gun after 10-mile pursuit appeared first on The Panolian.
Sardis hires new Chief of Police; vows to clean up late night crime
In a special meeting last week the Sardis Mayor and Board of Aldermen appointed veteran Panola County law enforcement officer John Lantern to fill the post of Chief of Police following the resignation of Chris Franklin. “I regret to inform you that as of March 8, 2024, I will be resigning from the Sardis Police […] The post Sardis hires new Chief of Police; vows to clean up late night crime appeared first on The Panolian.
Bougainvillea perform their best in containers
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service If you’re considering adding some vibrant color to your landscape, bougainvillea might be the perfect choice. Mississippi’s climate can be quite different from the tropical regions where bougainvillea is native, but with a little care and attention, you can successfully grow these stunning plants. You can grow bougainvillea in […] The post Bougainvillea perform their best in containers appeared first on The Panolian.
Arby’s has ribbon cutting; now open for business on Hwy. 6E
Panola Partnership sponsored a Ribbon Cutting ceremony Monday, March 11, for the new Arby’s restaurant in Batesville. Located at 395 Hwy. 6E, the fast food eatery is between Yamota Sushi and Steakhouse and Popeye’s. On hand for the 9 a.m. event were Arby’s manages and employees, city officals, and Partnership ambassadors. Arby’s is best known […] The post Arby’s has ribbon cutting; now open for business on Hwy. 6E appeared first on The Panolian.
Sardis VFW Donates to Homeless, Veterans
The Joe C. Gardner VFW Post 12121 and VFW Auxiliary in Sardis donated supplies to homeless citizens and veterans of Panola County in a Jan. 6 event. Some of the participants in the charitable outreach were (from left) Jerry Mitchell, Thelma Isom, Alice Alexander, Wallace Walker, Eva Childs, and Daniel Childs. Donations were received from […] The post Sardis VFW Donates to Homeless, Veterans appeared first on The Panolian.
Sardis aldermen call special meeting to address resignation of Police Chief, assistant, others
Officials in the Town of Sardis have called a special board meeting for 2 p.m. Friday after receiving a letter of resignation from Chief of Police Chris Franklin. Also resigning was the assistant chief and a department lieutenant, leaving the town with just two certified and full time officers to cover the population of about […] The post Sardis aldermen call special meeting to address resignation of Police Chief, assistant, others appeared first on The Panolian.
Grant awarded for Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks scholarships
On March 1, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) Board of Trustees announced its funding approval for the Foundation for Mississippi’s Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MWFP Foundation) $24,000 Scholarship Program funding request. The Foundation is committed to helping Mississippi’s youth make their first step in becoming lifelong, safe hunters, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts by […] The post Grant awarded for Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks scholarships appeared first on The Panolian.
‘Dynamic Pricing’ makes everything cheaper
By Thomas L. Knapp Wendy’s ran into a wall of popular resistance with the mid-February release of its “earnings call” transcript for the fourth quarter of 2023. The transcript mentioned an intention to test “dynamic pricing” starting next year. The knee-jerk panic reaction was understandable. Nobody looks forward to the prospect of sitting in a […] The post ‘Dynamic Pricing’ makes everything cheaper appeared first on The Panolian.
Democratic Party Poll Managers
Staff Report The Panola County Democratic Party has made Poll Manager assignments for the March 12 Presidential Primary. The 21 precincts in the county will be worked by the managers with each place having at least one Receiving and Returning designee. The Democratic managers will be: District 1 Precincts: Como: Brenda Black R/R, Dorothy Barnes, […] The post Democratic Party Poll Managers appeared first on The Panolian.
Sonrise service at Sardis Lake
Staff Report Sardis Lake Baptist Church will celebrate Easter with Sonrise Service at 6:30 a.m. on Resurrection Sunday, March 31. All are cordially invited. The church is located on Hwy. 35N near John Kyle State Park and Sardis Lower Lake. The post Sonrise service at Sardis Lake appeared first on The Panolian.
Working poor getting healthcare is economic development
By Sid Salter Columnist In recent decades, Mississippi has defied the odds in economic development. Landing first Nissan and then Toyota automobile manufacturing plants, Steel Dynamics and Aluminum Dynamics flat-roll operations, and recently Amazon Web Services in Madison County and EVE Energy battery plant in Marshall County, Mississippi is, as Gov. Tate Reeves often repeats, […] The post Working poor getting healthcare is economic development appeared first on The Panolian.
MSU Extension names new Delta region coordinator
Cutline: Deason By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service The Mississippi State University Extension Service’s Delta region will soon have new leadership. Alex Deason, who has been an MSU Extension agent based in Sunflower County since 2013, begins his new role as regional coordinator on March 16. Regional Extension coordinators provide leadership for MSU’s outreach efforts […] The post MSU Extension names new Delta region coordinator appeared first on The Panolian.
Republican Party Poll Managers
Staff Report The Panola County Election Commission has made Poll Manager assignments for the March 12 Presidential Primary. The 21 precincts in the county will be worked by the managers with each place having at least one Receiving and Returning designee. The Republican Party managers will be: District 1 Precincts: Como: Glendora Dugger R/R, Ernestine […] The post Republican Party Poll Managers appeared first on The Panolian.
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