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Bashin’ in Batesville
The Batesville 6 and Under All-Star team won first place in their division at the annual Batesville Bash tournament held at J.P. Hudson Park last weekend. The park was filled with families and supporters of some 39 baseball and softball teams representing Dizzy Dean leagues from cities around the state. Two Batesville teams – the […] The post Bashin’ in Batesville appeared first on The Panolian.
Always get the insurance
By Jan Penton Miller Columnist My new boss, Winnie, lies contentedly in a sunny spot on her blanket surrounded by toys of all shapes and colors. Hopefully, she will use these to chew on instead of gnawing on the furniture. So far this morning she has licked me awake, helped me read my Bible, supervised […] The post Always get the insurance appeared first on The Panolian.
Firemen will train in EMT program – Chief says will help when ambulances short
By Ian Sparks The City of Batesville Fire Department is starting a training program for its firemen, in hopes to become more prepared to deal with medical emergencies. This program was introduced by Fire Chief Tim Taylor at a recent board meeting. Taylor said that the program will be focusing mostly on giving his firemen […] The post Firemen will train in EMT program – Chief says will help when ambulances short appeared first on The Panolian.
City records first homicide of 2024 – Father of six shot at Panola Ave. car wash
The first recorded homicide of the year in the city was the shooting death of a Batesville man, a father of six young children. It was the third homicide in 2024 for Panola County. Dameon Sanford, 31, was killed by an unknown assailant about 12:50 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, after a short confrontation at […] The post City records first homicide of 2024 – Father of six shot at Panola Ave. car wash appeared first on The Panolian.
Summer baking camps foster youth
By Ian Sparks JustCakeIt!, an Oxford bakery bakery owned and operated by Crystal Dunn, is offering a community service that is unique to her passion. Mondays and Thursdays every week during the summer, Dunn and her business play host to a youth group from Como as a part of her baking camp, “In the Mix.” The […] The post Summer baking camps foster youth appeared first on The Panolian.
Life in catfish farming includes daily stressors
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service While every job has stress points, few people go to work knowing they could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in any given day. That is a reality for many in the agricultural sector, and mental health struggles are a frequent result. Ed and Ben Pentecost own Pentecost Brothers […] The post Life in catfish farming includes daily stressors appeared first on The Panolian.
Chilled desserts are the only way to survive Summer ’24
By Kara Kimbrough Food Columnist First, the bad news: It’s hot. Even worse, the official start of summer is still days away. But things are not all gloom and doom. There are numerous recipes containing words like “frozen,” “frosted,” “cool,” “chilled” and perhaps the best one this time of year: “no bake.” In case you […] The post Chilled desserts are the only way to survive Summer ’24 appeared first on The Panolian.
Clematis vines give strong vertical beauty
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Clematis vines are some of my favorite climbers, renowned for their prolific and strikingly colorful blooms that can transform vertical spaces into breathtaking floral displays. I saw some beautiful varieties flourishing in my friend Kay Cline’s gardens when I visited her in Picayune, Mississippi. Clematis foliage typically consists of […] The post Clematis vines give strong vertical beauty appeared first on The Panolian.
Panola County Jail Log
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. May 27 Raphael […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log May 28 Hwy. 6 @ Bates St., two vehicle accident, no injuries, roadway is blocked Lester St., 88 year old male with left shoulder and arm pain. Jackson St., lift assist, front door is open. May 29 Jackson St,. lift assist only. Draper St., 44 year old female with a […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Free fishing days announced by Dept. of Wildlife
Free fishing days announced by Dept. of Wildlife News Release The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) invites all resident to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, running from June 1 to 9. This nationwide celebration is an invitation for all fishing and boating enthusiasts to come together and enjoy the outdoors. In […] The post Free fishing days announced by Dept. of Wildlife appeared first on The Panolian.
Everyone’s help need with cemetery upkeep
By Mary Murphy New Enon Community In the New Enon Community we have three cemeteries within a one-mile radius of each other. There are many stories to be told. The oldest is back in the woods behind the New Enon Church. Many were buried both black and white with sand stones. My grandfather Jim Jones […] The post Everyone’s help need with cemetery upkeep appeared first on The Panolian.
Trump verdict: Parties’ hyperbole ignores U.S. voters
By Sid Salter Columnist The 34 guilty verdicts in the New York state court trial of former President Donald Trump on felony charges of falsifying business records of alleged “hush money” payments to an adult film actress as part of a scheme to influence the 2016 election has opened the floodgates on a river of […] The post Trump verdict: Parties’ hyperbole ignores U.S. voters appeared first on The Panolian.
Community Service Award
Spring 2024 graduate Liz Alexander (center) recently received the Most Impactful Community Service Award on behalf of the nursing program at Northwest Community College and the Mississippi Organization for Associate Nursing Degree Nursing. Presenting the award was MOSA president Mollie Henson of Pope, and secretary Brandi Taylor of Hernando. (Lesley Thweatt) The post Community Service Award appeared first on The Panolian.
Wilbourn-Loveberry
Wilbourn-Loveberry Mr. Marlin Wilbourn and the late Mrs. Shamekia Quennae Wilbourn announces the engagement of their daughter Shatavius Sharnea Wilbourn to Darius Demon Loveberry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Loveberry of Como. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.Melvin Salter, Mrs. Doris Leverson, and the late Mr. Charles Wilbourn, and she is […] The post Wilbourn-Loveberry appeared first on The Panolian.
Who is in charge here?
By Jan Penton Miller Columnist After our little trip to Nashville and on to the mountains life is settling a little. If I said back into the usual routine I would be telling a whopper! Instead of the pitter-patter of Old Girls’ feet following me in my morning routine like a well-worn slipper I have […] The post Who is in charge here? appeared first on The Panolian.
Cilantro Spiked Corn, Crab, and Avocado Dip – Robert St. John recipe
Corn, crab, and avocado work well when paired together in a cold offering. The cilantro adds an additional coolness which makes this the perfect summer dip. 3 Tbl lime juice, freshly squeezed 2 Tbl Tequila 1 /4 cup olive oil 1 tsp salt 3 avocados 1 1 /2 cup fresh cooked corn, cut from the […] The post Cilantro Spiked Corn, Crab, and Avocado Dip – Robert St. John recipe appeared first on The Panolian.
Groundbreaking on Pearson Street – Lockers Mfg. has outgrown old Panola Mills site
A rainy Friday didn’t dampen the spirits of the owners, employees, or supporters of Lockers Manufacturing, who enjoyed a groundbreaking ceremony and celebration of an expansion at one of Batesville’s newest, and fastest growing, industries. U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker attended the event, praising both the entrepreneurial vision of the company and the state and federal […] The post Groundbreaking on Pearson Street – Lockers Mfg. has outgrown old Panola Mills site appeared first on The Panolian.
Property Transfers
Property Transfers Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between May 20-24, 2024, as recorded with the Panola County Chancery Clerk: Second Judicial District Ryan Truong to Timmy Truong and Huynh Thi, 1.37 acres in Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 8 West. Ryan Truong to Hoa Nguyen and Thien Truong, 1.37 acres in Section 25, […] The post Property Transfers appeared first on The Panolian.
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