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Breathtaking daylilies bring color to gardens
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Daylilies are one of my favorite plants. I have more than 200 daylilies growing in my gardens, and I continue to plant more each year. The only thing I don’t like about daylilies is that each individual flower lasts only for a day –hence the name “daylily.” But the […] The post Breathtaking daylilies bring color to gardens appeared first on The Panolian.
Enid Lake construction history program – Corps of Engineers will have event Saturday
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Visitor Education Center (VEC) will host a historical program to kick off their summer events. Mike Robinson, former Resource Manager for the US Army Corps of Engineers at Enid Lake, will present a historical program on the construction of the Enid Lake project. This program will […] The post Enid Lake construction history program – Corps of Engineers will have event Saturday appeared first on The Panolian.
B’ville Friends on the Links
Last month eight lifelong friends from Batesville got together for a round of golf in Diamondhead on the Gulf Coast. Many had not seen each other in years. While the golfing was sub-PGA level, the fun factor was strong. Pictured are (from left) Johnny Cook, David Maddux, Bobby Reed, Ricky Warren, Bryan Doty, Brad Baker, […] The post B’ville Friends on the Links appeared first on The Panolian.
Scammon, Williams post season honors
Post season honors for two North Delta School baseball players was recognized last week as Baylor Scammon and Herron Williams were named to the MAIS Class 4A team. Scammon, a senior infielder, led the 25-10 Green Wave in six offensive categories including batting average (.478) on base percentage (.617) home runs (4) stolen bases (30) […] The post Scammon, Williams post season honors appeared first on The Panolian.
All-Star Tigers
South Panola junior softball players (from left) Makenzie Houston, Sadie Bright and Nia Fondren played in the MAC Junior All-Star game at Jones Junior College recently while Grady Beck Wilson (far right) participated in the Sophomore Rising Star game. The post All-Star Tigers appeared first on The Panolian.
Masterpieces are everywhere if we see them
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist His name was Greg. It’s been years and years since we’ve had any contact. Enough time has passed, and I think I’ve confused his last name with another Greg. As the years have merged, some details have faded into obscurity. Nevertheless, some of my Greg memories are still quite strong. […] The post Masterpieces are everywhere if we see them appeared first on The Panolian.
Flip the Switch – solar ranches now operating in Panola
Clearloop, a Silicon Ranch company, “flipped the switch” on the first two of three planned solar projects in Panola County —a community at the cross-section of the Mississippi Delta and the Appalachian Foothills. Clearloop commissioned the 6.6 MWDC Panola I Solar Farm and 6.6 MWDC Panola II Solar Farm in partnership with the local power company, Tallahatchie […] The post Flip the Switch – solar ranches now operating in Panola appeared first on The Panolian.
Square Market kicks off season Wednesday morning – some afternoon hours added this year
A short ceremony will mark the opening of this summer’s Square Market in Batesville at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5. The popular farmers market also has a change this year – the last Wednesday of each month will be set aside for afternoon shoppers with hours from 3 to 7 p.m. Regular hours of […] The post Square Market kicks off season Wednesday morning – some afternoon hours added this year appeared first on The Panolian.
New driver’s license design released by Dept. of Public Safety
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety Driver Service Bureau has announced a new Mississippi driver’s license design. This new design showcases various iconic elements of Mississippi, including the new state flag, a guitar, the state outline, and music notes. “This new design does a great job capturing the special spirit of Mississippi,” said Governor Tate […] The post New driver’s license design released by Dept. of Public Safety appeared first on The Panolian.
Brown completes Fire Academy
Firefighter Landon M. Brown of the Batesville Fire Department is making a difference and has graduated Class 209 from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson. The intense seven-week course includes online, classroom, and hands-on instruction in the areas of fire behavior, fire […] The post Brown completes Fire Academy appeared first on The Panolian.
Quinn Minute – Short history of long film strips
Quinn Minute – Short history of long film strips By Rix Quinn Not long ago at a class reunion, several of us got to talking about “film strips.” If you attended elementary school during the 1950s through 1970s, you may remember these visual learning tools. Because there were so many of us, states quickly constructed […] The post Quinn Minute – Short history of long film strips appeared first on The Panolian.
Dine al fresco whenever weather allows
By Kara Kimbrough Memorial Day marked the official start of summer and that means it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors. An easy way to do that is to dine al fresco, or outdoors, as often as possible. By that I mean, as long as our tepid Mississippi weather allows you to eat a meal […] The post Dine al fresco whenever weather allows appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Municipal Court
Batesville Municipal Court Compiled by Brad Greer The City of Batesville held Municipal Court proceedings Thursday, May 23, with Judge Jay Westfaul presiding. Zannie Lee Baker, 1031 Bethlehem Road, Batesville, pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and was fined $567. Derrick Dewayne Brown, 107 Armstrong Street, Batesville, was issued an arrest warrant for failing […] The post Batesville Municipal Court 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 20 Denise […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log May 21 Shagbark Drive, 88 year old male with difficulty breathing. Jackson St., female has fallen and needs assistance. Hwy. 51 in front of Piggly Wiggly, vehicle accident, unknown injuries. Hemlock Rd., general fine alarm. Randy Hendrix Dr., North Miss. Crisis Center, fire alarm. Broad St., 66 year old female […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Mundane things make a big difference in your garden
By Felder Rushing Garden Columnist Funny how little mundane things can make a big difference in the garden. Gardeners faithfully, doggedly, hew to a handful of simple chores, done over and over because they are important for success. Most are simple and straightforward, even with myriad variations and approaches, but they are taken for granted […] The post Mundane things make a big difference in your garden appeared first on The Panolian.
Purple plants create a striking garden
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Mabel Murphree’s Tupelo garden has an impressive variety of plants, but what really caught my attention were her purple blooms. One of the first plants that stood out to me was the chive, typically known as an herb but also a great pollinator plant. The beauty of chive flowers […] The post Purple plants create a striking garden appeared first on The Panolian.
Cemetery custodian praised for years of service
Cemetery custodian praised for years of service By Mary Murphy New Enon Community Memorial Day Week brought many happy, graduation to many families, and social gatherings to give the young graduates a time to enjoy their blessing. We also celebrate our families who have lost many family members. Military families are special, no one will […] The post Cemetery custodian praised for years of service appeared first on The Panolian.
NP students get signing bonuses
On May 13, Skills That Pay, an awareness campaign run by The Skills Foundation, in partnership with Tennessee Valley Authority, presented graduating seniors at North Panola High School with signing bonuses to celebrate the students’ commitment to their future and their choice to enter essential, hands-on professions that contribute to the backbone of our communities. […] The post NP students get signing bonuses appeared first on The Panolian.
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