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Spring Sprucing on the Square
Members of the Batesville Garden Club change out and upgrade flower beds and planters on the Batesville Square each spring and fall, adding variety and color to the established landscape. Busy over the weekend sprucing up the downtown area were (front) Ann McDowell, Carol Bullard, (back) Pam Russell, Erin Crockett, Susan Rall, and Rosemary Womble. The post Spring Sprucing on the Square appeared first on The Panolian.
Remember for those who can’t on Memorial Day
By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route John 15:13. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Memorial Day is the traditional start of summer. There will be travel to see family and friends over the long holiday weekend, barbeques, boating, and general celebrations for the day. […] The post Remember for those who can’t on Memorial Day appeared first on The Panolian.
It’s finally time for our empty nest
By Les Ferguson, Jr., Columnist Six. Read ‘em and weep. Between my wife and I, we have raised six young men. That’s a lot of teenage angst, outgrown tennis shoes, cars, and high insurance bills. As far as groceries are concerned, we should have been awarded stock options from Kroger. Like I said, six. Can […] The post It’s finally time for our empty nest appeared first on The Panolian.
Crazy Colorful Contest Winners
Receiving prizes in Saturday’s Color Me Happy kids fun run and Touch a Truck event sponsored by Panola Partnership were (from left) Katie Capwell (3rd), Allie Capwell (2nd), and Mylee Kate Drummond (1st). They are pictured with judges Karin Hardin, Rev. Jerry Long, and Mayor Hal Ferrell. The post Crazy Colorful Contest Winners appeared first on The Panolian.
South Panola wins 6A State Championship – first since back-to-back 5A titles
For the first time in 16 years, South Panola softball can finally call themselves state champions again. The Lady Tigers (30-5) capped off their storybook season with a 1-0 win over Hancock County Thursday at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg to capture its first 6A State title. South Panola won back-to-back 5A championships […] The post South Panola wins 6A State Championship – first since back-to-back 5A titles 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 6 L.B. […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log May 7 Pettit St., 65 year old male has fallen and hit his head. Shamrock Dr., 57 year old female with difficulty breathing. Jackson St., 21 year old male with Sickle Cell pain, Lifeguard has been toned. May 8 Keating Rd., near Kroger, two vehicle accident, roadway is blocked. May […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Fish fries and mustard seed faith
By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News It looks so lonesome to pass the Mt. Olivet parsonage and you see no life. Bro. Charles and Amanda were there for 11 years. You could always see some form of life. Sometimes they walked two little white dogs. They are totally remodeling the parsonage since there has never […] The post Fish fries and mustard seed faith appeared first on The Panolian.
Highs and lows part of Mothers’ life
By Mary Murphy New Enon Community Sunday was a day we will never see again. With all of its beauty. Oh, what a day it was. Many families came together giving and receiving love. The thunders roar loudly, like that of a bull horn. Waking those who are asleep. The highs and lows of a […] The post Highs and lows part of Mothers’ life appeared first on The Panolian.
New coffee buddy on the way
By Jan Penton Miller Columnist The early morning’s crisp, cool air delights my senses as I sip a cup of steaming liquid gold. I settle into my back porch rocker, noticing my feathered friends and playful squirrels have not yet made an appearance. My face breaks out into a huge grin with the thought that […] The post New coffee buddy on the way appeared first on The Panolian.
Republican train speeds away without rebels
By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route The state Republican Party held its convention May 10 and 11. I went to Jackson with high hopes and high expectations. The Lafayette County Republican Party, of whom none of us had ever been to a convention before, was stymied by a lack of information about what was to […] The post Republican train speeds away without rebels appeared first on The Panolian.
Farm Bill deadline draws attention to SNAP policies
By Sid Salter Columnist On Capitol Hill, the calendar is driving increased partisan attention on the new U.S. Farm Bill. The current 2018 Farm Bill will expire on Sept. 30. Congress and President Joe Biden extended the five-year original term of the bill on Nov. 16, 2023. The headlines are already gravitating to the most […] The post Farm Bill deadline draws attention to SNAP policies appeared first on The Panolian.
Northern Lights of Panola
The Aurora Borealis auroras that were visible Friday and Saturday across the Southeast were a result of increased solar activity, including a series of solar flares and coronal mass projections from the sun, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center. The curtains of green, red and purple lights were spotted […] The post Northern Lights of Panola appeared first on The Panolian.
SP Teachers of the Year
South Panola School District honored the Teachers of the Year from each of the seven main buildings in the district. The teachers were introduced and given awards at a luncheon held at Batesville Elementary. At the event, Christye Sanders was named District Teacher of the Year. Asst. Superintendent Dr. Jamone Edwards, Trustee Sandra Darby, Amanda […] The post SP Teachers of the Year appeared first on The Panolian.
All District Basketball Awards at NDS
A trio of juniors on the North Delta School Lady Green Wave basketball team were recognized last week at Awards Days for their inclusion on the All-District team for the 2023-24 season. Members include, Cadie Coker, Ann Kristopher Wolfe and Kori Cox. Also included in the picture is Head Coach Frank Miller and Assistant Coach […] The post All District Basketball Awards at NDS appeared first on The Panolian.
Don’t mess with Barney or his song
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist Purple is not my color. I don’t think I’ve ever owned any clothes with purple, not even a tie. I may have had a Minnesota Vikings belt buckle back when Archie Manning played for them. No shade thrown on those of you who are into purple; it’s just not my […] The post Don’t mess with Barney or his song appeared first on The Panolian.
The Cross, the Eagles’ flag, the rest of the story
COVID hit our country in the Spring of 2020. Into various levels of quarantine and hibernation we went. To remain positive and productive, local Troop 478 Boy Scouts Archer and Webb Murphey used this time to complete their Eagle Scout projects at The Cross. One of the Eagle projects included the construction and installation of […] The post The Cross, the Eagles’ flag, the rest of the story appeared first on The Panolian.
SP playing for State Championship – Softball Tigers in 3-game series at Hattiesburg
The South Panola softball team retained their North 6A State title last week by sweeping Neshoba Central 6-0 and 5-3, but the Lady Tigers have unfinished business to take care of. After falling to Northwest Rankin last year in the state finals, South Panola will look for some redemption and a chance to bring back […] The post SP playing for State Championship – Softball Tigers in 3-game series at Hattiesburg appeared first on The Panolian.
Nurses Pinned at Holmes
On Thursday, May 2, Holmes Community College held a pinning ceremony in the Corey Forum for the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students from the Grenada Campus. The ceremony commemorates the students’ successful completion of their nursing coursework and clinical rotations. The ADN students receiving pins from Panola County were Lilly Morrow, Emma Evans, and Tiffany […] The post Nurses Pinned at Holmes appeared first on The Panolian.
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