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Lighten up! It’s time to celebrate spring
By Kara Kimbrough Food Columnist Mother’s Day may have come and gone, along with a few college graduations, but there are still plenty of special occasions occurring from now until summer. High school graduations, bridal showers and milestone birthdays are just a few of the reasons to celebrate the special people in your life. And […] The post Lighten up! It’s time to celebrate spring appeared first on The Panolian.
Code Enforcement Officer Sworn
Judge Jay Westfaul administered the law enforcement oath to Hughey McDaniel last week during a session of Batesville Municipal Court. McDaniel, a retired Mississippi Highway Patrol officer, will serve in the Code Enforcement Office, responsible for routine inspections and policing the city for violations of property codes. McDaniel was a Batesville Police officer from 1992-99 […] The post Code Enforcement Officer Sworn appeared first on The Panolian.
Chasing 27 – Coach Jim Tom Copeland & NDS Green Wave baseball
Editor’s Note: This features appeared in the 2024 Profile magazine as Coach Copeland and the Green Wave baseball team were in the running for the North Hall baseball title and chasing a school-record 27 wins. After a fantastic season, the 2024 team lost to Kirk Academy this week to end up 25-9, just two short […] The post Chasing 27 – Coach Jim Tom Copeland & NDS Green Wave baseball appeared first on The Panolian.
Addison Lawrence to represent Panola County at Miss Hospitality contest in July
The Panola Partnership has presented the 2024 Miss Hospitality title to Addison Lawrence, 20, daughter of Mario and Natalie Lawrence, and will participate in this year’s 75th year of the Mississippi Miss Hospitality competition in Hattiesburg this July. The role of Miss Hospitality is to be the face of a county’s tourism and economic development, […] The post Addison Lawrence to represent Panola County at Miss Hospitality contest in July appeared first on The Panolian.
Courtland man charged in credit card fraud
On May 3, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business for a call on the 2200 block of Jackson Avenue regarding credit card fraud. An individual from out of state called regarding a charge on their card from this location. After investigation, Ladarius Wren, 31, of Courtland, was arrested and charged with Credit […] The post Courtland man charged in credit card fraud appeared first on The Panolian.
Clear Creek Boat Ramp reopens at Sardis Lake in Northwest Mississippi
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that the boat ramp at Clear Creek has been reopened for public boat launching. Clear Creek is a popular access point for fishermen on the south side of Sardis Lake. The ramp was closed in March 2023 when a portion of the concrete surface collapsed. […] The post Clear Creek Boat Ramp reopens at Sardis Lake in Northwest Mississippi appeared first on The Panolian.
SP Track & Field Day Friday
Staff Report The 2024 Track and Field Day will be held Friday, May 10, at Tiger Stadium on the Robert H. Dunlap Field. If it rains, it will be postponed until Thursday, May 16. The athletes parade onto the field and Superintendent Dr. Del Phillips will open the ceremony at 9 a.m. Assistant Superintendent Jamone […] The post SP Track & Field Day Friday appeared first on The Panolian.
R.L. Boyce film premieres this week
News Release The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) this week premiered a series of tribute films celebrating the life and work of Hill Country blues musician R.L. Boyce of Como and the eight other gifted individuals awarded the 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in folk and traditional arts. Beautifully crafted […] The post R.L. Boyce film premieres this week appeared first on The Panolian.
1788 book set math course for Americans
By Gene Hays MSgt. USMC (Ret) By 1785 Americans were ready for new math. In 1773, the sixth edition of Thomas Dilworth’s classic Schoolmaster’s Assistant was the dominant textbook of the day for students in American grammar schools. Dilworth was a British cleric and schoolteachers used his book as they delivered lessons to their pupils. […] The post 1788 book set math course for Americans appeared first on The Panolian.
Wisdom of a lifetime passed to children
By Mary Murphy New Enon Community Dear Mother, It has been a long time since we have spoken to each other. When you were with us, your beauty was always a light that shone bright. The lady I remember, always looked after others, when you needed so much attention yourself. After learning of your illness, […] The post Wisdom of a lifetime passed to children appeared first on The Panolian.
Pesky passwords and lost phones
By Jan Penton Miller “Now where did I put my little green book?” In my hurry to go on to the next thing I often forget to put a new password in my little green book. Everything is easily accessible on the cloud, right? Well…it depends on what easy really means. When my phone came […] The post Pesky passwords and lost phones appeared first on The Panolian.
Missed opportunity, but Medicaid talk changed this session
By Sid Salter Columnist While not an absolute, it’s been my experience that political change comes slowly in Mississippi – as slowly as molasses on a cold biscuit. That’s my take on the disappointing failure of Mississippi lawmakers to reach a consensus on a plan to expand Medicaid coverage to our state’s working poor. The […] The post Missed opportunity, but Medicaid talk changed this session 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. April 29 Bonnie Lynn Winter, 650 Vance […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
April 30 Hwy. 51S, Skyline Motel, 30 year old female has a toothache. Hwy. 6W, Donald’s Donuts, 19 year old female may pass out. Gracie Cove, 66 year old male with difficulty breathing. Jackson St., lift assist, caller advises she is not injured. Van Voris St., 63 year old male is light headed. Wal Mart […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Restaurant Inspections
Staff Report The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 16 food service inspections in Panola County between April 1- 30, with 12 facilities receiving A grades. There were three B grades and one assigned C. Restaurants and other food facilities are required to display their inspection results with a letter grade to clearly communicate the most […] The post Restaurant Inspections appeared first on The Panolian.
Curious names from Buck Snort to Hog Eye
By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News I enjoy reading different translations of the Bible. When I go to Goodwill and other thrift stores, I look for Bibles. Recently I found a Bible still in the gift box with a young man’s name engraved. I immediately prayed for the young man wherever he might be. I […] The post Curious names from Buck Snort to Hog Eye appeared first on The Panolian.
Passalong plants are not for everyone
By Felder Rushing Garden Columnist Passalong plants are not for everyone. Some are too mundane for modern tastes, eschewed by bored gardeners looking for new thrills, or don’t look enticing in little pots on garden center racks, or are a bit untidy and need a little containing. That said, there are important reasons to keep […] The post Passalong plants are not for everyone appeared first on The Panolian.
Sunday night fray blamed on tequila
It was ocho on the cinco in Batesville Sunday night. Eight citizens were arrested following a melee outside El Mariachi Bar and Grill. Cell phone videos of the disturbance have been widely circulated in North Mississippi and beyond, drawing comments about the brazen contempt shown for local law enforcement. Of the hundred or more participants […] The post Sunday night fray blamed on tequila appeared first on The Panolian.
Attempt to remove Morrow from board fails – Anonymous letter accused alderman of violating residency rules
A special meeting called by Batesville Mayor Hal Ferrell last Tuesday failed to remove longtime Alderman Teddy Morrow from office when his fellow board members voted 4-0 to affirm his residency and qualifications to serve as an elected official, including the right to seek the office of Mayor in next year’s city elections. In the […] The post Attempt to remove Morrow from board fails – Anonymous letter accused alderman of violating residency rules appeared first on The Panolian.
Seafood Queen – Batesville native wins Mississippi Seafood Cookoff
Chef Erika Lipe, a native of Batesville and owner of Sola Oxford, was named the winner of the Mississippi Seafood Cookoff in Gulfport on Friday, becoming the first ever Queen of Mississippi Seafood. Lipe said becoming the first woman to win the state title was exactly what motivated her to join the competition. “When I […] The post Seafood Queen – Batesville native wins Mississippi Seafood Cookoff appeared first on The Panolian.
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