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Big Check for Sardis
The Town of Sardis was the recipient of $750,000 through a federal community projects special appropriation on Tuesday in Greenwood. Rep. Bennie Thompson, who has represented the MS 2nd Congressional District since 1993, made the “big check” presentation of three-quarters of a million dollars for economic development initiatives and support to Sardis Mayor Richard McCarty […] The post Big Check for Sardis appeared first on The Panolian.
Green Wave breezes past St. Joe – Up 1-0 in best-of-three series against Canton
Holding true to form, North Delta School breezed into the second round of the MAIS 4A baseball playoffs after making quick work of Greenville St. Joe 2-0 in the opening round best-of-three series. North Delta( 22-7) advanced to take on Canton Academy and won the first of the series in dramatic fashion Monday night at […] The post Green Wave breezes past St. Joe – Up 1-0 in best-of-three series against Canton appeared first on The Panolian.
Advice to Upcoming Graduates 2024
By Robert St. John Columnist My advice to upcoming graduates: You are a few years away from beginning your professional life, but you are only weeks away from planning for it. The decision you make about your professional life should be the easiest decision you ever make — your career should be about one thing: […] The post Advice to Upcoming Graduates 2024 appeared first on The Panolian.
Why the turtle crosses the road
By Hunter Cloud It is the time of year where drivers encounter all sorts of reptilian wildlife on their drives. Rattlesnakes, copperheads, box turtles and sliders make their way across the road. Colt Mooney, a wildlife biologist with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, said the state is home to two dozen species […] The post Why the turtle crosses the road appeared first on The Panolian.
Federal probation officer has child porn charges filed
A federal probation officer from Water Valley faces child pornography charges in Lafayette County. Lonnie Everill, 44, of Yalobusha County is accused of distributing and possessing child pornography. The FBI filed a 12-page complaint on April 16 alleging Everill was using an online chat in an attempt to have sex with a 9-year-old girl from […] The post Federal probation officer has child porn charges filed appeared first on The Panolian.
Annuals given winter care can become perennials
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service During my Southern Gardening travels across Mississippi, I have observed how plants grow differently across the state. For example, several perennial plants that typically grow in some areas act as annuals in other areas due to colder winter temperatures. However, by planting these plants in containers and bringing them […] The post Annuals given winter care can become perennials appeared first on The Panolian.
Como’s Ingle Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division at Grenada Lake event
Jeff Ingle of Como won the Strike King co-angler division and $1,274 Saturday, after bringing five bass to the scale that totaled 11 pounds, 8 ounces, in the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Grenada Lake . Hosted by the Grenada Tourism Commission, the tournament was the second event of […] The post Como’s Ingle Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division at Grenada Lake event appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville student wins awards at Scholastic Art Competition
The Mississippi School of the Arts (MSA) Visual Arts students recently received 99 awards in the prestigious 2024 Regional Scholastic Art Competition hosted by The Mississippi Museum of Art. Neon Camp, a senior from Batesville won 2 Gold Keys and 2 Honorable Mentions. American Visions and Gold Key award winners will be on display at […] The post Batesville student wins awards at Scholastic Art Competition appeared first on The Panolian.
In Medicaid debate, look at fast growing rural mortality rates
By Sid Salter Columnist As Mississippi legislators head to conference on the state’s first sincere consideration of some form of Medicaid expansion, we’ve heard alarms sounded by the right and the left on why the state alternately should or should not expand Medicaid coverage for the state’s working poor. Proponents of Medicaid expansion celebrate the […] The post In Medicaid debate, look at fast growing rural mortality rates 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 8 Tyteanna Lynette Smith, 115 Magnolia […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
April 9 Autumn Av., 59 year old female has fallen. Hwy. 6W near the overhead bridge, two-car accident, no report of injuries, roadway is partially blocked. Hwy. 6E, Delta Car Wash, caller advises there are wires in the wash area smoking. Corporate Dr., Insituform, 27 year old male has passed out, Lifeguard has been toned. […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Make your own meatballs and roasted chicken
By Kara Kimbrough Saying anything negative about local supermarkets goes against my beliefs. The 12+ years I worked for a supermarket chain still rank near the top of best work experiences of all time (flying around in the private jet didn’t hurt) and gave me a lifelong appreciation for neighborhood grocery stores. Fast forward to […] The post Make your own meatballs and roasted chicken appeared first on The Panolian.
Letter to the Editor Timberidge Apt. residents suffering in bad conditions
Dear Editor, Hello, I want to make the citizens and the City of Batesville and the state aware of one of its housing apartments that has tenants living in them with circumstances that are inhumane and unhealthy for the individuals who reside in them. The Timberidge Apartments, located at 211 Tubbs Road, is home to […] The post Letter to the Editor Timberidge Apt. residents suffering in bad conditions appeared first on The Panolian.
Time marches on; clock keeps spinning
By Jan Penton-Miller Columnist Mike and I have been deep into a house restoration project, and I have run to Home Depot so many times I should have stock in the store. The other day I was on one of my supply runs to purchase paint. I spent a little time perusing the colors and […] The post Time marches on; clock keeps spinning appeared first on The Panolian.
Property Transfers
Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between April 8-12, 2024, as recorded with the Panola County Chancery Clerk: Second Judicial District Robert Shipp, IV, et al. to Robert Shipp, IV, A part of Section 4, Township 9 South, Range 9 West. Silicon Ranch Corporation to West Camp M.B. Church, Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township […] The post Property Transfers appeared first on The Panolian.
Rotary Students of the Month
Batesville Rotary Club hosted its Students of the Month for April from South Panola HS and North Delta School at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Rotarians welcomed seniors Gus Cosby from South Panola and Harleigh Matthews to the luncheon. They were accompanied by teachers chosen by the students, Margret Doty (left) and Martha Mills (right). The post Rotary Students of the Month appeared first on The Panolian.
Richardson named Outstanding Student – Best of the ‘24 Diesel Technology class
Hunter Richardson was honored as the 2023-24 Outstanding Student of the Graduating class of the Diesel Technology Program of the Batesville Campus of Northwest Mississippi Community College Technical Program. The ceremony was held April 12 at the David M Haraway Center in Senatobia. Richardson is a 2022 North Delta School Graduate. He is the […] The post Richardson named Outstanding Student – Best of the ‘24 Diesel Technology class appeared first on The Panolian.
Lady Tigers finish undefeated in region
Cutline: Presley Gammel makes contact for the Lady Tigers last week against Lake Cormorant. South Panola softball finished 11-0 in 6A Region 1 games. (Kendall Bowlin) Lady Tigers finish undefeated in region Grady Beck Wilson hurls perfect game By Brad Greer South Panola capped off an undefeated Region 1-6A softball slate with […] The post Lady Tigers finish undefeated in region appeared first on The Panolian.
Picking in Batesville
The cast of the one of the longest and most watched television series in the country spent Tuesday in Batesville, filming at the home of Harvey and Linda Pinkston on Watts Street. Harvey was chosen by the producers of American Pickers as a feature for an upcoming episode, probably in about six months on the […] The post Picking in Batesville appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville native cookin’ the Q
Cutline: Batesville native Josh Booth began his culinary career in the kitchen at Domino’s on Hwy. 6. The certified Texas Booth’s Barbeque in Oxford doesn’t look much different than when it was called Lamar Yard just a few short months ago, but there have been a lot of changes. And Batesville native Josh Booth is […] The post Batesville native cookin’ the Q appeared first on The Panolian.
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