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Living historical records in tree ring details
By James L. Cummins Conservation Corner In our last article we talked a little about how tree rings form. Here will talk about how trees serve as living historical records and how studying the rings can be used to determine climate events. Tree Rings as Historical Records – By aging the trees of an area, […] The post Living historical records in tree ring details appeared first on The Panolian.
Forget pricey vacations: Enjoy free picnic areas during balmy spring
By Kara Kimbrough Dilemma: a tight budget doesn’t allow room for a flight to an expensive vacation spot. But here’s a thought: there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the beauty, warm sun and cool breezes of spring for the price of a tank of gas. One of the best ways to have fun […] The post Forget pricey vacations: Enjoy free picnic areas during balmy spring appeared first on The Panolian.
Celebrate National Library Week April 7-13 at First Regional Library
Celebrate National Library Week April 7-13, 2024 at First Regional Library Ready, set, library! National Library Week is April 7–13, 2024, and First Regional Library encourages everyone in the community to visit the library to take part in the festivities and explore all the library has to offer. Libraries give us a green light to […] The post Celebrate National Library Week April 7-13 at First Regional Library appeared first on The Panolian.
Panola County Miss Hospitality will compete in Hattiesburg in July
The 2024 Panola County Miss Hospitality isAddison Lawrence. She will represent Panola County at the Miss Hospitality competition in Hattiesburg in July. Pictured areMario, Natalie, Marlie and Addison Lawrence. (Panola Partnership) The post Panola County Miss Hospitality will compete in Hattiesburg in July appeared first on The Panolian.
Partnership Update – Business, industry leaders hear upbeat outlook at Annual Banquet
Panola Partnership held its Annual Banquet on Thursday, March 21, at 211 Main Hall and Gardens in Como. Speaking to the crowd of about 250, Director Joe Azar shared a presentation that offered an overview into the Partnership’s day-to-day and long term efforts of the economic development and business promotion entity that serves the county […] The post Partnership Update – Business, industry leaders hear upbeat outlook at Annual Banquet appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
March 19 Hwy. 6E, Holiday Inn, 20 year old female in the parking lot having trouble breathing. Shagbark Dr., 87 year old male subject with a medical emergency. Court St., Panola County Courthouse, subject has fallen near the Chancery Clerk’s office. Keating Grove, male subject has fallen from a ladder. Tubbs Rd., smell of gas. […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Indoor football attempt misses goal – Upset fans tailgate outside Civic Center with game canceled
The Batesville Civic Center was the site of disappointed football fans Saturday afternoon after the MS Raiders announced that its game against Corpus Christi had been canceled due to unsafe field conditions. Saturday’s event was to be the beginning of indoor football in Batesville, highly touted by Mayor Hal Ferell and supported by city officials […] The post Indoor football attempt misses goal – Upset fans tailgate outside Civic Center with game canceled appeared first on The Panolian.
New bail jumper television show features Batesville bounty hunter
Whether he is saving a life and putting out a fire or finding and bringing a bail jumper in, Batesville native Harvey Flowers’ goal is to treat everyone with the same respect and kindness. That mindset caught the attention of the producers of the new reality show, “Bail Jumpers: Candid Fugitive Conversations” on the Investigation […] The post New bail jumper television show features Batesville bounty hunter appeared first on The Panolian.
Easter scars from a burnt orange leisure suit
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist This past Sunday was Palm Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As you read this, Easter is just a few short days away. Easter has been a big day for as long as I can remember. Of course, as a kid, it was more about dying and hunting eggs […] The post Easter scars from a burnt orange leisure suit appeared first on The Panolian.
Softball Tigers improve to 13-2 – Coach Hicks garners 400th career win
South Panola’s Lady Tigers continued their winning ways on the softball diamond with district wins over Center Hill 25-3 in three innings Tuesday (March 19) and 4-1 over Saltillo at home Thursday (March 21). The team improved to 13-2 and 3-0 in district play and hosts Grenada Thursday before visiting Saltillo next Tuesday. SP-25 CH-3 […] The post Softball Tigers improve to 13-2 – Coach Hicks garners 400th career win appeared first on The Panolian.
Tigers drop pair at Center Hill – Hosting Saltillo Thursday
South Panola got off to a 0-2 start in district play last week with 8-3 and 11-4 losses to Center Hill. The Tigers (9-5-1, 0-2) will look to get into the regional win column when they host Saltillo Thursday before visiting Grenada Tuesday. Center Hill-8 SP-3 Game one of the district slate began Tuesday (March,19) […] The post Tigers drop pair at Center Hill – Hosting Saltillo Thursday appeared first on The Panolian.
Sardis native Sarah Doss Thomas honored by DeSoto Schools
Longtime DeSoto County educator and native of Sardis, Sarah Doss Thomas, was presented with a plaque of appreciation for her years of service as a teacher, school board member, MS Association of Educators representative, and REPA Sec./Treasurer. Pictured are (from left) current DeSoto County Superintendent of Education Cory Uselton, Thomas’ son Steve Doss, Thomas, REPA […] The post Sardis native Sarah Doss Thomas honored by DeSoto Schools appeared first on The Panolian.
2024 is a year for periodical cicadas
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service The South’s natural background music of the summer will start as soon as cicadas, known for their loud songs, emerge across parts of the state. Blake Layton, entomologist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said Mississippi is home to at least 24 types of cicadas. These are classified […] The post 2024 is a year for periodical cicadas appeared first on The Panolian.
South Panola selected for bus grant – Rebates designed to reduce diesel emissions
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has selected South Panola School district as one of 17 participants for the 2023-24 Mississippi Diesel School Bus Replacement Program. Seventeen school districts in the state will receive a rebate of up to $22,436.03 per bus to replace an older diesel school bus with a new school bus. The […] The post South Panola selected for bus grant – Rebates designed to reduce diesel emissions appeared first on The Panolian.
Casey Jones Blues Fest ushers in springtime in Water Valley
On Saturday, March 23, the Water Valley Main Street Association will hold its first Casey Jones Blues Festival. This free daytime event will occur throughout the downtown area in the heart of Water Valley, with live music at the Solero Stage, located on Main St. near the historic Casey Jones Railroad Museum – whose […] The post Casey Jones Blues Fest ushers in springtime in Water Valley appeared first on The Panolian.
It’s OK to have fun with the Easter meal
By Kara Kimbrough Food Columnist Christians celebrate Easter for one reason: to commemorate the resurrection of Christ three days following his death. As long as we remember this important fact and celebrate its true meaning, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a festive Easter brunch, lunch or dinner filled with favorite dishes. Likewise, I don’t see […] The post It’s OK to have fun with the Easter meal appeared first on The Panolian.
Retirement celebration for Kerry Pittman
Friends, family, and fellow law enforcement officers enjoyed refreshments and fellowship Thursday afternoon at a ceremony marking the retirement of Kerry Pittman from a long career in police work. Pittman served in a wide variety of law enforcement roles in this career ranging from Sheriff’s deputy to patrolman, investigator, and top administration. He was Deputy […] The post Retirement celebration for Kerry Pittman appeared first on The Panolian.
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