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County still waiting on ‘mega’ storm shelters EOM office hoped to have 24 new units installed for spring storms
Staff Report With the spring tornado and severe storm season fast approaching, Emergency Operations Management director Daniel Cole is keeping a close eye on weather forecasts and waiting on updates from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on the status of new storm shelters awarded to Panola County in a mitigation grant more than a year […] The post County still waiting on ‘mega’ storm shelters EOM office hoped to have 24 new units installed for spring storms appeared first on The Panolian.
Leap Year gives extra day
Staff report Every four years most of the world gets an extra day to do whatever it is they do on most days. This year is a Leap Year and our calendar has 366 days. The extra day creates Feb. 29 that is not seen on calendars from non-Leap Years. The extra is added to […] The post Leap Year gives extra day appeared first on The Panolian.
Property Transfers
Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between Feb. 20 – 23, 2024, as recorded with the Panola County Chancery Clerk: Second Judicial District Fred A. Womble and Andrew A. Womble to Kayla Jones, A fractional part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 8 South, Range 6 West. Franky Lee Wrenn and Shawn Caldwell […] The post Property Transfers appeared first on The Panolian.
Ballots set for March 12 primary
Staff Report Mississippi will hold its presidential primaries on Tuesday, March 12, a week later than Super Tuesday, the day that 16 states will have their primaries, and generally the balloting that determines each party’s nominee for the November general election. In Panola County, the Democratic primary ballot will have no choices for voters, as […] The post Ballots set for March 12 primary appeared first on The Panolian.
Let’s hope AI can teach manners
By Bonnie Brown Columnist What is AI (Artificial Intelligence)? Well, it’s hard to explain because I don’t have the intelligence and training to tell you what it is. What I have heard and read indicates that AI is now a part of our everyday lives, and we are becoming more reliant on AI with each […] The post Let’s hope AI can teach manners appeared first on The Panolian.
Sawyer Brown coming to Civic Center May 31; Little Texas will be special guest
County music act Sawyer Brown will headline a concert at the Batesville Civic Center on Friday, May 31. Little Texas will be the opening guest band. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are available at batesvilleciviccenter-ms.com. Founded in 1981 in Kokomo, Indiana, the band played up to five sets a night, six days a week […] The post Sawyer Brown coming to Civic Center May 31; Little Texas will be special guest appeared first on The Panolian.
Griffin & the Girls – SP senior Kamiyha Griffin has her team at ‘The Big House’
For the first time since the 2007-08 season, the South Panola Lady Tigers basketball team will play in the “The Big House” Wednesday with a chance to advance to the State Championship game on Saturday. The Lady Tigers (22-3) arrived at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson this morning focused on Terry High School (24-6) of […] The post Griffin & the Girls – SP senior Kamiyha Griffin has her team at ‘The Big House’ appeared first on The Panolian.
Lady Tigers 3-0; play here Thursday
South Panola stayed unbeaten on the young softball season as the Lady Tigers defeated New Hope 14-7 on Feb. 20 and Lewisburg 4-2 the next day – both at home – to move their record to 3-0. SP-14 New Hope-7 The Tigers scored 10 runs in the final two innings to break open a 4-4 […] The post Lady Tigers 3-0; play here Thursday appeared first on The Panolian.
Tigers pick up diamond wins – Beat Clarksdale here, Southaven on the road
After losing their first game of the season 5-4 in 10 innings at Tupelo on Tuesday, Feb. 20, South Panola rebounded with two victories on the baseball diamond over Clarksdale at home 11-1 in five innings and a 6-3 road win against Southaven. SP-6 Southaven-3 After spotting the Chargers a 2-0 lead after two innings, […] The post Tigers pick up diamond wins – Beat Clarksdale here, Southaven on the road appeared first on The Panolian.
The mother of all misheard lyrics
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist I have it on good authority that a friend once had a celebrity crush on Linda Ronstadt. I can’t fault him too much; she was a pretty lady. Me? I was never much of a fan. I was more into Journey, Styx, Queen, or Boston in 1977. But that was […] The post The mother of all misheard lyrics appeared first on The Panolian.
Diamond Dig Winner
Breanna Spivy was the winner of the diamond necklace given away by Dale Copeland Jewelers at last weekend’s Bill Lipscomb Memorial Rodeo held at the Batesville Civic Center. The diamond dig is always a popular event with the rodeo crowd as female fans rush to the rodeo floor to dig for the hidden jewelry. (Glennie […] The post Diamond Dig Winner appeared first on The Panolian.
Rep. Hawkins Takes First Turn at Well
Freshman Representative Josh Hawkins (R – Batesville) introduced House Bill 940 to the Mississippi House of Representatives marking his first time speaking from the well in the House Chamber. The bill would revise publication and bid requirements for Design-Build projects and allow use of alternate contracting methods for the Mississippi Transportation Commission. HB 940 passed unanimously 121-0 […] The post Rep. Hawkins Takes First Turn at Well appeared first on The Panolian.
Chicken jambalaya recipe and a proud family meal at Emeril’s
By Robert St. John Food Columnist (Recipe at end of article) There are many emotions associated with parenthood. Joy and amusement come to mind immediately. The early responsibilities of parenting can bring worry and guilt. There can be irritation and disappointment as well. The unique thing about being a parent is that sometimes one can […] The post Chicken jambalaya recipe and a proud family meal at Emeril’s appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville, Oxford, Tallahatchie police work together to solve burglaries
Since early January the Enid and Teasdale area of Tallahatchie County has been the target of property crimes, mainly involving auto burglaries. During the course of the investigation, the Tallahatchie County Sheriff’s Office worked with several outside agencies and increased patrol in the area in an attempt to deter any more burglaries. On Feb. 22, […] The post Batesville, Oxford, Tallahatchie police work together to solve burglaries appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville firefighters complete Fire Academy course
Firefighters Calen Walker and Parker Liddell of the Batesville Fire Department graduated Class 207 from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson on Thursday, Feb. 22. This intense seven-week course includes online, classroom, and hands-on instruction in the areas of fire behavior, fire […] The post Batesville firefighters complete Fire Academy course appeared first on The Panolian.
Use ferns to add beauty in shaded garden areas
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service If you wonder what plants can be used in shaded areas of your landscape, I suggest that hardy and low-maintenance ferns are a great choice for adding lush, green foliage. Ferns come in a variety of sizes, textures and colors that can add visual interest to darker areas of […] The post Use ferns to add beauty in shaded garden areas appeared first on The Panolian.
Oxford, Fulton natives are the two guardsmen who died in helicopter crash
By Lt. Col. Deidre D. Smith and Daniel Szarek Mississippi National Guard The two soldiers who died Feb. 23 in a helicopter crash were Chief Warrant Officer 4 Bryan Andrew Zemek, 36, an Oxford native, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Derek Joshua Abbott, 42, a native of Fulton. Their names were revealed Feb. 24 at […] The post Oxford, Fulton natives are the two guardsmen who died in helicopter crash appeared first on The Panolian.
Clarksdale resident sentenced to prison for assaulting postal carrier
A Clarksdale resident was sentenced Feb. 23 to serve the statutory maximum sentence of eight years in prison following his conviction for assaulting a U.S. Postal carrier. According to court documents, on Feb. 11, 2023 John Scott, 21, assaulted a U.S. Postal carrier and attempted to force the carrier to perform oral sex. Scott was […] The post Clarksdale resident sentenced to prison for assaulting postal carrier appeared first on The Panolian.
Mississippi Delta grain elevator owner pleads guilty to fraud
John R. Coleman, 47, of Greenwood appeared Feb. 23 before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills in Oxford and pleaded guilty to wire fraud. According to court documents, Coleman, an owner and operator of Express Grain, altered the company’s audited financial statements in order to receive a state warehouse license; lied about the amount of […] The post Mississippi Delta grain elevator owner pleads guilty to fraud appeared first on The Panolian.
Update: Four arrested in Pine Lane burglaries; more coming investigators say
Three juveniles and one adult have been arrested by Oxford Police in connection with the Thursday night auto burglaries on Pine Lane in Batesville. Chief of Police Dennis Darby said Batesville PD investigators had alerted area agencies of the break-ins. They were contacted by Oxford offices today when they realized the four individuals detained early […] The post Update: Four arrested in Pine Lane burglaries; more coming investigators say appeared first on The Panolian.
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