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North Delta Diamond Leaders
North Delta Diamond Leaders Batesville Rotary Club hosted the senior North Delta High School baseball players at its regular meeting Tuesday at the Panola Country Club. The Green Wave will be led by three seniors in the 2024 season, including (from left) Baylor Scammon, Deacon Downs, and Rowan Gordon. Head Coach Jim Tom Copeland (center) […] The post North Delta Diamond Leaders appeared first on The Panolian.
College Savings Program relaunches as ‘MS College and Career Savings’
On Feb. 13 State Treasurer David McRae announced the state’s 529 program has rebranded to become “Mississippi College and Career Savings.” The name change better reflects the true capacity of the program, which can be used for traditional four-year colleges, as well as vocational programs, apprenticeships and other career training. “For years, Mississippi’s college savings […] The post College Savings Program relaunches as ‘MS College and Career Savings’ appeared first on The Panolian.
DeSoto County residents arrested for payroll protection fraud
Three DeSoto County residents were arrested today, Feb. 13, on criminal charges related to their involvement in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain government funds intended to protect employees of endangered businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Payroll Protection Program of the U.S. Small Business Administration. According to court documents, Zipora Hudson, Montreal Hudson and […] The post DeSoto County residents arrested for payroll protection fraud appeared first on The Panolian.
Inaugural Casey Jones Blues Fest ushers in spring 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 namesake […] The post Inaugural Casey Jones Blues Fest ushers in spring in Water Valley appeared first on The Panolian.
Give gardeners a camellia as Valentine’s Day treat
By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service I recently had the pleasure of exploring Mr. Jim Smelley’s impressive camellia collection with some of the Pearl River County Master Gardeners. I began thinking about how these beautiful plants with their gorgeous blooms could be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for plant lovers. Mr. Jim, who is in […] The post Give gardeners a camellia as Valentine’s Day treat appeared first on The Panolian.
Monday is new voter registration deadline for primary election
Any Mississippian who has yet to register to vote must register by Monday, Feb. 12, in order to vote in the 2024 Primary Election. Races on the March 12 ballot include offices of President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. Representative. To register, applicants may: register in-person at their county circuit clerk’s office by Feb. 12 mail-in […] The post Monday is new voter registration deadline for primary election appeared first on The Panolian.
Black History Month Acts of heroism on the battlefield
Black History Month Acts of heroism on the battlefield Medal of Honor winners By Gene Hays MSgt, USMC (Ret) Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) proudly bears the name of U.S. Marine Private First Class Oscar P. Austin who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for heroism during the Vietnam War in February 1969. […] The post Black History Month Acts of heroism on the battlefield appeared first on The Panolian.
Quinn Minute – Prehistoric humans
By Rix Quinn We don’t give prehistoric people enough credit. These remarkable folks learned to walk upright, discovered fire, and invented the wheel. Sadly, they made that wheel out of wood, accidentally set it on fire…then had to start over again. Tribes painstakingly carved mud huts out of the earth. That must have been tough, […] The post Quinn Minute – Prehistoric humans appeared first on The Panolian.
Extreme weather makes winterkill tough to stop
By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service In less than half a year, Mississippi pastures have endured drought conditions and subfreezing temperatures, but landowners can soften the blow winterkill deals to their winter grazing systems. Rocky Lemus, forage specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said moderated grazing, cover crop planting and adequate soil nutrition […] The post Extreme weather makes winterkill tough to stop appeared first on The Panolian.
Sardis Lake plans Winter Revival
Staff Report Sardis Lake Baptist Church will hold its Winter Revival on Monday, Feb. 19 to Friday, Feb. 23 with services at 6:30 p.m. each day. Bro. Tim Henderson will be preaching Monday and Tuesday. Bro. Dennis Erwin will be preaching Wednesday and Thursday with The Erwin Family singing. Friday night will feature a Gospel […] The post Sardis Lake plans Winter Revival appeared first on The Panolian.
Tillatoba woman still missing
Staff Report A Yalobusha County woman reportedly last seen near Love’s Travel Stop in Batesville Jan. 23 remains missing, family members said this week. Cheyenne Snow, 26, of Tillatoba, left her place of employment at Blauer, Inc., about 9:30 a.m., telling a supervisor she had a family emergency. Batesville Police have opened a missing person […] The post Tillatoba woman still missing appeared first on The Panolian.
West Camp presenting Black History Program
Staff Report West Camp M.B. Church will have its annual Black History Program on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Rev. Carl Brown and the Shiloh M.B. Church family will be the special guests. All are cordially invited to attend the service. The post West Camp presenting Black History Program 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. Jan. 29 Damien Scott Duckworth, 2191 Riales […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Prides Celebrate 71 Years
Clarence W. Pride Sr. and Jennie R. Pride of Batesville are celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary. The couple united in holy marriage on February 7, 1953 by Rev. L. W. Deloney in Sardis. Both are retired, residents of Panola County, and members of The New Bethlehem Baptist Church. Together they have 15 children, 47 grandchildren, […] The post Prides Celebrate 71 Years appeared first on The Panolian.
Property Transfers
Property Transfers Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between Jan. 29 – Feb. 2, 2024, as recorded with the Panola County Chancery Clerk: Second Judicial District Kevin Gibson and Cecil Gibson to Kevin Gibson, A parcel in Section 16, Township 8 South, Range 5 West. William Conley Hemmings, III, as Executor, to William Conley Hemmings, […] The post Property Transfers appeared first on The Panolian.
Como Methodist Pancake Breakfast
Staff Report The annual Community Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Como Methodist Church Missions Committee will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, in the church fellowship hall. Tickets are $7 and are available at Como’s First Security Bank, as well as from Chris Griffin, Ed and Deborah Nelson, or at the door on the morning of […] The post Como Methodist Pancake Breakfast appeared first on The Panolian.
Time is out for keeping secrets
By Mary Murphy Enon Community Yesterday has come and gone, but today we learn more about our black American soldiers who were kept secret in WWI because of the color of their skin. They were so important in the war, they were called “Hell Fighters” by the Germans. The soldiers were so important they fought […] The post Time is out for keeping secrets appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
Jan. 30 Pearson St., vehicle accident, caller reports back his hurting. Hwy. 35S, grass fire Eureka St., medical alarm, negative contact with subject. Hwy. 6, area of Rose’s store, vehicle accident with injuries. Jan. 31 Armstrong St., 83 year old female with congestive heart failure, assist for Lifeguard. Eureka St., Batesville Police requesting assistance entering […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Deer season gives way to small game
By Hunter Cloud The Natchez Democrat Wednesday, Jan. 31, was the final day of deer season in most of Mississippi which frees up time for other outdoor activities. Small game hunting such as squirrels and rabbits are open until Feb. 28 and habitat work for turkeys and deer can occupy hunters until the spring turkey […] The post Deer season gives way to small game appeared first on The Panolian.
County board hears latest Panola problem – alert sounded for Myotis septentrionalis
Of all the problems in Panola County, add one more to the list. Namely, myotis septentrionalis, also known as the northern long-eared bat. Assistant county engineer Steven Gray informed the Board of Supervisors of the situation at Monday’s meeting at the Sardis Courthouse as part of the regular agenda. “This will make your day,” Gray […] The post County board hears latest Panola problem – alert sounded for Myotis septentrionalis appeared first on The Panolian.
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