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Lafayette school bus involved in early morning crash
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, the Lafayette County Fire Department and the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a wreck this morning involving a vehicle and a Lafayette County school bus. According to officials on the scene, all children have been returned to the care of their parents. “All occupants of the school bus were checked […] The post Lafayette school bus involved in early morning crash appeared first on The Panolian.
Arbor Day tree giveaway
Staff Report The Panola County Soil and Water Conservation District announces that free trees will be given away on Friday, Feb. 9, in observation of Arbor Day. Bald Cypress, Southern Red Oak, Cherrybark Oak, Laurel Oak, and Shumard Oak will be given away. The trees will be available at the USDA Batesville Service Center, located […] The post Arbor Day tree giveaway appeared first on The Panolian.
Giving thanks for deep sleep
By Jan Penton-Miller Columnist On this crisp morning I burrow under the covers a little longer. Warm delight engulfs me as my mind slowly awakens from that sleepy state of moonbeams and mistletoe. I feel the chill on my nose and inwardly sigh with pleasure. Not so long ago sleep eluded me for many, many […] The post Giving thanks for deep sleep appeared first on The Panolian.
State ballot initiative rights will be a long, complex fight
By Sid Salter Columnist Once again, the issue of whether Mississippi voters should have the very straightforward power to bypass the Mississippi Legislature and propose changes to state statutes or the state Constitution of 1890 is front and center. This is a fight for lawmaking power that has ebbed and flowed through the Legislature and […] The post State ballot initiative rights will be a long, complex fight appeared first on The Panolian.
Letter to the Editor Samaritan’s Purse thanks Batesville
Dear Editor, Generosity throughout Batesville contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2023, the ministry is now sending over 11.3 million shoebox gifts […] The post Letter to the Editor Samaritan’s Purse thanks Batesville appeared first on The Panolian.
Addiction, human trafficking: Don’t become a dual victim
By Mark Stovall Guest Columnist Human trafficking is becoming a huge problem in the state of Mississippi. In 2021 alone, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation-Human Trafficking Special Victims Unit received 275 reports with 368 victims statewide – 300 of whom were potential minors. Shockingly, over 100 cases involved familial sex trafficking – incidents where family […] The post Addiction, human trafficking: Don’t become a dual victim appeared first on The Panolian.
Put me in coach, I’m ready to play
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist Our youngest son loves football. We have a picture of him playing in a YMCA league in second grade. The shoulder pads and helmet were bigger than he was. The image is quite comical. His mom has never been a fan of the game. While supporting him playing, she worries […] The post Put me in coach, I’m ready to play appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
Jan. 23 3:02 a.m. – Hwy. 6E, Dodge’s Store, 64 year old male with foot pain. 4:20 a.m. – Maple Ln., 65 year old female disoriented and nauseated. 10:33 a.m. – Hwy. 6, east of I-55 for vehicle accident, roadway is blocked, Lifeguard en route. 6:59 p.m. – Van Voris St., Smith Laundry, 64 year […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log 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. 22 Georgia Ann Young, 1365 Mandy […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Lessons learned from Grandmother’s pistol
By John Nelson Columnist I was about 10 when I first saw a nickel-plated pistol in a bureau drawer in my grandparents home. As I later learned, it was a Smith & Wesson revolver with a patent date of July 7, 1903, and something of a milestone in that company’s development of its modern revolver. […] The post Lessons learned from Grandmother’s pistol appeared first on The Panolian.
Property Transfers
Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between Jan. 22 – 26, 2024, as recorded with the Panola County Chancery Clerk: Second Judicial District Sean Copeland and Jordan Copeland to Robbie Ann Saxton, A fractional part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 9 South, Range 6 West. Cortney Paige Kester […] The post Property Transfers appeared first on The Panolian.
Old friend, rambling partner remembered
By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News Once again, I am dedicating my column to a dear and precious friend, Veedy Kennedy Franklin. Veedy was the twin sister to Beedy Kennedy Anderson. Twin sisters married cousins. Beedy to Jesse Bates (J.B.) Anderson and Veedy to Richard Woodrow (Woody) Franklin. Beedy and J.B. Anderson had two sons, […] The post Old friend, rambling partner remembered appeared first on The Panolian.
One day the last ship will sail
By Mary Murphy New Enon Community We travel not far to find you sitting there lost in the midst of a cloud. I listen to the stories of the women who lived through the Holocaust, let the dead bury the dead, but the memories clean your soul. I’m glad my children had a chance to […] The post One day the last ship will sail appeared first on The Panolian.
Restaurant inspection grades
Staff report The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 13 food service inspections in Panola County between Jan. 1 and Jan. 28 with all receiving A grades. Restaurants and other food facilities are required to display their inspection results with a letter grade to clearly communicate the most recent Health Department inspection. The A, B or […] The post Restaurant inspection grades appeared first on The Panolian.
2024 Livestock Show Awards
Staff Report Award winners at the Panola County Livestock Show held Jan. 13, listed by exhibitor, are: Lucy Rhines 1st place 8 & 9 year old beef showmanship Jacob McBride Grand Champion Steer with his English and English Cross entry Grady McBride 3rd place 10 & 11 year old beef showmanship Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer […] The post 2024 Livestock Show Awards appeared first on The Panolian.
Livestock Show Awards
The 2024 Panola County Livestock Show was held at the Batesville Civic Center on Saturday, Jan. 13, with local 4-H and Future Farmers of America youth showcasing their animals, and the skills they learned caring for the livestock and participating for judges. Additional photos and awards lists by exhibitors are on Pages 2 and 3 […] The post Livestock Show Awards appeared first on The Panolian.
Aldermen approve utility assistance plan
The frigid cold and icy streets of January may have passed, but the bills for those eight days will soon be in mailboxes across the city. Batesville officials last week adjusted utility payment schedules to offer a bit of relief for residents soon to receive much higher-than-usual charges. City Clerk Susan Berryhill made the recommendations […] The post Aldermen approve utility assistance plan appeared first on The Panolian.
County records year’s first homicide
The county’s first homicide of the new year was recorded Saturday, Jan. 27, at a residence on Mimosa Drive in Pope. Thomas Gregory Gant, Sr., 53, was pronounced dead at the scene by Lifeguard personnel when they responded to the emergency call. Taken into custody after the death was the victim’s son, Thomas Gregory Gant, […] The post County records year’s first homicide appeared first on The Panolian.
Northwest to honor Reedy Acres Foundation as award recipient
News release Northwest Mississippi Community College is awarding its annual Outstanding Corporation Award to Reedy Acres Foundation. The foundation will be honored at the Northwest Soiree March 2 at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts on the Senatobia campus. The Reedy Acres Foundation was established in the 1990s by Brownlow “Brownie” and Dorris Crawford […] The post Northwest to honor Reedy Acres Foundation as award recipient appeared first on The Panolian.
Ribbon Cut For Delta Health Alliance
Delta Health Alliance celebrated the grand opening of its new Batesville office on Friday, Jan. 26, with a ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by Panola Partnership. Located on Hwy. 51S in the Madison Square Shopping Center, Delta Health Alliance is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that works to change health care and education in the Mississippi Delta […] The post Ribbon Cut For Delta Health Alliance appeared first on The Panolian.
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