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City considering 90 acres for development
Land behind Lowe’s could be possible sportsplex site Batesville took a major economic development step last week, city officials said, entering into discussions to purchase 90 acres of prime commercial land located behind Lowe’s Home Improvement on Hwy. 6E. City board members have been contemplating the purchase for more than a year as Panola Partnership […] The post City considering 90 acres for development appeared first on The Panolian.
Internet estate sale for Mannings Friday
An online only estate sale will be held this week for items from the former home of the Eli Manning family. In addition to artwork, jewelry, and home furnishings, memorabilia from his careers as quarterback at Ole Miss and the NY Giants will be sold. The Mannings sold the Turnberry Court home last month to […] The post Internet estate sale for Mannings Friday appeared first on The Panolian.
Fostering a learning environment with a simple message
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist Three different graduates spoke for a few minutes at my youngest son’s recent high school graduation ceremony. There were the normal salutatorian and valedictorian speeches, plus one more towards the close of the ceremony. It was a well-thought-out commemoration of accomplishments that acknowledged this rite of passage. I don’t remember […] The post Fostering a learning environment with a simple message appeared first on The Panolian.
Country concert Friday at Batesville Civic Center
Batesville Civic Center will feature country music veterans Sawyer Brown Friday, May 31, for a concert expected to draw thousands to the city. The show starts at 7 p.m. with opening acts Little Texas and Shameless All-Star Country Band. The concert is part of a renewed effort to incorporate the Civic Center into the city’s […] The post Country concert Friday at Batesville Civic Center appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Observes Memorial Day
Batesville Boy Scouts Reef Robertson (left) and Jakob Caldwell escort U.S. Army Reserve Brigadier General Margaret Barnes (Ret.) as she prepares to lay a wreath of remembrance at the memorial monument on the downtown Square. The Exchange Club of Batesville presented the Memorial Day program that included a welcome by Mayor Hal Ferrell, posting of […] The post Batesville Observes Memorial Day appeared first on The Panolian.
Exchange program will mark Memorial Day
Retired Brigadier General will be guest speaker on Square Batesville will mark Memorial Day with the presentation of the Exchange Club’s annual program on the Square. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and feature Mississippi Ambassador Margarett Barnes of Jackson as guest speaker. All city and county government offices will be closed, as well […] The post Exchange program will mark Memorial Day appeared first on The Panolian.
Scholarship established in memory of beloved teacher
Math teacher Katina Kitchens Lloyd taught at North & South Panola The Panola County Chapter of the Rust College Alumni Association is currently raising funds to support an endowed scholarship at Rust College in Holly Springs in memory of Katina Kitchens Lloyd. Lloyd, a native of Panola County, was a graduate of Rust College with […] The post Scholarship established in memory of beloved teacher appeared first on The Panolian.
Louisiana case may signal changes in Southern state delegations
Louisiana case may signal changes in Southern state delegations By Sid Salter Columnist In a Louisiana congressional redistricting case, the Supreme Court decided last week to allow the state to use congressional maps that created a second Black majority district among the state’s six total districts. The high court case was brought when white voters […] The post Louisiana case may signal changes in Southern state delegations appeared first on The Panolian.
Why I’m still a Harrison Butker fan
Why I’m still a Harrison Butker fan By Thomas L. Knapp It’s graduation time in America! By which I mean: it’s “problematic” commencement speech time in America! For a couple of days, the big story (if commencement speeches can really be said to constitute news) was the Duke University student walkout on comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s […] The post Why I’m still a Harrison Butker fan appeared first on The Panolian.
Property Transfers
Property Transfers Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between May 13 – 17, 2024, as recorded with the Panola County Chancery Clerk: Second Judicial District Lateka Houston to Sandra Sawyer and Glenn Sawyer, Lot 8 and the South 44.8 feet of Lot 7 located in Hillandale Subdivision. Russell Paulk to The Russell Dalton Paulk, Jr. […] The post Property Transfers appeared first on The Panolian.
Panola County Jail Log
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. May 13 Rex […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Encourage one another, no matter the trial
Encourage one another, no matter the trial By Mary Murphy New Enon Community Today many of us thought we would not be here to elaborate another beautiful Mother’s Day, but the Lord saw fit for many of us to smile with the bright lights of our family. I was not blessed to have mine in […] The post Encourage one another, no matter the trial appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
May 14 Oakleigh Cove, residential fire alarm. Acorn Lane, elderly female has fallen and needs lift assist. Jackson St., 48 year old female needs lift assist. May 15 Hwy. 6 & Medical Center Drive, three vehicle accident, unknown injuries, roadway is blocked. Leonard St., 45 year old with an altered level of consciousness. Hwy. 51N, […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Make the versatile world of bulbs part of your garden
By Felder Rushing Gardening Columnist Time for a little romp through hardy bulbs – live-forever plants which add zesty seasonal surprises to the best gardens. And there are a lot, even for summer. Not to slight my heirloom late winter and early spring beauties, including very fragrant jonquils and paperwhites and all the other Narcissus, […] The post Make the versatile world of bulbs part of your garden appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Municipal Court
Compiled by Brad Greer The City of Batesville held Municipal Court proceedings Thursday, May 16, with Judge Jay Westfaul presiding. Dylan Boyce Crowell, 206 East Street, Batesville, had felony charges of possession of a controlled substance, firearm possession enhancement penalty and careless driving bound over to the Panola County Grand Jury. Travis Dean Gates, 6742 […] The post Batesville Municipal Court appeared first on The Panolian.
Tight beef cattle supplies push prices to 10-year high
By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Beef cattle prices are the best they have been in nearly a decade for Mississippi’s producers, but they face some tough management challenges to ensure their operations are profitable. “Producers are encouraged by high cattle prices and seem optimistic going into 2024,” said Brandi Karisch, beef cattle specialist with […] The post Tight beef cattle supplies push prices to 10-year high appeared first on The Panolian.
Peach Creek Baptist Church Celebrates 175 years
Peach Creek Baptist Church is celebrating its 175th anniversary on Sunday, May 26. Services include Sunday School at 10 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m., followed by a pot-luck lunch, and a celebration and remembrance gathering at 2 p.m. Current and former pastors, song leaders, and members will be in attendance, as well as representatives […] The post Peach Creek Baptist Church Celebrates 175 years appeared first on The Panolian.
Panola County Chiefs
Magnolia Heights School in Senatobia won the 2024 MAIS baseball championship in the 5A class, beating Oak Forest Academy in Amite, LA, in the final game. The Chiefs finished the season 35-5-1, playing in Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. Batesville native and South Panola alum Chris McMinn is head coach. Panola County players […] The post Panola County Chiefs appeared first on The Panolian.
Green Wave Players in Futures Game
North Delta School’s Herron Williams (left) and Owens Johnson played in the MAIS 2A/3A/4A Future’s baseball game last Tuesday at Mississippi College. Pictured with the two Green Wave players is North Delta head coach Jim Tom Copeland. The post Green Wave Players in Futures Game appeared first on The Panolian.
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