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Regret is a cold teacher that gives lessons to all
By Robert St. John Columnist Shelby Foote once talked about the time he went to see William Faulkner ...
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Sardis train wreck report released – Derailment caused by misaligned tracks
From Trains Magazine A Canadian National train detouring on the Grenada Railroad encountered misaligned track as it crossed ...
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Man who escaped in 2020 back on the run; Suspected in recent crime spree
Law enforcement agencies are searching for a man suspected in a string of thefts in Tallahatchie and Panola ...
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Agreement reached between supervisors, ammo manufacturers
A delicate situation for the Panola County Board of Supervisors has been resolved with an agreement between the ...
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Cole receives 2026 Municipal League Scholarship for winning essay
Aven Cole received the 2025 MS Municipal League Limited Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 after her essay ...
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Shady Grove plans revival
Shady Grove Baptist Church will hold weekend revival services on Friday-Sunday, Aug 15-17. Service times are 7 p.m. ...
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Pilgrim Rest seeks pastor
Pilgrim Rest MB Church has the task of commissioning our newest teacher, spiritual leader, and pastor. Should you ...
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Lake Carrier reunion
A Lake Carrier School reunion is planned for Aug. 9 at New Hope Church of God in Batesville. ...
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Reflecting on two decades since Katrina
By Mike Chaney Insurance Commissioner The day after Hurricane Katrina, I was handing out hot dogs to ...
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Rodeo will have changes in ‘25
Event will be free, held outside BCC The Batesville City Board gave initial approval to a four-day ...
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Signs of growth
Construction around B’ville points to future retail success Chief Building Official Andy Berryhill said this week the Code ...
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Ammo maker banned from test firing
Owners of an ammunition manufacturing company in south Panola County were effectively banned from shooting any firearms on ...
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Suspicious packages lead to the arrest of a Batesville woman
The Panola County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that a homemade bomb was safely detonated that was discovered in ...
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MS Bureau of Narcotics seize weed, airplane and more
Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, with assistance from the Sunflower County Sheriff’s Office and the Winona ...
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100 Women in Hats Sunday
New Life M.B. Church is hosting a special event titled “100 Women in Hats” on Sunday. The event ...
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LockersMFG teams with First Security
In a move to invest not only in business but in people, LockersMFG has completed a 14-week financial ...
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Woman killed on Hwy. 3 in one-car crash
A Crenshaw woman was killed Saturday in a one-vehicle wreck in Panola County. The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded ...
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Property Transfers
Property Transfers Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between July 21-25, 2025, as recorded with the Panola County ...
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Panola County Jail Log
This list was taken from the log at the Panola County Jail. A name listed does not indicate ...
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Watermelon Carnival this weekend
The 51st Annual Water Valley Watermelon Carnival will take place on Friday and Saturday in downtown Water Valley. ...
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Wolfpack are AAL2 South Champions
The Mississippi Wolfpack are the 2025 American Arena League 2 Champions after a 32-29 victory over the Jersey ...
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Calvary awarded Samaritan’s Purse plaque
Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville received recognition last week for serving as a central drop-off location for Operation ...
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Batesville has cheapest gas in state
Average gasoline prices in Mississippi have fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.66/g on ...
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City working on Trianon Street culvert, road closed Wednesday
Trianon Street will be closed from Dell St. to Pine Lane on Wednesday for a culvert replacement. Public ...
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Who Was Across from Me
By Robert St. John Food Columnist I’ve eaten thousands of meals in restaurants. The ones that have stuck ...