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Small package causing big concerns at Courthouse
Pictured is the small package that appears to be wrapped in a tan paper, or maybe a ...
Bomb scare at Batesville Courthouse
There is a potential bomb sitting on the steps of the Batesville Courthouse, and law enforcement officials have ...
New Flag Raised at Coles Point FD
Several members of the Coles Point Volunteer Fire Department and community met Friday, April 16, for the dedication ...
Rep. Williamson railed against at local board meetings
Rarely do local level politicians openly criticize one another in public meetings, but members of both the Panola ...
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Was Don Kessinger the best Ole Miss athlete ever? So glad you asked
By Rick Cleveland Mississippi Today Greatest athlete in Ole Miss history? My guess in 99% of Rebels would blurt “Archie Manning” before the question is ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, April 22, 2021 2:24 pm
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Prayers for cities, state, nation on May 6
By Cynthia Todd The National Day of Prayer is as old as I am. It became law in 1952, although they had the observance throughout ...
by Jeremy Weldon, Thursday, April 22, 2021 1:00 pm
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Northwest PTK students named to All-Mississippi Academic Team
Four Northwest Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) students have been named to the PTK All-Mississippi Academic Team. The students were recognized at a breakfast on Friday, ...
by Staff reports, Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:53 pm
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Seacorp Power deaths likely to exceed Deepwater Horizon
By John Howell, Sr. Publisher Emeritus Folks in south Louisiana had hardly time to digest the University of Colorado’s 2021 hurricane prediction (17 named storms, ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:40 pm
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Annual Northwest Rodeo all weekend in Senatobia
For the first time in two years, college rodeo will make its return to north Mississippi. Northwest Mississippi Community College has announced plans for the ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, April 22, 2021 12:31 pm
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Property Transfers 4/5-9/21
Property transfers between April 5 – April 9, 2021, recorded with Panola County Chancery Clerk: Second Judicial District Robert Lancaster to Living Waters Properties, LLC, ...
by Davis Coen, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 1:53 pm
Crime
Panola County Jail Log 4/12-4/19
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 ...
by Brad Greer, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 1:52 pm
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Municipal Court 4/14/21
Batesville City Municipal Court was held Wednesday, April 14, with Judge Jay Westfaul presiding. Jeremy Marc Adams, 2620 Curtis Locke Station Rd., Batesville, had a ...
by Brad Greer, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 1:50 pm
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Chance of frost this week
By Steve Norris Weather News Once again we turn our thoughts to chances of frost for the middle of the week as temperatures could drop ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 1:01 pm
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UM fraternity and sorority life celebrates Robert Mosley
Robert Cordeal Mosley, who is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. at the University of Mississippi, is being recognized for being awarded the ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Monday, April 19, 2021 5:09 pm
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Share the road during busy planting season
By Keri Collins Lewis MSU Extension Service Planting season is underway and with it comes the transportation of heavy equipment along Mississippi’s roadways. Drivers can ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Monday, April 19, 2021 9:34 am
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2020 State of Preschool Report Recognizes Mississippi as One of Top Six States for High-Quality Pre-K
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) recognized Mississippi in its latest report on pre-K quality as one of only six states whose state-funded ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Monday, April 19, 2021 8:20 am
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IHL approves tuition increase at 7 of 8 Mississippi universities
By Molly Minta Mississippi Today A year after all but one of Mississippi’s public universities declined to increase tuition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Monday, April 19, 2021 8:09 am
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Website documents state’s progress returning tribal remains
By The Associated Press The Mississippi Department of Archives and History now has a new website documenting its progress returning Native American remains in its collection ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Sunday, April 18, 2021 5:49 pm
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Bruce Willis films action pic in Jackson
By The Associated Press People in Mississippi’s capital city are being told to expect downtown street closures and explosions for the filming of an action ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Sunday, April 18, 2021 5:46 pm
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Small World now open on the Square
Terry Jordan, an experienced seamstress and artist, is owner of Small World on the Downtown Square. She moved the business from Senatobia to Batesville and ...
by Rebecca Alexander, Friday, April 16, 2021 9:46 am
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Mississippi ends license requirements for some beauty jobs
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Mississippi no longer requires professional licenses for people who offer low-risk beauty services, a change that will save residents thousands of dollars ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, April 15, 2021 1:36 pm
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Plan well before starting a backyard chicken flock
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service Backyard chicken flocks continue to grow in popularity as Mississippians embrace the ability to produce some of their own ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, April 15, 2021 1:31 pm
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On the Road with Felder Rushing traveling garden party set
The public is invited to the On the Road with Felder Rushing traveling garden party set for April 15 – May 15 at 11 cities across Mississippi. ...
by Staff reports, Thursday, April 15, 2021 1:27 pm
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Share the road during busy planting season
By Keri Collins Lewis MSU Extension Service Planting season is underway and with it comes the transportation of heavy equipment along Mississippi’s roadways. Drivers can ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:48 am
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Boone Named to All-State Team
North Delta School junior guard Shelby Boone was named to the MAIS AAA All-State basketball team. Boone averaged 16 points, seven rebounds and three steals ...
by Brad Greer, Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:27 am
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Lady Tigers win Southaven tourney
The South Panola Lady Tiger softball team took first place at the Morris Hunter tournament over the weekend at Greenbrook Park in Southaven. SP 4 ...
by Brad Greer, Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:24 am
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Green Wave holds Senior Night
North Delta School Green Wave players Brayden Henson (left) and Brett Goss were recognized on Senior Night on Thursday, April 8, before the team’s game ...
by Brad Greer, Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:23 am
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Property Transfers 3/29 – 4/2
Property transfers between March 29 – April 2, 2021, recorded with Panola County Chancery Clerk: Second Judicial District Aubrey Winston Noe to Bridge Four Properties, ...
by Davis Coen, Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:10 am
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The truck quit on the way to the honky-tonk
By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News Thank y’all for texting me that you missed by column last week. It makes me get busy doing another. ...