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Train your lawn, plants to have deep roots
Here it is early Summer, and I’m looking to avoid extra garden work in this heat and humidity ...
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B’ville native will study abroad in Poland for summer term
By Christy Riddle Batesville native Kiersten Bible, a rising sophomore in flight operations at Delta State University, has ...
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Cops working counterfeit cases – Stores have been taken for thousands
Batesville Police are working on a “funny money” case that has grown in the last two months from ...
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Fire Academy Fun
Members of Batesville’s Junior Auxiliary sponsored another year of their popular Fire Academy for Kids in conjunction with ...
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Drowning statistics on the rise
Panola County parents are being warned of a rise in drownings and near-drownings early in the summer season. ...
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Comer Heating & Air Cuts Ribbon
Friends and family of Comer Heating & Air gathered on Thursday, June 12, for a ribbon cutting at ...
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If you can’t express yourself in the garden, then where?
By Felder Rushing Gardening Columnist It is a weird enough world without shaming or being shamed over how ...
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State Board of Nursing announces election of Dr. Gentry as treasurer
The Mississippi Board of Nursing has announced the election of Dr. Lacey Gentry, DNP, RN, CNE, as Treasurer. ...
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Aven Cole receives Board of Supervisors scholarship
Aven Cole is a 2025 recipient of a $500 scholarship given by the Panola County Board of Supervisors. ...
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Supervisors pivot on county roads – Plan to reduce time, money spent on patching potholes
In a pivot that marks a decidedly different approach to the upkeep of county roads, the Panola Board ...
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Restaurant Inspections
Staff report The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 14 food service inspections in Panola County between May 1 ...
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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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Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
May 26 Hwys. 6&51, two-vehicle accident with injuries, roadway is blocked, Lifeguard has been toned. May 27 Medical ...
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Funny way to start the day
By Jan Penton Miller Columnist A few years ago on a chilly morning I sat on my back ...
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Old hobbies leave memories
By TJ Ray Columnist Sd Kfz 140 Ausf M Flakpanzer 38(t) Gepard German Tank Model Kit, 1/35 Scale. ...
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The best of friends, the best of times
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist The story is about two guys who went to play a round of ...
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Bo Robinson, appointed after scandals, dies at 90
By Sid Salter Columnist After a season of unprecedented corruption involving elected Mississippi Public Service Commissioners in the ...
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Farm rooster treading on dangerous ground
By Harold Brummett Star Denmark Route There is a rooster on the farm that is treading on dangerous ...
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Property Transfers
Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between May 19-23, 2025, as recorded with the Panola County Chancery Clerk ...
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Troop E officer honored in death
By Alyssa Schnugg Blue lights lit up the sky across Oxford Thursday evening as law enforcement officers honored ...
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Sardis Lake FD dedicates engine – The late Cam Coker honored for service
Members of the Sardis Lake Volunteer Department recently held a solemn ceremony to dedicate a new fire engine ...
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Batesville city board will see changes
In the City of Batesville’s election held Tuesday, June 3, two incumbent aldermen were defeated and a new ...
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Mayor Ferrell wins second term in close race
Mayor Hal Ferrell won a second term as Mayor of Batesville in a tight race Tuesday. The results ...
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Candidates’ Q&A – Batesville Alderman-at-Large
Jimmy McCloud Jimmy McCloud is married to Bessie McCloud and was born and raised in Batesville. He worked ...
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Candidates’ Q&A – Batesville Ward 1 Alderman
* Not all candidates for alderman in this ward chose to participate in the questions and answers opportunity ...