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Who will be allowed to make money off medical marijuana in Mississippi?
By Isabelle Taft The Sun Herald Big Ganja may not have arrived in Mississippi yet, but Cloud ...
MHP data released for holiday travel enforcement period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol concluded its 2020 Thanksgiving holiday travel enforcement period which began Wednesday, November 25, at ...
Collection box for veterans group drawing complaints
Mayor Jerry Autrey among several to complain about the condition of the AMVETS collection box in the Kroger ...
50th coronavirus death recorded in Panola County
The 50th death attributed to Covid-19 has been recorded in Panola County, according to the daily updates posted ...
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MDAH among top genealogy websites in United States
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History’s (MDAH) website was named one of the best genealogical websites in the country by Family Tree Magazine, a national family history ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Monday, November 30, 2020 10:34 am
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Reclaimed wood offers advantages and beauty
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service Old wood’s depth of beauty has made it popular in remodeling and new construction, but this type of wood ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Monday, November 30, 2020 8:38 am
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After Mississippi pastor sees 50% spike in funerals, a plea for Thanksgiving
The Rev. Bartholomew Orr at Brown Missionary Baptist Church in Southaven. (Max Gersh/The Commercial Appeal) By Laura Testino Memphis Commercial Appeal SOUTHAVEN — On at ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 9:51 am
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‘A Good Meal Is Hard to Find’ is packed with Southern storytelling and good eats
T0dd A. Price The American South Reprinted from The Tennessean Editor’s note: This story was originally published in May, 2020. Marge starts her days with ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:39 am
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Highway Patrol will begin checkpoints Wednesday for holiday
The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the 2020 Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Enforcement Period on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 12:01 a.m. and conclude Sunday, Nov. 29, ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 8:57 am
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New Location Announced for Fast & Affordable Cellphone Repair
Fast & Affordable Cellphone Repair and More LLC employees have moved to a new location. They are now located at 263 Hwy. 6, next to ...
by Rebecca Alexander, Monday, November 23, 2020 8:42 pm
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Abundant poinsettia colors bring beauty to holidays
Red Princettia (in photo) is a different breed of poinsettia By Gary R. Bachman MSU Extension Service This week, we’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving and the ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Monday, November 23, 2020 7:53 am
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Christmas tree demand is pandemic-proof
By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted countless traditions in 2020, but it will not keep living rooms across Mississippi from ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Saturday, November 21, 2020 12:13 pm
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MSU, Mississippi Small Business Development Center partner on cybersecurity
MSU News Release With more small businesses moving parts of their sales and operations online, a new initiative from Mississippi State and the Mississippi Small ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Saturday, November 21, 2020 12:04 pm
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8-week-old infant dies at daycare of Oxford
The Mississippi State Department of Health said Thursday that it has suspended the license of a Lafayette County childcare facility after an 8-week-old baby died. ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:45 pm
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Rotary Student of the Month
North Delta School’s Kylie Stephens was the Batesville Rotary Club Student of the Month for September. She is pictured with the Rotary Teacher of the ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, November 12, 2020 9:34 am
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CTE Student of Month
South Panola High School student Riley Houston was the Career and Tech Education Student of the Month for September, sponsored by BancorpSouth in Batesville. (Contributed)
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, November 12, 2020 9:32 am
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Costume Fun and Lots of Candy for Kids
Several churches and civic organizations held trunk-or-treat events and giveaways with candy on Saturday, Oct. 31. Some of the fun was had at Calvary Baptist ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, November 5, 2020 1:03 pm
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Boutique Eye Clinic opens in Taylor
A new eye clinic offering thoughtful care and elevated style has officially opened its doors in Taylor. Eyes etc., led by optometrist and Taylor resident ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:51 pm
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Garden Club awards NWCC scholarship
The DeSoto Civic Garden Club (DCGC) was recently informed by Patti Gordon, Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement at Northwest Community College, that ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:49 pm
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Food Drive For Hurricane Victims
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc Upsilon Tau Chapter with The Amicae of Batesville held a canned food drive outside Cricket Wireless on Hwy. 51N. Pictured ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:47 pm
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Batesville alderman receives advanced certification
Batesville Alderman Teddy Morrow was recently awarded the designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official by the Mississippi Municipal League (MML). This is the second level ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, November 5, 2020 12:07 pm
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South Panola High School Homecoming Court Sophomores and Freshmen
Sophomore and Freshmen Maids who will be part of the South Panola High School Homecoming Court on Friday, Oct. 23, are pictured below. Click here ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 3:23 pm
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State COVID data rising; four more Panola Co. deaths
Mississippi’s state health officer said Monday that he’s troubled by the state’s recent rise in COVID-19 cases, including a significant increase during the past week ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:26 pm
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Ole Miss hosts public hearing on Initiative 65
By Jake Thompson With five weeks remaining until Mississippi voters head to the polls to vote on several issues, the issue of legalizing marijuana for ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, October 1, 2020 12:47 pm
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Drive-Thru BBQ In Crenshaw
First responders from Panola, Quitman, Tunica, and Tate Counties were treated to a drive-thru barbecue dinner on Saturday, Sept. 26, on Main Street in Crenshaw. ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, October 1, 2020 6:33 am
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Batesville officials ready for busy weekend here
Batesville officials are expecting the city’s weekend population to swell more than usual beginning Friday afternoon, and Mayor Jerry Autrey this week urged motorists and ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:58 am
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Hurricane Sally slows, gathering a deluge for the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Sally, a plodding storm with winds of 85 mph (137 kph), crept toward the northern Gulf Coast early Tuesday as forecasters warned of potentially ...
by WordPress.com VIP, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:45 am
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Main Street planning busy fall for city
Mamie Avery is director of Batesville’s Main Street Program Family fun events and making the Downtown Square a showplace of holiday decorations is the focus ...
by Jeremy Weldon, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:22 am
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Pizza Hut closing marks end of era in Batesville
The Batesville Pizza Hut was built in 1978 and was one of the few restaurants on Hwy. 6 between Clarksdale and Tupelo when constructed. The ...