The Mississippi State University Alumni Panola County Chapter, the Panola Dogs, will host a special evening.

Thursday, April 24, Mississippi State assistant defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend will be in town for “Dinner with Deshea.”

Admission is $15 at the door and includes dinner. All proceeds will go to the Norris-Flynt-Hartley Scholarship fund.

The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the TVEPA auditorium, 250 Power Drive, Batesville.