Author: Alyssa Schnugg | The Panolian

Opinion

Black Jack celebrates 199 years

By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News   I did it. I really did it! Last week I asked ... Read more

News

Russo representing Panola this week

Gabriella Russo will represent Panola County in the 76th Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition at the Historic Hattiesburg Saenger ... Read more

News

Como Mayor

Circuit Court Judge Jimmy McCloud recently administered the oath of office to Wes Ehrhardt, the new mayor in ... Read more

News

Train derails north of Sardis; Officials say no public threat currently

Panola County Emergency Operations, railroad representatives, and first responders from the Panola County Sheriff’s Department and Sardis Fire ... Read more

Obituaries

Billy Sims Downs

Billy Sims Downs, 92, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home in Batesville. The funeral will be ... Read more

News

Harwood named Grace Place Champion

Terrie Harwood, director of Merea Ministry, has been named the recipient of The Grace Place Grace Champion Award. ... Read more

News

Buchanan named Outstanding Sportsman Certificate presented by Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks

By Alyssa Schnugg Joey Buchanan, the director of shooting sports at McIvor Shooting Complex is Sardis was recognized ... Read more

Batesville News

Santa’s helpers don the red suits to spread holiday cheer

Every December, Batesville becomes a canvas of holiday joy, painted in part by the efforts of two men ... Read more

News

Salvation Army Red Kettle bells return to Batesville

For years, the familiar sound of Salvation Army Red Kettle bells had been missing from Batesville’s busiest spots. ... Read more

Crime

Knife attack nets three year sentence – Incident happenedĀ  on Square in 2023

The man arrested for stabbing local contractor Chris Brocato at the Up in Smoke Food & Music Festival ... Read more