Batesville News

Ellis wins 504th medal – Senior Olympian competes in Biloxi

Despite battling dementia and Parkinson’s Disease, Batesville resident Ken Ellis, 79, was not satisfied with a “measly” 500 medals in his collection. It took him ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 4:14 pm

Batesville News

New bail jumper television show features Batesville bounty hunter

Whether he is saving a life and putting out a fire or finding and bringing a bail jumper in, Batesville native Harvey Flowers’ goal is ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 4:00 pm

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Sardis man killed in wreck after vehicle crashes into tree

A Sardis man was killed in a wreck Thursday in Lafayette County when his vehicle went off the side of the road. The Mississippi Highway ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, March 15, 2024 9:57 am

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Panola’s Administrator Kate Victor hired as Lafayette County Administrator

Panola County’s Administrator Kate Victor has been hired to become the County Administrator for Lafayette County starting in March. Victor will replace Lisa Carwyle, who ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:21 pm

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Tommy Reynolds is Water Valley’s new mayor

Water Valley has a new mayor. Former State Representative Thomas “Tommy” U. Reynolds won the mayoral special election Tuesday in the city of Water Valley ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 4:03 pm

Batesville News

Peach Bowl game inspires family to raise money for Salvation Army

Amelia Hinaman may only be 3 years old but she’s already doing big things – with some help from her family. Her family took their ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 26, 2024 3:18 pm