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Emily Cochran joins Guaranty Bank

Hue Townsend, CEO of Guaranty Bank, last week announced the hiring of Emily Cochran as a member of…

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Swindle named Stephen D. Lee Scholar at Miss. State

Alyssa Swindle, of Batesville, was recognized as a Stephen D. Lee Scholar during Mississippi State University’s spring 2025…

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Great Lessons from a Departed Friend

By Marshall Welsh I was deeply saddened by the passing of my high school friend and teammate Mike…

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New board takes office – Mayor pledges accountability, transparency

Batesville Municipal Judge Jay Westfaul administered the oaths of office to the city’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen…

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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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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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The Best Job I’ll Ever Have

By Robert St. John Food Columnist Father’s Day has come and gone, at least according to the calendar.…

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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…