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Outstanding Eagle Award Goes to Bob Dunlap

Bob Dunlap, Batesville-Oxford businessman, has been presented the National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Award.  The presentation was…

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Purple Parrot Pumpkin Cheesecake and a lot of writing under the bridge

In the late 1990s I was asked by my local newspaper to write a weekly food column. I…

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Super Bowl 58 wasn’t a total loss

By Kara Kimbrough Super Bowl 58 has come and gone, quickly replaced last week with Valentine’s Day and…

Batesville News

City board approves new Asst. Chief of Police

Batesville aldermen on Thursday approved the promotion of Barry Thompson to Deputy Chief of Police. The naming of…

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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…

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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…

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County working to raise deputy pay – Sheriff asking for $5,500 raises, supervisors looking for funds

The Panola County Board of Supervisors and top officials at the Sheriff’s Office met again Monday behind closed…

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Aldermen thinking about Springfest replacement – Music, fireworks at Civic Center considered

City officials are exploring the possibility of sponsoring an outdoor concert with a firework show the weekend before…

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North Delta Diamond Leaders

North Delta Diamond Leaders Batesville Rotary Club hosted the senior North Delta High School baseball players at its…

Events

Inaugural Casey Jones Blues Fest ushers in spring in Water Valley

On Saturday, March 23, the Water Valley Main Street Association will hold its first Casey Jones Blues Festival.…