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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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Former water department clerk pleads guilty to embezzlement
On Wednesday, July 2, State Auditor Shad White announced that Lisa Goodson, former Town of Sardis Water Department Clerk,…
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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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Police ticketing truck drivers – New ordinance has steep $1,000 fine
Batesville’s outgoing Board of Aldermen met in a special meeting on Friday, June 27, to hastily pass an…
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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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Train your lawn, plants to have deep roots
Here it is early Summer, and I’m looking to avoid extra garden work in this heat and humidity…
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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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Cops working counterfeit cases – Stores have been taken for thousands
Batesville Police are working on a “funny money” case that has grown in the last two months from…
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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…