Best of Panola County 2023
Food and Dining
“To go” Beverage
Sonic Drive-In, Winner
Dodge’s, Finalist
HoneyBee Coffee Cupboard, Finalist
Asian Food
Yamato Sushi & Steakhouse of Batesville, Winner
Thai Hut , Como, Finalist
New China Buffet, Finalist
Bakery
Bakery Treats by Tanya, Winner
The Caramel Factory, Finalist
HoneyBee Coffee Cupboard, Finalist
Bar and Grill
KC Steakhouse and Seafood, Winner
Windy City Grille, Finalist
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Finalist
Barbeque Ribs
Dixieland Bar-B-Q, Winner
Tuck’s Barbeque, Finalist
Kennel Club, Finalist
Barbeque Sandwich
Dixieland Bar-B-Q, Winner
Tucks, Finalist
Pope Country Café, Finalist
Breakfast
HoneyBee Coffee Cupboard, Winner
Pope Country Café, Finalist
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Finalist
Buffet
El Mariachi, Winner
Locke’s Fish & Steak, Finalist
Buffet New China Buffet, Finalist
Burrito
Cafe Ole, Winner
El Mariachi, Finalist
Mi Pueblo, Finalist
Catering
Big Ern, Winner
Dixieland Bar-B-Q, Winner
Court Street Patio, Finalist
Catfish
Locke’s Fish & Steak, Winner
The Pier Seafood and Steaks, Finalist
Country Catfish, Finalist
Chicken-on-a-stick
Mr. Jiffy, Winner
Dodge’s, Finalist
Raceway, Finalist
Cocktails
Rafters On The Water, Winner
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Finalist
Kennel Club, Finalist
Coffee
HoneyBee Coffee Cupboard, Winner
McDonalds, Finalist
Pope Country Café, Finalist
Cupcakes
Tasty Treats by Tanya, Winner
Kroger, Finalist
Walmart Supercenter, Finalist
Date Night
Kennel Club Steakhouse, Winner
Como Steakhouse, Finalist
The Enid Depot, Finalist
Delivery
Domino’s, Winner
38606 Nutrition, Finalist
El Mariachi, Finalist
Dessert
Sonic Drive-In, Winner
Tasty Treats by Tanya, Finalist
KC Steakhouse and Seafood, Finalist
Dinner
Kennel Club, Winner
Como Steak House, Finalist
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Finalist
Draft Beer
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Winner
Windy City Grill, Finalist
El Mariachi Finalist
Egg Roll
Dodges, Winner
New China Buffet, Finalist
Mr. Jiffy, Finalist
Enchilladas
Cafe Ole Restaurant & Cantina, Winner
El Mariachi, Winner
Mi Pueblo, Finalist
Fajitas
Mi Pueblo, Winner
Cafe Ole, Finalist
El Mariachi, Finalist
Food Truck
Chick-fil-a, Winner
Phat Daddy’s, Finalist
Tuck’s, Finalist
French Fries
McDonald’s, Winner
Zaxby’s, Finalist
Ms. Dee’s Country Store, Finalist
Fried Chicken
Mr Jiffy, Winner
Zaxby’s , Finalist
Ms. Dee’s Country Store, Finalist
Gas Station for Food
Mr Jiffy’s, Winner
Dodge’s, Finalist
Mike’s, Finalist
Girl’s NIght Out
Rafters on the Water, Winner
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Finalist
Kennel Club, Finalist
Guy’s Night Out
Windy City Grill, Winner
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Finalist
Kennel Club, Finalist
Hamburger
Ms. Dee’s Country Store, Winner
Back Yard Burgers, Finalist
Pope Country Café, Finalist
Happy Hour
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Winner
Sonic Drive-In, Finalist
El Mariachi, Finalist
Hot Dog
Sonic Drive-In, Winner
North Delta Concessions, Finalist
Loves, Finalist
Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt
Sonic Drive-In, Winner
Happy Eats and Acai Bar, Finalist
Jack’s, Finalist
Lunch
Mr Jiffy’s, Winner
Ms. Dee’s Coutnry Store, Finalist
Court Street Patio, Finalist
Margarita
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Winner
El Mariachi, Finalist
Mi Pueblo Batesville, Finalist
Mexican Food
El Mariachi, Winner
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Finalist
Mi Pueblo Batesville, Finalist
Nutrition Beverage Shop
Downtown Nutrition, Winner
Batesville Nutrition, Finalist
38606 Nutrition, Finalist
Overall Best Restaurant
Kennel Club, Winner
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Finalist
Como Steak House, Finalist
Pizza
TriBecca Allie Café, Winner
Domino’s Pizza, Finalist
Windy City Grille, Finalist
Salad
Dixieland Bar-B-Q, Winner
Zaxby’s, Finalist
Court Street Patio, Finalist
Sandwich
Subway, Winner
Happy Eats and Acai Bar, Finalist
Powell’s Country Store, Finalist
Seafood
KC Steakhouse and Seafood, Winner
Locke’s Fish & Steak Finalist
Catfish Hut, Finalist
Soul Food
Ms. Dee’s Country Store, Winner
Mr Jiffy’s, Finalist
Pope Country Café, Finalist
Special Occasion
KC Steakhouse and Seafood, Winner
Como Steakhouse, Finalist
The Enid Depot, Finalist
Steak
Como Steak House, Winner
KC Steakhouse and Seafood, Finalist
The Enid Depot, Finalist
Sushi
Yamato Sushi & Steakhouse of Batesville, Winner
New China Buffet, Finalist
Taco
Taco Bell, Winner
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Finalist
Mi Pueblo, Finalist
Takeout
Dixieland Bar-B-Q, Winner
Yamoto Sushi & Steakhouse of Batesville, Finalist
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Finalist
Wings
Zaxby’s, Winner
Wings & More, Finalist
Mr Jiffy’s, Finalist
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Audiologist
Melinda Thompson, Winner
Chiropractor
DR John Sandifer, Winner
Dr Barnette, Finalist
Doug Mercier, Finalist
Dentist
Shelly Osborn, Winner
Stephan Sullivan, Finalist
Cindy Thompson, Finalist
Best Dental Office
Batesville Dental, Winner
Lakewood Dental, Finalist
Doctor
Dr. Lee Linder, Winner
Dr Kristie Alverez, Finalist
Dr. Michael Havens, Finalist
Esthetician
Kelsey Russell, Winner
Caitlin Stanford, Finalist
Kaeshae Kee Thompson, Finalist
Fitness Center/Gym
GoPerformance Fittness and Health, Winner
Batesville Muscle and Fitness, Finalist
180/Hosanna, Finalist
Home Health Agency
Baptist Home Care, Winner
Sta-Home Health & Hospice, Winner
Home Health Agency
Baptist Home Care & Hospice – North Mississippi, Winner
Kare-In-Home, Finalist
Oncall Staffing, Finalist
Hospital
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, Winner
Panola Medical Center, Finalist
Medical Office
Batesville Clinic, Winner
Redmed Urgent Care, Finalist
Batesville Medical Clinic, Finalist
Dr Michael Havens, Finalist
Dr William C. Haire, DO, Finalist
Medical Supply
DuraMed, Winner
Quality Medical Service, Finalist
Davis Family Pharmacy, Finalist
Mental Health Provider
Communicare, Winner
Kelsey Russell, Finalist
Nurse Practitioner
Lacey Joiner, Winner
Magan Shipp, Finalist
Mary Jane Morrow, Finalist
Nursing Home
Azalea Commons, Winner
Diversicare, Finalist
Sardis Nursing Home, Finalist
Optometry Office
Batesville Vision Clinic , Winner
Dr. Hubbard, Finalist
Sawyer Scott Eyecare, PLLC, Finalist
Pediatrician
Brittany Willis, Winner
Batesville Pediatric Clinic, Finalist
Pediatrician, Dr Siew, Finalist
Pharmacy
Panola Pharmacy, Winner
Magnolia Drug Co., Finalist
Medicap® Pharmacy, Finalist
Physical Therapy Practice
Endurance Physical Therapy, Winner
Cornerstone Rehabilitation, Finalist
Panola Medical, Finalist
Physician Assistant
Ashley Roberson, PA-C, Winner
Bridgette Martin, Finalist
Place to Buy Eye Glasses
Batesville Vision Clinic, Winner
Walmart Vision & Glasses, Finalist
Family Vision Center, Finalist
Rehabilitation Center
Endurance Physical Therapy, Winner
Cornerstone Rehabilitation, Finalist
Panola Medical Center, Finalist
Urgent Care
RedMed Urgent Clinic of Batesville, Winner
AllCare Family Medical Clinic, Finalist
Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care – Batesville, Finalist
Out and About Day Trip
Safari Park Como, Winner
Golf Course
Panola Country Club, Winner
Mallard Pointe , Finalist
Music Venue
Rafters On The Water, Winner
The Pier Seafood and Steaks, Finalist
Windy City Grille, Finalist
Place to take The Family
Panola Playhouse, Winner
Rafters On The Water, Finalist
The Cross, Finalist
Walking Trail
Batesville Mounds, Winner
James Trussell Park, Finalist
Sandstone Nature and Fitness Trails, Sardis Lake, Finalist
Wedding Venue
The Wilborn Building, Winner
Chickasaw Hills Cabins & Lodge, Finalist
211 Main Como, Finalist
PROFESSIONALS
Banker
Justin Hill, Winner
John Rodgers, Finalist
Mary Reeder, Finalist
Bartender
Andrea Rose, Winner
David Gonzalez at Cafe Ole, Finalist
Alexx Havens, Finalist
Best Insurance Agent
Heather Callihan, Whitten Insurance, Winner
Ray Poole, Finalist
Josh Hawkins, Finalist
Best Panolian to Follow on Social Media
Molly Hawkins, Winner
Ricky Swindle, Finalist
Jessica Hawkins, Finalist
Builder
Chad Weaver, Winner
Chris Coker, Finalist
Cody Alford, Finalist
Joey Caine, Finalist
Choir
Batesville Presbyterian Church, Winner
Faith Tabernacle Worship Team, Winner
St Peter MB Church, Winner
Church music director
PR Roberts, Winner
Melanie Beard , Finalist
Chuck Waller, Finalist
Electrician
Michael Wells – Wells Electric, Winner
Malcolm Self, Finalist
Wayne Sanders, Finalist
Financial Planner
Stephen Whatley, Edward Jones, Winner
Brett Rosson, Finalist
Hair Stylist
Sydney Claire Daniels, Winner
Mindy Thompson, Finalist
Ginger Locke, Finalist
Handy Man
Brian Seay, Winner
Wade Griffin, Finalist
Drew Childers Finalist
Home Inspector
Andy Berryhill, Winner
Jonathan Wilkes, Finalist
Calvin Hawkins, Finalist
Lawyer
Victoria Ryals, Winner
Andy Yelton, Finalist
Gaines Baker, Finalist
Local Artist
Lindsey Crawford, Winner
Lisa Gant, Finalist
Angela Hubbard, Finalist
Kristin Wilson, Finalist
Margaret Blake Dalrymple, Finalist
Local Musician
Proud Hound, Winner
Jameson Rodgers, Finalist
Justin Webb Finalist
Local Writer
Sue Clifton, Winner
John Hendren, Finalist
James Seay, Finalist
Mortgage Broker
Delacy Howell, Winner
Barbara Bonnell, Finalist
Pastor
Paul Middleton, Winner
Damon Plummer, Finalist
John Howell Jr. , Finalist
Michael Bates, Finalist
Pharmacist
Rebecca Gray, Winner
Jenny Sullivant, Finalist
Sheree Moorman, Finalist
Todd Johnson, Finalist
Photographer
Anna Payton Photography, Winner
Jennifer McClenic, Finalist
Amy Sue Childs, Finalist
Plumber
Hoskins, Winner
Joe Griffin, Finalist
Jimmy Hall, Finalist
Politician
Shane Phelps, Winner
Dennis Darby, Finalist
Josh Hawkins Finalist
Realtor
Delacy Howell, Finalist
Cyndi Johnson, Finalist
Ernie Capwell, Finalist
Whit Tidwell, Finalist
Restaurant Server
Efren at Cafe Ole, Winner
Kyle Weaver-Como Steakhouse, Finalist
Aleia Dye-Holland, Finalist
Brooke Henson, Finalist
Teacher (K-12)
Kelly Kasch, Winner
Haley Williams, Finalist
Christy Burnett, Finalist
Veterinarian
Justin Unruh, Winner
Leigh Taylor Unruh, Finalist
Lisa Sharp, Finalist
SERVICES
Appliance repair
TNT Appliances, Winner
Batesville Refrigeration & Heating Service, Finalist
Assisted Living
Azalea Commons of Batesville, Winner
Providence Assisted Living, Finalist
Auto Body/Paint Shop
CB’s Customs, Winner
Heafner Motors, Finalist
Shop Weavers, Finalist
Auto Parts
NAPA Auto Parts – City Auto Parts Inc , Winner
O’Reilly Auto Parts, Finalist
Quality Auto Parts, Finalist
Auto Repair
Ricky Cook, Winner
Batesville Tire & Muffler, LLC, Finalist
CB’s Customs, Finalist
Bank
First Security Bank, Winner
Guaranty Bank and Trust, Finalist
Renasant Bank, Finalist
Barber Shop
Arlene’s, Winner
Durham Hair Center, Finalist
Polished, Finalist
Beauty Salon
Polished, Winner
Arlene’s Hair Studio, Finalist
Downtown Tans, Finalist
Best Childcare
Batesville First United Methodist, Winner
Jesus Loves Me, Finalist
New Beginning Daycare Center, LLC, Finalist
Building Materials Lumber
T.C.’s Lumber Co., Inc, Winner
Lowe’s Home Improvement, Finalist
Car Wash
Car Wash USA Express – Batesville, Winner
Market, Finalist
Cream Of The Crop Detailing Sardis, Finalist
Carpet Cleaning
Steam King, Winner
Cell Phone Repair
Fast & Affordable Cell Phone Repair, Winner
C Spire, Finalist
Roy Wilson, Finalist
Cellular Service
C Spire, Winner
AT&T Store, Finalist
Verizon Authorized Retailer – Russell Cellular, Finalist
Church
Faith Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, Winner
Hosanna Family Worship Center, Finalist
Calvary Baptist Church, Finalist
Civic Organization
Junior Auxiliary, Winner
Civitan, Finalist
Panola County Debutante, Finalist
Cleaning (commercial)
Libby Cosby, Winner
Shelia Watson, Finalist
United ProWash, Finalist
Cleaning (residential)
Libby Cosby, Winner
Ashley Jenkins, Finalist
2 Broke Girls, Finalist
Computer Repair
Complete Computers, Winner
Roy Wilson, Finalist
Day Care
Batesville First United Methodist, Winner
Jesus Loves Me Children Center, Finalist
New Beginning Daycare Center, LLC, Finalist
Dealer Service
Heafner Motors, Winner
Kirk Brothers Batesville, Finalist
Haire Auto Group LLC, Finalist
Detective service
MS Detective & Sec Services, Winner
Dry Cleaners
Smith Cleaners, Winner
Electric Company
Tallahatchie Valley Electric, Winner
Entergy, Finalist
Funeral Home
Wells Funeral Home & Forrest, Winner
Cooley’s Mortuary, Finalist
Felix Cauthen Funeral Home, Finalist
Heating and Air
Batesville Refrigeration, Winner
Jenkins Refrigeration, Finalist
Brian Seay, Finalist
Home Builder
Swindoll Construction LLC, Winner
CW contractors, Finalist
Cody Alford, Finalist
Insurance Agency
Ray Poole Jr State Farm Insurance Agency, Winner
Caldwell Insurance Inc, Finalist
Farm Bureau, Finalist
Internet Service
TVI FIBER, Winner
AT&T, Finalist
Complete Computers, Finalist
Investment Firm
Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Skip Langley, AAMS™, Winner
First Security Trusts & Investments, Finalist
Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Brett W Rosson
Jewelry Repair
Dale Copeland Jeweler, Winner
Jewelry Repair Plaza Jewelers, Finalist
Landscaping Lawn Care
Herron Landscape, Winner
Levi Gazaway – Gazaway, Landscaping, Finalist
Pro Lawn, Finalist
Moving Company
Elliott Transport LLC, Winner
Muffler
Batesville Tire and Muffler, Winner
Ricky’s Auto Repair, Finalist
Weaver’s Auto Center, Finalist
Nail Salon
Polished, Winner
Madyson Rowsey, Finalist
Gena’s Cut-N-Tans, Finalist
Oil Change
Shell Rapid Lube, Winner
City Tire & Auto, Finalist
Dunlap & Kyle Co Inc, Finalist
Overall Best Business
Ray Poole State Farm, Winner
Able Towing, Finalist
MaeMae & Me, Finalist
RedMed Urgent Clinic of Batesville, Finalist
Packing and Shipping
UPS Store, Winner
Pest Control
Denley’s Pest, Winner
Pickens Pest Control, Winner
Tri-State Termite & Pest, Finalist
Pet Boarding
Family Pet Hospital, Winner
Pet Stop, Finalist
Pooches and Cream, Finalist
Pet Grooming
Family Pet Hospital, Winner
Watkins Pets & Grooming, Finalist
ANGIE SELF RUSSELL, Finalist
Pooches and Cream, Finalist
Place to work
Ray Poole State Farm, Winner
Able Towing, Finalist
EMI Staffing, Finalist
Panola Medical Center, Finalist
Red Med Urgent Care, Finalist
Plumbing
Joe Griffin, Winner
Hoskins Mid-South Plumbing, Finalist
Wade Griffin, Finalist
Propane Gas Company
Scott, Winner
Sayle Propane, Finalist
Tractor Supply Batesville MS, Finalist
Quick Print signs
T&R Graphics, Winner
Cindy @ Napa, Finalist
Lotts Ace Hardware, Finalist
Real Estate
Molly Hawkins – Landhawk Realty, LLC, Winner
Delacy Howell, Finalist
Chris Lott, Finalist
Roofing
Swindoll Construction LLC, Winner
Bensons, Finalist
Wade Griffin Construction, Finalist
Spa
Polished, Winner
Absolutely Relaxed, Finalist
Gena’s Cut-N-Tans, Finalist
Staffing Service
EMI Staffing, Winner
Wise Staffing, Finalist
Tanning Salon
Downtown Tans, Winner
Gena’s Cut-N-Tans, Finalist
Tax Preparation
Calvert and Co. Batesville, MS, Winner
William H Polk & Co., CPAS, Finalist
Moake Marilyn F CPA, Finalist
Towing
Jay’s Auto Repair & Towing, Winner
Ables Wrecker Service, Finalist
Shivers Towing, Finalist
Veterinary Clinic
Family Pet Hospital, Winner
Woodlawn Hospital For Animals, Finalist
South Panola Veterinary Hospital, Finalist
Windshield Replacement
Expert Auto Glass, Winner
Brett Childs, Finalist
M&M’s shop, Finalist
Shopping
Antiques
Cotton Warehouse, Winner
Wilson Hobby Shop, Finalist
Ribbons and Roses, Finalist
Appliance store
TNT Appliances, Winner
Lowe’s Home Improvement, Finalist
Marys Furniture World, Finalist
Arts and Crafts
Wilson Hobby Shop, Winner
Magnolia Drug Co., Finalist
Square Arts, Finalist
Auto Dealer New
Heafner Motors, Winner
Hallmark Ford, LLC, Finalist
Pride Hyundai, Finalist
Auto Dealer Pre-owned
Kirk Brothers Batesville, Winner
Heafner Motors, Finalist
Haire Auto Group LLC, Finalist
Hallmark Ford, LLC, Finalist
Stanley’s Auto Sales
Pride Hyundai
Best New Business
MaeMae & Me, Winner
Happy Eats and Acai Bar, Finalist
Tessa Hankins – Tropical Luxe Vacations, LLC, Finalist
Boat Dealer
Performance Marine, Winner
Crappie Depot, Finalist
Pintail Duck Boats, LLC, Finalist
Bridal Registry
Candle Shop, Winner
Talk Of The Town, Finalist
Blossoms in Batesville, Finalist
Carpet Flooring Store
Kizer Flooring, Winner
Johnny Rybolt, Finalist
Children’s Clothing
Stubb’s Department Store, Winner
MaeMae & Me, Finalist
It’s A Small Word, Finalist
Convenience Store
Dodge’s, Winner
Mr Jiffy, Finalist
R&B TOBACCO, Finalist
Embroidery and Monogram Shop
Beth Cabrera, Winner
Kayla Dunlap, Finalist
Annette Parker, Finalist
Farm Equipment and Supply
The Co-op, LLC., Winner
GreenPoint Ag, Finalist
Tractor Supply Co., Finalist
Feed and Seed Store
Brown’s Feed, Winner
The Co-op, LLC., Finalist
Tractor Supply, Finalist
Tri-County Farm Services, Finalist
Florist
Ava Sue’s Flowers, Winner
Blossoms, Finalist
Fresh Produce
Billy Purdy, Winner
Piggly Wiggly Of Batesville, Finalist
Farmer’s Market, Finalist
Furniture Store
TNT Appliances, Winner
Harrison Furniture Company, Finalist
Marys Furniture World, Finalist
Gift Shop
MaeMae & Me, Winner
Candle Shop, Finalist
Talk of the Town, Finalist
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly, Winner
Kroger, Finalist
Save A Lot, Finalist
Hardware Store
Flint’s Hardware, Winner
Ace, Finalist
Lowe’s Home Improvement, Finalist
Home Décor/Accessories
Candle Shop, Winner
Talk of the Town, Finalist
Burkes Outlet, Finalist
Hunting Supplies
The Co-op, LLC., Winner
Batesville Pawn Shop, Finalist
Jewelry Store
Dale Copeland Jeweler, Winner
Plaza Jewelers, Finalist
Nana’s Bait Shop, Finalist
Lighting Store
Sunbelt Lighting, Winner
Lowe’s, Finalist
Liquor Store
Liquorty Splitz, Winner
Neail’s Package Store, Finalist
Powell’s Country Liquor, Finalist
Manufactured Home Dealer
Spartan Homes of Como, Winner
Mattress Store
TNT Appliances, Winner
Mary’s Furniture, Finalist
Harrison’s, Finalist
Meat Market
E.C. Moore General Store, Winner
Pitcock’s Meat Processing, Finalist
Piggly Wiggly Of Batesville, Finalist
Men’s Clothing
The Coop, Winner
Stubb’s Department Store, Finalist
Motorcycle/ATV dealer
Big Delta Honda, Winner
Office Supply
Panola Paper Co, Winner
Pottery
Talk Of The Town, Winner
The Candle Shop, Finalist
Magnolia Drug Co., Finalist
Resell Shop
Begin Again, Winner
Wilson Hobby Shop, Finalist
Shoe Store
Rack Room Shoes, Winner
Stubb’s Department Store, Finalist
Batesville coop, Finalist
Sporting Goods
The Co-op, LLC., Winner
Batesville Pawn Shop, Finalist
Nana’s Bait Shop, Finalist
Thrift Store
Begin Again, Winner
Dirt Cheap, Finalist
Mid-South Overstock, Finalist
Tires
Dunlap & Kyle Co Inc, Winner
Batesville Tire & Muffler, LLC, Finalist
City Tire & Auto, Finalist
Watch Repair
Dale Copeland Jeweler, Winner
Plaza, Finalist
Dale Copeland, Finalist
Wine Store
Neail’s Package Store, Winner
Powell’s Liquor Store, Finalist
Discount Liquor, Finalist
Women’s Boutique
MaeMae & Me, Winner
Stubbs Dept Store, Finalist
Lulu’s Boutique and Gifts, Finalist
Women’s Clothing
MaeMae & Me, Winner
Stubb’s Department Store, Finalist