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Batesville
Panola County, Mississippi
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Be careful pruning your spring bloomers this time of year
Gardeners are being advised to avoid pruning some spring-blooming plants at this time of year, particularly species that rely on separate male and female plants for pollination. Eastern Baccharis shrubs, for example…
Wave reaches semis, get another shot at Oak Hill
North Delta will host Oak Hill Academy on Friday at 7 p.m. in the MAIS Class 2A Division I semifinals, one win away from a state championship appearance. The teams last met in their season opener, when Oak Hill won 12-8…
Bible Buddies class visits Panola County Sheriff’s Office
Members of the Bible Buddies class at Batesville First Baptist Church visited the Panola County Sheriff’s Office and delivered cards and cookies. The sheriff’s office shared news of the visit in a social media post. The…
Sponsors needed for proposed Patton Park pavilion
Batesville’s Board of Aldermen has authorized Mayor Hal Ferrell and Parks and Recreation Director Heath Fullilove to seek community sponsorships for a covered pavilion at Patton Park. The proposed 80-by-100-foot…
Batesville board makes Stone Drive name official
Batesville’s Board of Aldermen voted to make Stone Drive the road’s official name, replacing Champion Drive. The street had long been known locally as Stone Drive, although it was formally named Champion Drive more than…
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Howdy, Canton — thank you for taking care of my Grandheathen
A Mississippi resident shares a heartfelt message of gratitude to the community of Canton following an injury sustained by his grandson, Levi Hughes, during a football game between North Delta Academy and Canton…
Tigers ready for Center Hill showdown
The South Panola Tigers are set to host Center Hill in a crucial Region 1-6A high school football matchup this Thursday night at Robert H. Dunlap Stadium. Coming off a dominant 48-14 win against Olive Branch, the Tigers…
Supervisors question county's role in ambulance service
Panola County supervisors are questioning the future of the county's ambulance service contract with Lifeguard following reports of significant delays and availability issues. Board President Cole Flint expressed…
You can help a deserving teen get a car
This is a personal column about a local community fundraiser.
U.S. Marshals: 2 Teen Fugitives Arrested In Mississippi After Drive-By Shooting Wounds 5 Juveniles
U.S. Marshals have arrested two 18-year-old men in Mississippi in connection with an October drive-by shooting in Batesville. The incident resulted in injuries to five juveniles. Authorities confirmed the arrests on…
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Two men arrested in connection with Batesville shooting that injured five minors
Two men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a shooting that occurred in October in Batesville, Mississippi. According to the U.S. Marshals and the Panola County Sheriff’s Office, the incident resulted in…
U.S. Marshals Capture Two Fugitives Wanted in Batesville Drive-By Shooting That Injured Five Juveniles
U.S. Marshals arrested 18-year-olds Demarion Phillips and Denardo House in Como, Mississippi, on November 3 in connection with an October 7 drive-by shooting in Batesville. Phillips faces charges of aggravated assault…
Authorities capture 2 fugitives wanted in Batesville drive-by that wounded several minors
U.S. Marshals apprehended two 18-year-olds, Demarion Phillips and Renardo House, in Como, Mississippi, on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in an October 7 drive-by shooting in Batesville. The attack wounded five…
Scare on the Square set for Saturday morning in downtown Batesville
The annual 'Scare on the Square' event is taking place this Saturday morning in downtown Batesville. Hosted by Batesville Main Street and supported by the Panola County Sheriff’s Office, the event features…