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Pedestrian dead after being hit by Amtrak train, officials say
QUITMAN CO., MISS. (WMC) - A pedestrian is dead after being hit by an Amtrak train in Sledge, Mississippi Wednesday night. The Quitman County Sheriff’s Office confirms that 21-year-old Leedarick Tribble is the victim. Officials say Tribble was crossing the tracks around 9 p.m. when he was hit. Tribble...
Elderly couple killed in Marshall County crash identified
MARSHALL COUNTY, Miss. — Two people are dead after a crash in Marshall County Wednesday evening, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. The two-vehicle crash took place near Marianna Road and South Red Banks Road. Marshall County Medical Examiner, James Anderson, identified the victims as Rosie Jeffries and Curtis Jeffries. Police say the married […]
Squirrel causes nearly 7K people in Olive Branch to lose power
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. - A squirrel caused a massive power outage in Olive Branch Thursday morning, according to Northern Electric Cooperative (NEC). The NEC said a squirrel snuck into the Olive Branch Substation and ended up leaving 6,8000 residents in the dark. All power was restored around 8 a.m., according...
MS man sentenced to 20 years in prison for threatening mail carrier
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Sledge, Mississippi man was sentenced to 20 years in prison following his conviction for threatening a postal employee with a dangerous weapon. According to court documents, Henry Weaver, 47, was convicted in federal court on February 13 for a threat that took place on April 23, 2022. Weaver was sentenced on […]
Mississippi man found guilty of stealing over $12K from Walmart
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Horn Lake man was found guilty of an armed robbery and aggravated assault on Tuesday after he was accused of stealing more than $12,000 from a Neighborhood Walmart in Mississippi. Marcus Fields, 34, was sentenced to 30 years in state prison, according to the State of Mississippi office of the District […]
Panola County Jail Log
Panola County Jail Log Compiled by Brad Greer This list was taken from the log at the Panola County Jail. A name listed does not indicate that a person is guilty of the crime with which they are charged, only that the person has been taken to, and processed at, the facility. May 6 L.B. […] The post Panola County Jail Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Olive Branch rising country music star to perform latest hit at Lafayette’s Music Room
Ben Chism didn’t set out to have a career in music. When his older brother, Brad, started playing the guitar when he was 11 years old, Ben thought he sounded terrible and begged him to stop the noise so that he could watch “Rugrats.”. It was his brother...
No luck at Lucky Dog
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Dining Duo are a couple of foodies who enjoy eating out and sampling the local cuisine in the Mid-South. To ensure the reviews are unbiased and that the duo remain anonymous, their identities are masked behind their favorite comic book heroes. Lucky Dog Music Hall and...
Northern Lights of Panola
The Aurora Borealis auroras that were visible Friday and Saturday across the Southeast were a result of increased solar activity, including a series of solar flares and coronal mass projections from the sun, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center. The curtains of green, red and purple lights were spotted […] The post Northern Lights of Panola appeared first on The Panolian.
SP Teachers of the Year
South Panola School District honored the Teachers of the Year from each of the seven main buildings in the district. The teachers were introduced and given awards at a luncheon held at Batesville Elementary. At the event, Christye Sanders was named District Teacher of the Year. Asst. Superintendent Dr. Jamone Edwards, Trustee Sandra Darby, Amanda […] The post SP Teachers of the Year appeared first on The Panolian.
Code Enforcement Officer Sworn
Judge Jay Westfaul administered the law enforcement oath to Hughey McDaniel last week during a session of Batesville Municipal Court. McDaniel, a retired Mississippi Highway Patrol officer, will serve in the Code Enforcement Office, responsible for routine inspections and policing the city for violations of property codes. McDaniel was a Batesville Police officer from 1992-99 […] The post Code Enforcement Officer Sworn appeared first on The Panolian.
Conference aims to help churches prepare for growing threats of violence
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - As threats of violence grow against houses of worship, one church is continuing to help pastors and congregations be proactive if an incident, including a shooting, happens. The fifth "Protecting the Flock Church Security Conference" is scheduled this Friday through Saturday, May 17-18, at the Brown Missionary...
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