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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 the victim is 21-year-old Leedarick Tribble. Amtrak officials say Train 58 was traveling from New Orleans to Chicago when it struck...
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.
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 […]
Shania Fondren’s homer lifts South Panola softball to MHSAA 6A state title vs Hancock
HATTIESBURG — South Panola softball was one out away from the MHSAA Class 6A state championship, but Hancock put two runners on base via single and walk in the top of the seventh inning. A base hit to the outfield would’ve tied it. After the walk, South Panola...
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.
The Cross, the Eagles’ flag, the rest of the story
COVID hit our country in the Spring of 2020. Into various levels of quarantine and hibernation we went. To remain positive and productive, local Troop 478 Boy Scouts Archer and Webb Murphey used this time to complete their Eagle Scout projects at The Cross. One of the Eagle projects included the construction and installation of […] The post The Cross, the Eagles’ flag, the rest of the story 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.
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log
Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log May 7 Pettit St., 65 year old male has fallen and hit his head. Shamrock Dr., 57 year old female with difficulty breathing. Jackson St., 21 year old male with Sickle Cell pain, Lifeguard has been toned. May 8 Keating Rd., near Kroger, two vehicle accident, roadway is blocked. May […] The post Batesville Fire Dept. Call Log appeared first on The Panolian.
Nurses Pinned at Holmes
On Thursday, May 2, Holmes Community College held a pinning ceremony in the Corey Forum for the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students from the Grenada Campus. The ceremony commemorates the students’ successful completion of their nursing coursework and clinical rotations. The ADN students receiving pins from Panola County were Lilly Morrow, Emma Evans, and Tiffany […] The post Nurses Pinned at Holmes appeared first on The Panolian.
How Northwest Rankin softball finished with undefeated season, MHSAA Class 7A state title
HATTIESBURG — Northwest Rankin softball was one strike away from its first loss of the season Wednesday night in Game 1 of the MHSAA Class 7A state championship. It trailed Hernando 4-0 entering the bottom of the seventh inning until rallying for five runs and a walk-off victory. And...
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