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Country concert Friday at Batesville Civic Center
Batesville Civic Center will feature country music veterans Sawyer Brown Friday, May 31, for a concert expected to draw thousands to the city. The show starts at 7 p.m. with opening acts Little Texas and Shameless All-Star Country Band. The concert is part of a renewed effort to incorporate the Civic Center into the city’s […] The post Country concert Friday at Batesville Civic Center appeared first on The Panolian.
Batesville Observes Memorial Day
Batesville Boy Scouts Reef Robertson (left) and Jakob Caldwell escort U.S. Army Reserve Brigadier General Margaret Barnes (Ret.) as she prepares to lay a wreath of remembrance at the memorial monument on the downtown Square. The Exchange Club of Batesville presented the Memorial Day program that included a welcome by Mayor Hal Ferrell, posting of […] The post Batesville Observes Memorial Day appeared first on The Panolian.
Memorial Day Travel Period: 4 fatalities reported on MS highways
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Four people died on state highways over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said the fatal crashes happened in Benton, Tunica, Itawamba, and Harrison Counties. Kenneth Cook, 59, of Smithville died after his car went off Highway 25 and overturned. He was...
Cemetery custodian praised for years of service
Cemetery custodian praised for years of service By Mary Murphy New Enon Community Memorial Day Week brought many happy, graduation to many families, and social gatherings to give the young graduates a time to enjoy their blessing. We also celebrate our families who have lost many family members. Military families are special, no one will […] The post Cemetery custodian praised for years of service appeared first on The Panolian.
Coldwater Assistant Police Chief Walter French Arrested, Charged with Domestic Violence in Tunica County
Walter French, the 40-year-old Assistant Police Chief of Coldwater Police Department, reportedly turned himself in following a domestic violence allegation. According to the Fox 13 Memphis report, French is facing charges after a 22-year-old woman contacted the Tunica County Sheriff's Office, claiming she had been assaulted by French. The incident,...
MHP responds to 4 fatal crashes during 2024 Memorial Day Enforcement Period
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2024 Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period on Monday, May 27. According to officials, troopers issued a total of 7,026 citations, made 118 arrests for impaired driving, and cited 864 motorists for seatbelt violations. MHP also investigated 135 crashes resulting in 53 injuries with four […]
Mississippi city to sue Atmos Energy, claiming 'discriminatory practices' with road repairs
CLARKSDALE, Miss. - The City of Clarksdale said on Tuesday that it plans to sue Atmos Energy Company for "discriminatory practices" with street repairs, claiming that the natural gas supplier provides higher quality service to wealthier, more affluent areas and not elsewhere. The decision came after the Board of Mayor...
DeSoto County Schools to add seven new resource officers for 2024-2025 school year
Seven new resource officers will be added for the upcoming school year to DeSoto County Schools, according to the school system. They announced on Tuesday, May 28, that this will bring the system to a total of 58 school officers. For the 2023-2024 school year, a total of $3.2 million was budgeted for school resource officers, according to DeSoto County Schools. For this time period, 51 school resource officers served DeSoto County Schools.
Four people died on Mississippi highways during Memorial Day Travel Period
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Four people died on state highways over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the fatal crashes happened in Benton, Tunica, Itawamba, and Harrison Counties. Kenneth Cook, 59, of Smithville died after his car went off Highway 25 and overturned. He was...
Exchange program will mark Memorial Day
Retired Brigadier General will be guest speaker on Square Batesville will mark Memorial Day with the presentation of the Exchange Club’s annual program on the Square. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and feature Mississippi Ambassador Margarett Barnes of Jackson as guest speaker. All city and county government offices will be closed, as well […] The post Exchange program will mark Memorial Day appeared first on The Panolian.
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