Every teacher knows the challenge. A lesson begins, a phone buzzes, and within seconds a classroom full of students is distracted. Learning stops while attention shifts to a screen. In the 2025 ...

Panola Medical Center’s new ownership has invested millions of dollars in the hospital since taking over in March, while working to rebuild staffing, improve the facility and expand health care ...

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, ...

Panola County supervisors have asked their road manager and engineer to make trips to Itawamba County to get a firsthand look at a paving option being used there with reported success. The cost of ...

Mayor Hal Ferrell won a second term as Mayor of Batesville in a tight race Tuesday. The results are unofficial and there are a small number of affidavit ballots that need to be tallied, but not enough ...

Two Batesville students recently made presentations at Mississippi State University’s Undergraduate Research Symposium that engages students in showcasing their faculty-guided research and creative ...

It’s been almost 15 years since grief set up shop in my house. Yes, I had experienced grief before, but never quite to this extent. Grief and I have reached a tentative truce. I am no longer ...

Steakhouses nationwide are famous for serving perfectly seared steaks, classic sides, and timeless dining experiences that have drawn loyal customers for generations. While there’s bound to be some ...

Twenty years ago, this past Friday was a day I’ll never forget. Those of us living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast had no idea how much our lives would change. And boy, did they! Life can change in an ...

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In a major advancement for aviation education and workforce development in Mississippi, the South Panola High School Air Force JROTC and Grenada High School Naval JROTC programs jointly hosted the ...

Recently-retired Fire Chief Tim Taylor was given a send-off befitting his 41 years of service to the Batesville Fire Department. Taylor was the first paid chief of the department and built the ...