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Trooper Faces Charges In Incident Involving Tallahatchie Deputy
Trooper Faces Charges In Incident Involving Tallahatchie Deputy By Rupert Howell The Panolian SARDIS – Circuit Judge Jimmy McClure Thursday in Sardis found probable cause for a Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Trooper to face charges following a June 3 incident when he allegedly slung a Tallahatchie County Deputy Sheriff against his car. Highway Patrol Super-visor…
Read MoreFriday Night Street Dance
This year’s Friday night Street dance is going to be a real treat as American Idol Top 24 Finalist Amelia Eisenhauer and the Eisenhauer Band will take the stage. The group has traveled from wisconsin to New York and clear down to Georgia this summer dazzling audiences with their signature brand of bluegrass, rock and…
Read MoreStevens Will Serve As M.C. At Music Festival
Stevens Will Serve As M.C. At Music Festival Rev. Keith Stevens, voted Greenwood’s favorite choir director by a poll conducted by the Greenwood Commonwealth, will be Master of Ceremonies at the Watermelon Music Festival on Thursday, August 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the City Auditorium. He has held this title since becoming associate…
Read MoreMagnolia Youth League Schedules Soccer Registration
Magnolia Youth League Schedules Soccer Registration Magnolia Youth League has scheduled soccer registration at Crawford Sports Complex on the following dates from 9am until noon. Saturday, July 23rd 9-12 Saturday, July 30th 9-12 Saturday, August 6th 9-12 If there are questions regarding registration, Please contact Jacob Edwards by phone or text at 662-934-3393.
Read MoreSchool Slots Are On Nov. Ballot
School Slots Are On Nov. Ballot By David Howell Editor WATER VALLEY – The qualifying period for school board slots starts August 10 and includes one position in the Water Valley School District and three positions in the Coffeeville School District. Circuit Clerk Daryl Burney reported the positions include District 5 in the Water Valley…
Read MoreSCAA Sponsors Dog Costume Contest As Part Of Saturday’s Carnival Lineup
SCAA Sponsors Dog Costume Contest As Part Of Saturday’s Carnival Lineup The Second Chance Animal Alliance (SCAA) is bringing a new event to the Watermelon Carnival this year. Pet owners are invited to participate in the dog costume contest, which is scheduled at the City Park Gazebo at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 6. The…
Read MoreNorthwest Fall Registration Just Around The Corner
Northwest Fall Registration Just Around The Corner By LaJuan Tallo, Communications Assistant Registration for the 2016 fall semester at Northwest Mississippi Community College is just around the corner. Open registration and orientation for day classes for students who have not previously registered will be held on Thursday, Aug. 18 and Friday, Aug. 19 on…
Read MoreNew Vests Will Offer More Protection For Yalobusha Deputies
New Vests Will Offer More Protection For Yalobusha Deputies By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – Supervisors authorized the purchase of a dozen ballistic plate vests at an approximate cost of $4,000 to outfit the county’s deputies. Sheriff Lance Humphreys made the pitch during a recessed meeting Monday morning at the Coffeeville courthouse, explaining that the…
Read MoreCounty Officials Hear Pitch For Long Range Plan
County Officials Hear Pitch For Long Range Plan By David Howell Editor COFFEEVILLE – County officials heard a pitch for the benefits of implementing a long-range comprehensive plan that could help guide and promote growth in Yalobusha County for the next 20 to 25 years. Urban planning developer Mike Slaughter with Slaughter and Associates spent…
Read MoreLake Improvements Include Sewage Hook Ups At Persimmon Hill
Lake Improvements Include Sewage Hook Ups At Persimmon Hill By Enid Lake Park Rangers Enid Lake operations and maintenance personnel along with RBS contract personnel are currently installing sewage hook ups in the Persimmon Hill Campground. This project will continue throughout the remainder of the summer into the fall. Once completed, Persimmon Hill visitors will…
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