The Panola Playhouse launches a fund-raising drive today to expand, renovate and modernize the historic theater building on Main Street in Sardis. Playhouse representatives Tom Womble and Dan Lehman will be interviewed on WBLE Country 101 Radio this morning during the Lee and Rip Show that airs … [Read more...]
Aldermen approve plans for Gateway Park
Batesville aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday to allow ILLUS Visual and Design Arts to continue a project it began in 2013 to design and implement the Historic Downtown Batesville Gateway Park on old service station property at the Eureka Street entrance to the Public Square. ILLUS owner/designer … [Read more...]
New owners tell plans for marina
Airline Maintenance Service Inc, (AMS) has announced the purchase of the Sardis Lake Marina formerly owned by Skipper Marine with plans under way for additional services, according to a news release from that company. The marina is currently host to 140 boats and features yearlong access to … [Read more...]
Get On Board for Holiday Celebration with Christmas in Como, December 13
2014 Annual Event Features Main Street Open House, Live Music, a “Stocking Walk”, Chriskindle Market and Prizes November 25, 2014 - Como, Miss. – Christmas in Como 2014 is the ticket this year---literally. The Main Street Open House doubles this year as an opportunity for guests to make stops at … [Read more...]
Mayor gives impromptu ‘state of the city’ report
Author: John Howell Sr., The Panolian A speaker’s no-show for the Batesville Rotary Club’s Tuesday meeting allowed members to hear an impromptu “state of the city” address. Batesville Mayor Jerry Autrey agreed at the last minute to fill in for the planned speaker. “Politicians will always … [Read more...]
Emily J. Pointer Public Library Announces 2014 Como Reads
Author: Press Release EMILY J. POINTER PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES 2014 COMO READS Inspiring our community to pick up a good book . . . attend a program, talk about the book with a neighbor, create a community of readers! Como, Miss., Jan. 24, 2014- Emily J. Pointer Public Library, a branch of the … [Read more...]
Back Stage Pass Conference
Author: Press Release BACK STAGE PASS CONFERENCE WILL TEACH TOOLS TO PRODUCE SUCCESSFUL, AUTHENTIC FESTIVALS AND EVENTS JACKSON, Miss. -- Festival and event planners in Mississippi and throughout the Southeast are invited to attend the third annual Back Stage Pass conference on Jan. 23-24 at the … [Read more...]
All Our Friends Hill Country Blues Celebration
Author: Press Release Emily J. Pointer Public Library and Senatobia Public Library, branches of the 5 county, 13 branch First Regional Library, are leading the joint Tate and Panola county All Our Friends Hill Country Blues Celebration, set for October 5-12, 2013. The celebration will be a … [Read more...]
Fans can catch fever at Football Frenzy tonight
Author: Rita Howell, The Panolian A community celebration to kick off football season will be hosted tonight at the Batesville Downtown Memorial Park by Batesville’s Main Street program. The Fall Football Frenzy will give fans the opportunity to meet players and cheerleaders from South Panola … [Read more...]
Square Market begins June 5
Author: www.panolacounty.com Batesville Main Street welcomes the Square Market back for its fourth season this Wednesday, June 5 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. The weekly market will feature the harvest of farmers whose regionally grown items are produced within a 100-mile radius of Batesville. A limited … [Read more...]