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Submitted By: Lewie Submitted: 3/19/2009
Now you're getting somewhere!

Submitted By: Valerie Heenan Submitted: 3/26/2009
I am a former resident of Henry Heafner Road. I believe that the law needs to clean that road up. There are too many drugs there. The honest people that do still live there are scared to let their children out to play. I left there on good terms; however, the reason that I moved was the fact that this was occurring. I refuse to let my children live there any longer. The entire rental property should be shut down and confiscated. Thats my opinion.

Submitted By: Craig Brummett Submitted: 3/30/2009
I received a flyer today stating that the Town Officials of Batesville were holding a meeting to discuss the possible vote on making a mandatory ordinance on parking in the yard and on the side of the street you live on illeagal. I also read in the flyer that you must have a paved surface to park your vehicle on. In an economy as it is today in Mississippi and the entire United States I find it hard to believe that the leadership of this fine town would place an ordinance on the voters and taxpayers that would require them to spend unecessary funds to pave the their drive ways. I hope that especially in an election year that town officials would seriously consider the economy along with the unemployment rate and work together to bring industry into the city for its residence along with the residents of Panola County to provide employment rather than a way to make them spend more money that most people do not have at this time. I hope that other citizens will voice their opinions before 1pm tomorrow when this meeting takes place. Please reach out to your Alderman and Mayor and let your voice be heard. Signed...A Very Concerned Citizen

Submitted By: ANN Submitted: 3/31/2009
I THINK THE ORDINANCE READ "HARD SURFACE" - GRAVEL WOULD BE CONSIDERED AS HARD SURFACE- IF YOU EVER NOTICE THAT AT SOME HOMES YOU CAN'T EVEN SEE THE HOUSE FOR ALL THE VEHICLES IN THE YARD. IF A FIRE WAS TO HAPPEN AT SOME OF THESE HOMES, THERE IS NO WAY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD GET TO THE HOUSE. WHO WOULD THESE PEOPLE WANT TO BLAME THEN.

Submitted By: tired citizen Submitted: 3/31/2009
I hope that if the so called"TOWN OFFICIALS" do make it an ordinace of no parking in your own personal yard or on the street in front of your house, that this also applies to the so called "TOWN OFFICIALS" Oh, I forgot, they are the only ones that have a paved driveway or what you call a hard service driveway, if they don't they just get the city to pay for it!

Submitted By: Craig Submitted: 3/31/2009
I will wait until I see an official document before I proceed further. But for the record the flyer that I have that was printed and being passed out all over town yesterday clearly states "PAVED SURFACE". I hope you are right Ann about gravel being acceptable. I can live with that.

Submitted By: Submitted: 4/5/2009
Maybe these people are doing something at this house that is illegal like a boarding house without permit, or drugs, etc. Maybe this should be looked into.

Submitted By: VICKI Submitted: 5/6/2009
I THINK THE MAJORITY OF THE PAVING ISSUE RELATES TO ONE HOUSE ON BROAD STREET. JUST RIDE DOWN THAT STREET, TAKE A LOOK. YOU'LL HAVE NO DOUBT WHICH HOUSE IT IS. THEN ASK YOURSELF IF YOU'D WANT TO BE HIS NEIGHBOR...

Submitted By: Jonathan Ellis Submitted: 5/8/2009
My wife was in a local business the other day and the owner, which I will not name, recognized that she was from our church. He immediatly began to cuss and swear and run down our church to someone else in front of her. Scince when does a man act like that in front of a lady? Especially a business owner. I will definitly never do buisness there again. His comments were in reguard to the people who are protesting the gravel pit opening on Eureka Rd. Our church does not protest this because that is not what a church is for. When a church becomes political they loose sight of their real purpose, which is to bring others to Christ. I wish people who thought they knew where a person or organization stood on an issue would contact that entity for the truth instead of spreading rumors and lies. Where are all the real men, with character and honor? I'm sure there are some left, but as our community grows larger they are becoming fewer and fewer.

Submitted By: Sharron Submitted: 5/16/2009
Re: Parking Laws There are a lot of people in Batesville that don't have options other than parking in their yards. I don't think we should be able to park in the street though, mostly because there are so many narrow back roads that could really be hazardous with cars in the streets. On a side note, I think there are areas that desperately need sidewalks. My neighborhood has a lot of children and no sidewalks for them to navigate around the neighborhood on.

Submitted By: Concerned mother Submitted: 6/11/2009
I am a mother who is concerned about my daughters friend. She is obviously upset and bothered that she never gets to see her mother. I am concerned because she is hurting inside and her father truly don't see how it's hurting her. I would like for the community to take a closer look at your situation as this may be pertaining to you. Do you really think keeping a daughter from her mother because of money is really christian like? You attend church every sunday, what would Jesus do? If this profile fits you, please take your daughters feelings into consideration. This shouldnt be about jealousy or hate for her mother. It should be about the love for your daughter and whats best for her. She clearly loves and misses her mother and understands the fact that she can only see her mother when you decide to let her. This will only cause her to despise you for keeping her from her mother. I already see it happening, and it will happen when she is old enough to speak what she truly thinks about the situation. I post this comment out of love and concern for your daughter (MA). She is truly a wonderful, sweet, atheletic girl who is hurting inside. She needs you to love her not hurt her.

Submitted By: Aussie Mom Submitted: 6/25/2009
I love The Panolian. I know lots of people in Senatobia and try to read the online Tate County Democrat and in my opinion The Panolian rocks and rules.... your paper is so much better than other small towns. Keep up the good work.

Submitted By: Aussie Mom Submitted: 6/26/2009
I believe one of the missing names from the 6/26 blast from the past in between Calvin Patton and Bob Short in the ball cap is Emit Williams who was probably from Sardis at that time. You don't have to post this comment. Just FYI

Submitted By: CATHY TUTOR Submitted: 7/9/2009
I AM FROM BATESVILLE, BUT NOW LIVE IN MISSOURI AND LOVE THE PANOLIAN. HELPS ME KEEP UP ON MY HOME TOWN. THANKS

Submitted By: Kemay Submitted: 7/27/2009
T: Concerned mother, Submitted: 6/11/2009 May be your comment is a miracle for the little girl and an answer to my prayer since many years ago. God bless you for posting your advice. I am very much concerned for the girl too. Please contact me by email: yudmem12@live.com Thanks!!

Submitted By: kathy Submitted: 8/2/2009
I Don`t Think A Person Should Down A Church! When you Do Your Sending Your Soul To Hell! If You Down A Church You Will Down Your Own Family! I Am Sorry But It Takes A Sorry Person To Do Something Like That.May God Forgive You For What You Said!Who Ever You Are!

Submitted By: April Submitted: 8/4/2009
Where is the lunch schedule for the students this week? I wanted to see what my child would be having for his first day of school and thought it might be in the paper today, but it is not.

Submitted By: Bobby Submitted: 8/5/2009
A church that thinks it is so sanctified that it can't stand a few comments is not a church but a cult masquerading behind its dogmatic beliefs. Seldom is the criticism of any church, school, group, or anything else not the opinion of the writer. If that is their opinion then maybe other folks see it the same way. That should be a clarion call to the church and its members to honestly think about what was said and see if there is a problem. Christian churches are under attack in these days and times and it isn't a good idea to ignore those who may be pointing out a problem. But to condemn someone to hell because they voice and opinion seems to me to be telling folks that those who attend that church think they are about ready to scoot God off his throne and take the job for themselves. This is just my opinion.

Submitted By: Jane Dennis Submitted: 8/6/2009
Faced with a funding crisis. lagging enrollment and a lackluster recruitment effort for which she is responsible, Mississippi University for Women president Claudia Limbert is foolishly focusing all her efforts — and an exorbitant amount of the MUW Foundation’s money — on convincing the state that all will be fixed if only the school had a new name. It will require boatloads of taxpayer money to accomplish such an unnecessary name change, not to mention the loss of reputation and brand recognition. With the grand pronouncement of her personally selected new name for the university scheduled for Aug. 10, Limbert is also trying to make it look like SHE has the power to make that happen. According to the state Constitution, the Mississippi Legislature is the only body that can change the name of a state university. The misguided president of my alma mater seems to have forgotten that small detail (or, rather, I believe she knows this fact but is purposefully trying to make it appear that the name change is a done deal, which it isn’t!) I certainly hope the Legislature is wise enough to do what is best for MUW and the state of Mississippi and reject Limbert’s Folly outright. What foolishness to tarnish the reputation and good name of the nation’s first public institution of higher learning whose mission is to provide a quality education for women. That is not something to be tossed out with the trash, as Limbert appears so hell-bent on doing. Jane Dennis MUW Class of ‘80 Little Rock, Ark.

Submitted By: Submitted: 8/7/2009
Ther is about 3 houses on broad street that make the whole street look bad.One house has several trucks in the yard and the yard is coverd in gravel.Next door the house has five to six cars parked in the street.Across the street is a house that always has allkind of junk in the yard.CLEAN UP

Submitted By: Carol S. Submitted: 8/17/2009
Where is Representative Travis Childers? Is he having any town halls to discuss the issues with his constituents? Where did he go? He went to Israel. In this time of crisis, our Congressman has demonstrated just how much he values our, the voters, opinions about the issues. Our issues include Health Care Reform, the mounting national debt, Social Security's future, rising taxes, jobs being out sourced to foreign countries and the rising cost of gasoline. We are also concerned about taxes going up when the economy is so bad and people are still losing jobs. Come home Congressman Childers and listen to what We The People want and do not want from our government. Failure will be reflected in the voting booth.

Submitted By: Wesley Tramel Submitted: 8/23/2009
..This is in regards to Rolando in August 21 paper .Why should the peoples of Panola help a company get a loan from the States of Mississippi we have already lost a lots of ours hard earn Taxes to this man the county went in and rewire the Factory which was stolen. They gave him the Factory for jobs which never came.Mr. Bulter took the title and put its up for money to get started up,where did that money go,he had not show any thing showing where.We would not be in this boat if the now late Mr. Avant has not took his power over the board to get its his way to give its away.We the peoples need ours road pave and some need to be repaired which they say that the money is short for this. But they will go out to help get the loan for the Factory which still will not come around to open, and we will still be paying for its THE PEOPLES of the COUNTY Need a say so in things when its come to giveing away ours tax dollars,I for one say let MR.Bulter get his ouws loan again he did once and Let Get out of this befor we are in to deep and put ours tax money to work for us ....

Submitted By: Darlean M. Basuedayva Submitted: 8/26/2009
My name is Darlean Griffin-Basuedayva. I was born in Batesville, but haven't lived there since 1982. Although I don't live there, it's great to view the Panolian and keep abreast on what's happening in my home town. Keep up the good works!

Submitted By: Concerned Town member Submitted: 8/31/2009
What is our town coming to when they let an attempted/possible murder walk free? He meant to shoot his wife and another family member grabbed the gun just in time and was shot instead. Now he's laying in his death bed. I just found out today that they let the other man walk with assualt with a deadly weapon because he has a broken leg and the jail doesn't want to pay the dr. bills. That man is crazy and I believe that he will try to kill his wife or someone else before its over with.

Submitted By: Billy Davis Submitted: 9/1/2009
I'm working on a story about swine flu victims in Panola County. If you know of someone who has contracted the virus, contact me at The Panolian at 563-4591. Thanks!

Submitted By: From Iraq Submitted: 9/6/2009
Im not real sure what to say about all the comments that people have made about others and churches.And you all wonder why the youth of today doesnt have any respect,manners,or morals today.Look at the way we responded about someone sayen somethen about the church.What happen to jus prayen for them?Bless you all.

Submitted By: From iraq Submitted: 9/6/2009
On the sunday beer sales i also believe you should let the people vote.Sometimes its best to listen to your people thats what good leaders do.

Submitted By: SylviaCorona Submitted: 9/11/2009
I actually want to put myself for hire in the dental field. I am a dental assistant and have 2 years experience. I live in Oxford and moved in with my sister in July of this year. She also is a dental assistant and works for the Farese family dental office. I pray someone hears my prayer. I am spanish bilingual and a church going person. You can email salsademialma5@ms.metrocast.net

Submitted By: Roxi Submitted: 9/14/2009
Hello Everyone Does anyone know the whereabouts of Ms. Carolyn Porter 0f somwhere on Mount Olive Rd.???

Submitted By: A concerned mom of a 2nd grader Submitted: 9/18/2009
My son has had a problem from the get go with his 2nd grade teacher.... I will not go into detail on everything, but I will say that yesterday when my son got home from school he started crying because his teacher had him read a story, please make a note that my child has sever ADHD and speech problems, after reading the story he was told to read the teacher made the comment to him that two other boys that sit beside him "CAN READ BETTER THAN HIM." True as it may be that the other two children may read better than my child, gives the teacher NO RIGHT to discourage my child any more than he already is. I have spoken to the teacher in the past month about sending my sons reading book home and she said that she doesn't want the book messed up that it has to be taken care of... and refuses to send the book home. She has also sent me a note home on his progress report that He has a short attention span... which I noted on his forms on day one that this problem would occur and that my son had to have the extra work sent home to go over the days lessons... He makes great grades in spelling and in math, why is it that the TEACHER had rather see my son do poorly than to help him. I have talked to the PRINCIPAL he said "Maybe you are pushing him to hard, all kids read on different levels". So, I called Dr. Shaffer, and he said he would talk to the PRINICPAL and the teacher... What? You guessed it. Things have only gotten worse! I am not going to sit back and have "MY CHILD LEFT BEHIND", isn't there a LAW that is written for this very type of situation? The second grade at South Panola is rated a level 2 in accademics when in the SAME school district POPE is rated a level 4. I do NOT want my child changed to another cless room, I INSIST MY SON BE SENT TO POPE!!!! HE IS INFACT A STRUGGLING STUDENT THAT IS GOING TO BE LEFT BEHIND BECAUSE NOT ONE PERSON I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEEMS TO CARE.... if you have a child that is going through a similar situation at school know that there are LAWS put into action that can be of some help.... I would hate to think that the people running our schools aren't law abiding citizens. I have one more meeting with a very promising Employee from the school, one that just over the phone seems truely concerned. Please pray that my child and every child going through this doesn't get cheated from the chance to do well in school. Make sure that your childs teachers are communicating with you properly... I am truely disgusted with the things I am seeing going on in this school... and more so because the more I voice my opinion the harder the teacher seems to be on my son.

Submitted By: dwayne Submitted: 9/18/2009
the fact this man walking free is due that was his home and he does have right to defend himself fact district attorney rules self defense its true there lot that went on this home it bad it come to shooting but man should never assualted him with a bat in this situation nobody wins im sadden for your family that youll sufferin for him i hope he get better im been to med many times to see people i know it tough on the family

Submitted By: THOMAS Submitted: 9/27/2009
Im writen because of my concern about swine flu goin around at panola county schools and they arent sendin anything home to make parents aware of it i think we shouldve been on high alert i took my child to da dr for a check up and there dr alerted me he had 50 cases of swine flu come in n 2 weeks just imagine the entire month man...im just concerned!!!!

Submitted By: panola citizen Submitted: 9/29/2009
IT IS NOT FAIR FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ARREST SOMEONE,BASED ON HE SAY SHE SAY,AND NO HARD EVIDENCE

Submitted By: concerned citizen Submitted: 9/29/2009
IS IT FAIR FOR SOMEONE REPUTATION BE RUEN, BECAUSE OF SOMEONE GOING TO THE PLOICE DEPARTMENT FILLING FRAUDULENT CHARGES AGAINT THEM.

Submitted By: george burns Submitted: 9/29/2009
The hospital,from the inside: The hospital that you family doctor would have rather died than send you to is pretty much the same, except now they own it. It's theirs, their rules, their play ground, If you want to work here you take the pay cuts and like it.Some nurses have said" I've lost my rent". I don't think your doctors have."I can't sent my child to school". They can,don't kid youself they make money and they will make more. They didn't do it for the county, they did it to make MONEY,beats raising horses.You have good nurses and other employees here, but they feel forced to take it to make it(even if it's barely) You doctors,are now one of the largest employers in the county. By default they also effect the economy in this county.As some say"if you ant got it, you can't spent it.They will. There is so much more but time will not allow it now. george burns

Submitted By: concerned town member Submitted: 9/29/2009
(about the man walking free after attempted murder): Even if it was in his own home, if you were at your families house and someone that was a resident at that house tried to shoot another family member when they've done NOTHING wrong, would you sit back and watch??? or try to do something about it? I'm sorry but i'd try and do something about it!

Submitted By: family member Submitted: 9/30/2009
This is in response to the comment "dwayne" posted on 9/18/09. Since this is MY family that you're talking about, I need to correct a few things. First of all the only weapon involved was the shotgun the shooter used, there was never a bat! Second of all the DA has not ruled this self defense. The case is still open and will go to Grand Jury. There were 4 people in the house when this happened, 3 of them are victims.....the shooter is not a victim!

Submitted By: Aussie Mom Submitted: 10/1/2009
This is to LAW DAWG. I need to ask you something about being a police officer for my son. If you see this please respond. I will be brief. I just see you make comments from time to time and need some help please. THANKS!!

Submitted By: Law Enforcement Submitted: 10/7/2009
Hello people of Panola Co. I have seen many post on here about the Sheriff's job, If you all want a good honest law enforcement man I would be willing to help. I have 14yrs in law enforcement and am honest and fair, and hold a Miss. certification, If you can let me know who to talk to, I will be glad to come address the people of Panola. Thank you and may God bless you all. Michael

Submitted By: George Burns Submitted: 11/7/2009
When are you Batesvillans going to wake up to what is going on at your local hospital and how its effecting your community.You are just like the Germans before WWII, you have been shoveled crap and are eating it up like it was fried chicken on Sunday.Talk to you friends that work at the hospital or better yet the ones that got fired because an Oxford doctor wanted a new crew, not local workers.WAKE UP george burns

Submitted By: ERCLERK Submitted: 11/13/2009
I have visited friends who live on Henry Heafner Rd and was amazed at all the drug activity and run down the street is. Don't get me wrong I am far from thinking I am better than anyone. But I do think that this street should be cleaned up. The police or an ambulance is there often. I feel for the children that live in this unsafe place.

Submitted By: Bob Submitted: 11/19/2009
Maybe a law enforcement person can answer this question for me. I can ride down certain streets {We all know the ones}. On any given day I have people whistling or hollering trying to sell me drugs. They don't know me from the man in the moon. How come a law officer doesn't get in a plain car, plain clothing and ride those streets? I have a theory but I will wait for comments before I give it.

Submitted By: Joseph Watson Submitted: 12/1/2009
Boy.... I tell you im proud of the TIGERS. I knew they was gonna come back. I use to go school at Pope Jr High with Lee Self and I just knew he was gonna make himself usefull out on the field at SP. Keep it up Lee there is still alot more to be done.

Submitted By: concerned Submitted: 12/11/2009
To: A concerned mom of a 2nd grader. My cousin had the same problem with her daughter and she got a child advocate to help her. Her daughter had a learning disability and needed help. The Mom fought the school and the systems and finally got help. Keep pushing for your son's rights.

Submitted By: Submitted: 1/13/2010
I am writing this comment in concern of our utiliy company TVA, I ask for and extention to pay my bill, they gave me until the 12 day of the month to pay the bill but I told them my check would not come until the 14 that morning but they refuse to work with me,and insisted that service will be shut off in these cold winter months where is the help for low income people.(Editor's note: TVA does not sell power to consumers. They sell power to distributors who sell it to consumers. This post is probably directed to the local power distributor and not Tennessee Valley Authority.)

Submitted By: Ncat445 Submitted: 1/13/2010
I will keep communicating on TVA about there unfair policies until they make some changes in the way they do business with certain communities I do believe that there is a double standard in which they operate

Submitted By: cchambless Submitted: 1/13/2010
what does a grandmother have to do to get help for abused children from the cps? abandoned,abused,dragged from place to place, i have begged, cried and poured out my concern for these 2 boys and nothing is done.please,panola county dhs, do your job and save these children.

Submitted By: Ncat445 Submitted: 1/16/2010
To the Editor, thank you for correcting me, I do apoligize to TVA the utiliy company I was referring to is Tallahtchie Valley EPA

Submitted By: concer citizen Submitted: 2/2/2010
How to save money for the city. On my days off I am in different places in town and different hours in the morning and evening. Everywhere I go there are city employees or school employees taking care of personal business in city vechiles. They are at the bank, at TVA paying there light bill. They are at walmart talking or shopping. When do they work. Oh the city police are always on the phone. One of the biggest loses of a business is time. When employees steal time they are stealing money. When they steal money they are taking from the taxpayers.

Submitted By: babyb Submitted: 2/5/2010
The city needs to do something about the parking of the cars on Panola Ave.in front of the Church.This is a very dangerous spot coming from Lester Street onto Panola Ave.You cannot see traffic coming up the street because of the parked cars on Sunday or when the church meet.My kids and I was almost hit by an suv because I couldn't see what was coming.In a case like this nothing is done until somebody get hurt or killed.

Submitted By: angered Submitted: 2/9/2010
At first it was the smoking ordinance now its where we can park. You might as well tell us what we can wear, where we can eat, and when we may plan activities around your dictating our every move. Anything else you want to put restrictions on? Hey, how about public affection? I dont think you have tackled that one yet... What happened to freedom and our rights?

Submitted By: Teresa A. Brown Submitted: 2/9/2010
I am a former native of Batesville, MS and I currently resides in the City of Memphis. I would like to say that the staff at the Panolian have excellent news coverage.Although, I miss stopping by the BPs on HWY 6 and gathering the local papers on Tuesdays and Fridays; I still enjoy reading the broadcasts online; it keep me closer to home.Keep up the Great work!!!!!

Submitted By: chelsea Lynette Golden Submitted: 2/20/2010
What do you mean by your getting somewhere?

Submitted By: Carl Watkins Submitted: 3/19/2010
Smokers are saying that their rights are being taken and what will come next. This isn`t the first freedom that has been taken from us by the government. While i think that a motorcycle helmet is a good idea I don`t like the government telling me I have to wear it. It`s not their place to decide for an adult how to live or what risks are acceptable.The same applies to the life vest rules at the lakes.Sex toys are illegal to buy and sell in this state. I`m sorry but my sex life is none of your business.Nais wants to control what you do with your property.The people who run and live in Batesville want to tell the people outside of town what they can do on and with their property.If the bypass wants to come through my land do I have the right to say no or will you try to take it ?We the people have only the rights they want us to have, and they take those whenever they want. And we can`t stop them.There is no way for me to change any laws that take decisions from me.And sometimes that makes me very angry.No one cares what freedoms are taken until it hits close to them.And the government worries about home grown terrorist. I wonder why ?

Submitted By: Glenda Clark Submitted: 3/28/2010
the ban on smoking in public places is not legal by no means the people of Batesville did not vote on this and if you place a ban on smoking you should ban the sale if cig. in Batesville as well you know why you don't the money it all comes down to a few people who think they have a right to control others and fill their pockets with tax payers dollars

Submitted By: tired of the road Submitted: 4/1/2010
I AM TIRED OF THE COUNTY NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT SHELL ROAD...!!! I HAVE TO DRIVE ON THAT ROAD TO GET TO MY HOME. THERE ARE BIG POT HOLES AND THEY DON'T EVEN TAKE THE TIME OUT TO DO THE ROAD,THEY JUST PATCH THE ROAD UP ENOUGH SO THAT IT WILL LOOK GOOD. IN ABOUT TWO WEEK IT IS RIGHT BACK LIKE THAT. THEY WILL NOT JUST DO THE WHOLE ROAD WHICH IT NEEDS TO BE DONE...!!! THEY IS GETTING ALL OF OUR TAXES AND THEY DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE COUNRY ROADS, BUT YET THE COUNTY POLICE RIDES THAT ROAD AND THEY DON'T COMPLAIN, WHEN I MESS MY CAR UP THE COUNTY IS GOING TO PAY OR THEY WILL BE GETTING A LAWSUIT AGAINST THEM NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT...!!!!! I AM TIRED AND SO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT HAS TO DRIVE ON THAT ROAD, SO CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP US, SO THAT THE COUNTY CAN DO SHELL ROAD...!!!

Submitted By: Jonathan Ellis Submitted: 4/12/2010
What is going on with our county. I hope a local incumbant for any office asks for my vote. My tags have gone up, my taxes have gone up, I am forced to pay the county for garbage collection, and now if I want to dump my garbage I have to pay them again to let me do it. What a bunch of thieves! Jonathan Ellis Natural Born U.S. Citizen

Submitted By: Bobby Hathorn Submitted: 4/12/2010
Hello, I'm Bobby Hathorn, a travelling musician, (Banjo/Guitar player) & my wife, Bonnie & I wish to thank all of the fabulous people who've helped us along the way-promoters, directors, and fans of clean, family enter- tainment. Your heartwarming support, enthusiastic applause and spreading the word, is deeply appreciated, and because of your efforts, we were lucky enough to celebrate our 750th show-date. And, for those of you who need a little inspiration, in 1991, I was made redundant by my last band, but after hearing the stories of Stallone, Col. Sanders, Lucille Ball, Flatt & Scruggs, and how they and other famous people persisted, I bought a used recorder, mounted it on a discarded Gatorade display stand,(we didn't have the money to buy a desk) and started sending my promo's out. So, any of you who've just gotten laid off, made redundant, or oughtright fired, believe in yourself! After all, Edison got kicked out of school for being dumb...Elvis once made a "C" in music and was told singing wasn't for him...And if you would like to hear more stories like this, email us>hearthatbanjo@yahoo.com Thanking you for your time, we're...Bobby & Bonnie Hathorn, "Hear that Banjo!" 1067 Tower Rd. Ellisville, MS 39437 (601) 342-1223

Submitted By: Concerned Citizen Submitted: 4/13/2010
I really wish the county would fix the roads that are out in the country i.e. Cotton Plant Road. I have to drive on that road to go home everyday and it is terrible! They are widening the bridge and that helps, but there are so many pots in the road, I feel like my tires are going to bust just driving over them. You have to swerve to avoid the pots and that's dangerous because the road is very hilly and you can't see if a car is coming over the hill while you swerve. Please fix this!!!

Submitted By: it's a shame Submitted: 4/20/2010
Smoking, paved roads, who cares? If you do or you don't it doesn't really matter. The law enforcement in this entire county is so corrupt it's just up to who you know anyway! Give em a free case of beer if you can. Seems to work for a guy I know. He's got a free DUI to use, got a domestic violence charge against his ex-wife to disappear, a ride or two with a deputy to a couple of calls. Heck, just get your nose dirty. I personally don't care to play that way, but hey, it does work.

Submitted By: James A Braxton Submitted: 4/24/2010
James A Braxton: I will be seeking and running for the position of Panola county sheriff. I will be turning in my qualifying statement of intent before the deadline, I Will be seeking the position of Panola county sheriff office , I do not have any experience in law enforcement , I operate ( Run Away James surveillance and Investigations ) for none profit , my permits include the cities, and counties, within the state of Mississippi . I am seeking my associates degree in science and criminal justice, I have not held a position in law enforcement, What I will bring with me, I Have over twenty years of experience in the management field of operations, budgeting, delegating job description duties and cost control and managing up to sixty Individuals at one given time delegating is most success tool used today, with this experience I can lead Panola county in the direction that it needs to go ,from the financial, budgets, and the delegating of the deputies of the Panola county sheriff office to the protection of the residents of Panola county , you as Panola county residents need someone to take charge and come through it like a brush fire through Panola county and make it an example for the rest of the counties in the state of Mississippi , and clean it up , there will not be any more back scratching for one another , Though I am a religious person, I will not be campaigning in any churches or any religious organizations I think that campaigning and politicking from churches or religious organizations should not be allowed , churches or religious temples were built for one reason and one reason only, a place of worship and to teach individuals about the bible and religion,this is not a place for politics or to increases your popularity votes , The law states that there should not be any prayer in public schools, But on the other hand the Politian and or the individual’s that are seeking an elected position don’t mind using these organizations to benefit them in their campaign or elections , would this not be considered double jeopardy in some way , In my campaign I will go from door to door person to person , business to business , I will not use the churches or religious organizations for my campaign for popularity votes, but I will seek out there individual support and votes on a one on one basis as a Panola county resident, It does not matter who you are rich or poor and how much you are worth or what religion or cutler you are from , everyone should be treated as an equal, there are a lot of candidates that are seeking for this election, Example some people want a position for a power trip, or either add another credential to their belt before it is too late for them, or to make up for something they did in the past a long time ago, just about everyone has made a mistake at least once in the past, And also the money and the benefits of this position they seek , That is not me , and I am not here for a popularity contest or to impress anyone or the power trip , the money and benefits , or to make up for something , I am a simple individual that lives a simple life on a day to day basis , I am here to remove all the corruption and make Panola county a safer environment for you and your children , for all your support and volunteers for James A Braxton for sheriff of PanolaCounty my contact information is phone 1-662-561-2160 please leave a message and I will get back to you or email james.braxton@att.net

Submitted By: emily38002 Submitted: 4/27/2010
I wanted to comment on the road conditions myself. Don't get discouraged, as I have gone as far as the governors office and Roger Wickers office in Washington, D.C. for the past 5 years. I have talked to the county road manager, a county engineer, the administrator for Panola County, and many others regarding road work. Every time, the response is the same. The money is not there. We have applied for federal funds....there are many roads that have not been paved in 30 years. Yes,.....I said 30 years. They patch and they patch and re-patch and it just makes the road worse and worse over the years. They attempted 4 years ago to bring Sardis Lake drive into specs as they had done Black Jack Rd. They put down a "temporary" patch for one mile of the needed 4 1/2 miles back to the Corp of Engineers property. They have done NOTHING since. And as far as I can tell, they will do nothing in the near future. How many years of applying for federal funds does it take to get the needed money for these back roads. The roads where the citizens and TAX PAYERS of Panola County live??? Just curious?

Submitted By: Annette Woods Submitted: 5/15/2010
I am a truely fortunate person. This morning my ne dog Baily woke me up. I dozed off after putting on toast. She woke me barking to a home filled with smoke. Thank heavens she is in my life!

Submitted By: concerned Submitted: 5/20/2010
northpark apt needs a security gard very bad. people who live over there tell only on who they want to tell on but there really needs to be a light that stays on in front of the office at all times also the apt ments have major need of fixing and lights need to be added behind with all that grass cut down.

Submitted By: jerry Submitted: 6/18/2010
i am using a friends comp. and she may not want her e-mail involved. this man at enid lake is lying about his road blocks and stopping kids. he stopped my daughter and chased her back to our home in enid shores just to see were she lived when i stepped out he took off in his white ford truck

Submitted By: chris corcoran Submitted: 6/23/2010
everybody does not have a computer and the comments on the internet should be viewed by every one, why can the panolian not have a small column once a week about past and present stories in and around the area.

Submitted By: EWilson Submitted: 7/6/2010
The fireorks were great, the bands were great, however I was very dissapoiinted in the enertainment for kids. According to what I heard on the radio there was plenty for kids to enjoy.Did that mean 1 pony for rides,or jumping ballons flat on the ground? I was there at 6pm with a six year old who wasn't really interested in the music therefore we and others left.To bad I won,t be inviting frends to next years celebration.

Submitted By: a concerned lifelong ms resident Submitted: 7/6/2010
are we just now getting concerned about our county?they made us quit smoking,they hand out 700.00 water bills then bring four police cars out to take your meter when you refuse to pay a bill that is cearly a mistake.We are not in control of our state officals any more. once they get elected we don't count anymore. Yea we can go to war to protect america only to come back afterwards to be told how we can live our lifes.Is that freedome? is that what our young are fighting for?I only pray that our elected officals can live with them selfs after all the stuff they are doing in the name of THERE JOB and forgetting who put them there.I see abuse with county cars,i see police cars doing 60 and no flashing lights but if we did that we would get a ticket.It dosen't do any good to complain so get used to fellow panola county residents it will only get worse.

Submitted By: cordie Battle swearengen Submitted: 7/7/2010

Growing up in Batesville before it became a bustling city, it was common knowledge that the dead was highly respected irregardless of the ethnicity. However, as many stories and movies portray, the outcome of a situation is depended upon what side of the tracks in which one lived. This seems to be true when it comes to our African-American citizens at Batesville cemetery. Batesville cemetery is located within the city limits and is divided by a fence denoting one side for whites and the other one for blacks. The right side is well manicured while the african american side has fallen trees and grass so tall that it covers one shoes. This is appaling as the dead for so many years were so respected and their final resting place should never be an eyesore. Let's appeal to the powers makers of this fine city to see that equality exist for all citizens buried beneath the Batesville soil.

Editor's note: Batesville Magnolia Cemetery is not operated by the City of Batesville.

Submitted By: Ron Denley Submitted: 7/21/2010
I normally don't read John Howell's column because I'm really not that interested in what's going on in New Orleans. When I read the bold quote, it appeared that he wrote something I would finally be interested in reading. I wish now that I would have just skipped it again. He is so for off the mark with his accusation that the run on the gun stores was a result of "fear and racial fobia". It had everything to do with the liberal Democrats, of which President Obama has always been, penchant for wanting to take our guns away. The proof has certainly been proven since the Dems have taken over. Do a little research on the House Bills that have been proposed in the last couple of years and you will see that the reaction to the elections was not unwarranted. Mr Howell knows that advocationg gun control, especially in the south, doesn't sell newspapers nearly as well as playing the race card. He took the low road and threw out the race card when there is absolutely no proof of his accusations. Thanks John for proving once again why I should just skip your column.

Submitted By: Lindsay Lynchard Submitted: 7/29/2010
What: An Event to Enjoy and Support The Hour (formally The Methodist Hour). A Hattiesburg, Mississippi based television station that broadcasts weekly all over the world about the Love of Jesus Christ! When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 Time: 5:00 p.m. What To Expect: Speaker - Rev. Steve Casteel, Host of The Methodist Hour Music - Medders Family Band (Genre - Bluegrass and Gospel) Where: Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church 3787 Pleasant Hill Road Olive Branch, MS 38654 Phone: 662-895-2323 Who: Everyone is invited and welcome!! All denominations!! What Else Can You Expect: A live dessert auction! (Bring your most impressive dessert and let's see how much money we can raise to help The Hour)

Submitted By: JERRY Submitted: 8/2/2010
WELL IT WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN, A YOUN BOY WAS CHASED AGAIN BY A MAN IN A TRUCK IN ENID SHORES SUBDIVISION. THIS HAS GOT TO STOP. THE STORIES I HAVE READ IN THE PANOLIAN ABOUT THIS SITUATION SHOULD RAISE SOME KIND OF AWARENESS TO PEOPLE IN THIS AREA. SOME ONE IS GOING TO GET HURT, GOD FORBID A CHILD, WAKE UP PEOPLE OF PANOLA COUNTY KEEP YOUR EYES OPENED AND TRY TO STOP THIS FROM HAPPENING. WE NEED TO GET THIS PERSON NOW!!

Submitted By: Mad Mommy! Submitted: 8/26/2010
I no longer live in the area but I am wondering what is going on with the schools? I have heard of children not being allowed to eat because they owe money....i mean have we really become that low of society that we deny a CHILD food? Everyday we as parents get bombarded with papers for money for this and that....and fund raisers...and lets not forget holidays when we are asked to send canned food for the needy...yet we have adults working in the schools who take food away from a child because they dont have 40 cents that day?? Or even if they owed $20..take it up with the parents but do not allow a child to go hungry..and then have to sit and watch thier teacher and other students eat!

Submitted By: Concerned Citizen Submitted: 9/7/2010
To Mad Mommy! How abut the parent take some responsibility? The child will be provided for, but it is the PARENT that needs to talk with the school, NOT the school's responsibility!!! How about asking how the parent could possibly put the child in that situation? I agree the child needs to be taken care of, but cafeteria employees have RULES they must abide by, or they can lose their job. It is all on the parent here. I say feed the child and file charges of child abuse against the PARENT!!!!!

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