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1 week ago | 
panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston
Gary High School honored its graduating class of 2025 at Senior Night, a celebration of their accomplishments and future endeavors. The event recognized the seniors’ hard work and academic excellence, presenting them with significant scholarship awards and congratulations from the administration. The academic leaders of the class were recognized, including the Valedictorian, Emma Newman, and the Salutatorian, Mason Powell.
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1 week ago | 
panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston
Mrs. Phala Nail is turning 106 years old next week and has been a proud resident of Panola County her entire life. Now living at Panola County Nursing and Rehabilitation, her legacy of love for her family and community is echoed with a parade in her honor on May 16. Born Phala Mae Morris in 1919, she is the eldest of ten children and was delivered at home, in the Murvaul area. Taking care of her younger siblings, her parents farmed the land of rural Panola County.
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1 week ago | 
panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston
The Carthage Courtesy Club put on a highly attended and lively Cinco De Mayo celebration on Saturday. Complete with mouthwatering food, a bouncy house, and vendors, the second annual celebration was a hit. Hundreds of families came through the event and enjoyed unique dishes from a variety of food trucks. Despite the busy weekend, Cinco De Mayo was celebrated by the Panola County community.
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2 weeks ago | 
panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston
In Panola County, the National Day of Prayer was celebrated with thoughtful words and collaborative prayer. Community spiritual and church leaders of various congregations and branches of Christianity banded together as the Panola County Ministerial Fellowship to strengthen faith. Reverend David Kennedy, of Rehobeth Methodist Church and president of the Panola County Ministerial Fellowship, welcomed attendees to the event.
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2 weeks ago | 
panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston
The Carthage Rotary Club has become one of many clubs across the country to open a blessing box, located in Turner Park, the community is welcome to take or donate nonperishables, toiletries, and other items. Club president Charde Sloane shares that she chose the box as her project for this year. According to Sloane, the Blessing Box is an emblem of compassion, unity, and the enduring spirit of service that defines Rotary.
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3 weeks ago | 
panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston
The 74th annual Panola County Cattlemen’s Association Pro Rodeo is set for May 9 and 10 at the Cattlemen’s arena on Highway 79. The tradition of the rodeo has deep roots, locally, amassing large crowds every year. From 7:30 p.m. on May 9 and 10, attendees will watch participants from near and far compete in events like roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. Arrive ready for a show, indulge in Twisted Hickory barbecue, and marvel at the featured entertainment.
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3 weeks ago | 
panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston
The Carthage Courtesy Club is gearing up for its 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo event, a vibrant celebration for the community on Saturday, May 3, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Anderson Park. Following a successful inaugural event, organizers are looking for enthusiastic volunteers, vendors, and sponsors to help make this year’s fiesta even better. As the Carthage Courtesy Club aims to highlight the growing Hispanic community and offer a cultural celebration for all residents, community support is essential.
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3 weeks ago | 
panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston
It’s that time of the year! Get your fill of crawfish, music, and fun at the fifth annual Downtown Tunes and Tails on Saturday, May 3, starting at 6 p.m. in front of the Esquire Theatre. Presented by the Country Music Hayride, local country music favorites and delicious crawfish have drawn record crowds downtown for the past four years. Bringing the “tunes,” Through the Lookin’ Grass, playing traditional bluegrass music, will be followed by the Dusty Boots band.
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3 weeks ago | 
panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston
Carthage ISD voters will start casting ballots this week to decide a $23 million bond election and a race between incumbent Ben Donald and challenger Sequoise Givens for an at-large District 6 seat. Incumbent District 7 trustee Brenda Giles is unopposed.
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3 weeks ago | 
panolawatchman.com | Elizabeth Pinkston
Beckville voters will begin heading to the polls Tuesday to elect a city councilmember. James Boyd is running for City Council Position 4 against incumbent Paulette Goree in the only contested race. Early voting will take place at Beckville City Hall, April 22-29, weekdays from 3 a.m. until 3 p.m. City Hall is located at 211 Washington St.Election Day voting on May 3 will take place at the Multi-Purpose Center, 225 S.
