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🌱 Batesville clears up Stone Drive’s identity crisis

Batesville, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Batesville! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Batesville clears up Stone Drive’s identity crisis
  • Could community sponsors help put a roof over Patton Park’s courts?

Also on today's calendar: AI Across America: Oxford and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 65, low: 35.
  • Friday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Batesville board makes Stone Drive name official (panolian.com) — Stone Drive is now officially Stone Drive, resolving a mismatch between everyday usage and Batesville’s records. Aldermen voted Nov. 3 to replace the official name, Champion Drive, for the road near Interstate 55 and Highway 6, where the RaceWay gas station has appeared under both street addresses.
   

• Sponsors needed for proposed Patton Park pavilion (panolian.com) — Batesville is seeking sponsors for a covered, lighted pavilion over Patton Park’s two basketball courts, creating a year-round recreation space. Aldermen authorized the fundraising effort, with materials estimated at $109,000 before construction and electrical costs. Businesses and residents interested in contributing can contact the Mayor’s Office at 662-563-4576.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Mississippi News Report — Monday, Nov 9: Senatobia video, K-9 bust (tippahnews.com)
  • Videos Show Critical Policing Errors in Fatal Shooting of Toddler in Mississippi (nytimes.com)
  • Country Star Announces 2027 Nationwide Tour Weeks After Postponing Shows Due to Health (wideopencountry.com)

Ok Batesville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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