🌱 Why protesters are confronting Senatobia leaders over a baby’s death

Good day Senatobia! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why protesters are confronting Senatobia leaders over a baby’s death
• See why Senatobia Elementary just earned a top state reading honor

Also on today's calendar: Third Quarterly Luncheon and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
• Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Protesters continue to call for justice in Kohen Wiley case (wjtv.com) — Protesters gathered outside a Senatobia aldermen meeting, demanding justice after an infant was fatally shot during a police encounter outside the local Walmart. A community group is pressing Senatobia leaders and law enforcement for accountability, even as city officials declined to address the case at the latest meeting.
   

• Magnolia Mornings: August 5, 2026 (pressregister.com) — Senatobia Elementary has been singled out as Mississippi’s Science of Reading School for 2026–27, recognizing strong reading instruction for young students in the Senatobia Municipal School District. The broader roundup also touches on state politics, college sports, and national business headlines.
   

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📸 Around Senatobia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Senatobia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 7

• Bill Engvall →
  Heindl Center for the Performing Arts, 315 Northwest Dr, Senatobia
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 11

• Third Quarterly Luncheon →
  The Gin at Nesbit, 931 Nesbit Rd, Nesbit
  11:30 am
• Trivia Night →
  Off The Square, 2353 Hwy 51 S suite 1, Hernando
  6:30 pm

Saturday August 15

• Band - Kody Shade Harrell w/ Bryan Shaw →
  Fresh Garden Market & Smokehouse, 3655 US-51, Senatobia
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 20

• Chamber 101 →
  First Regional Library, 370 W Commerce St, Hernando
  11:00 am

Friday August 21

• North Delta at Magnolia Heights →
  Magnolia Heights School, 1 Chiefs Dr, Senatobia
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 25

• Trivia Night →
  Off The Square, 2353 Hwy 51 S suite 1, Hernando
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21

• A Night with Danny Gokey →
  Heindl Center for the Performing Arts, 315 Northwest Dr, Senatobia
  7:00 pm

Monday September 21

• North Panola Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Independence →
  Independence High School, 3184 MS-305, Coldwater
  6:30 pm

Thursday October 8

• An Evening of Hope-A Gala Benefit for the Hope Center of North Mississippi →
  The Gin at Nesbit, 931 Nesbit Rd, Nesbit
  6:00 pm

Thursday October 15

• LEGO Ladies Night →
  Bricks & Minifigs, Hernando, Hernando
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello everyone.
  I make Tshirts and things. If you need something special or just like the ones I post, let me know and I will make it for you. Gildan, S-XL $20, 2X… (Nextdoor Loca)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Senatobia. Apply here.
• AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Full Time in Senatobia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Senatobia here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hernando

• What's happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State this August (magnoliatribune.com)

Batesville

• Treatment Centers and Rehab in Batesville, MS (psychologytoday.com)
• Defer Elected President Of Municipal Judges Association (yalnews.com)
• Tripp's Drip (panolian.com)

Southaven

• Building at the Speed of AI: Data Centers, Expedited Permitting, and Who Bears the Burden Harvard Law Review (harvardlawreview.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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