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A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PANOLIAN
Delacy Howell Realty Rooted in Community. Driven by Results.
At Delacy Howell Realty, we believe real estate is more than buying and selling homes—it’s about building relationships, strengthening our community, and helping families find where they truly belong. As a locally owned and operated brokerage in the heart of Batesville, Mississippi, our team is proud to serve Panola County and the surrounding North Mississippi areas, including Oxford, Sardis, and beyond. We are deeply invested in the growth of our community and passionate about supporting the people and businesses that make it so special.
We’re honored to be recognized by the people that matter most - our community! Thank you for voting us Best Real Estate Company, Best New Business, and Best Realtor - Delacy Howell
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FOOD AND DINING
Best of the Best Panola 2026
“TO GO” BEVERAGE Winner: HoneyBee Coffee Finalists: 38606 Nutrition, Batesville Nutrition ASIAN FOOD Winner: Yamato Japanese Steakhouse Finalists: New China Buffet, Thai Hut , Como BAKERY Winner: The Caramel Factory Finalists: HoneyBee Coffee, Katie Crenshaw
BAR AND GRILL Winner: KC Steakhouse and Seafood Finalists: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Como Steakhouse, The Pier Seafood and Steaks BARBEQUE RIBS Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q Finalists: Home Place Pastures, Tuck’s BARBEQUE SANDWICH Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q Finalists: Home Place Pastures, Tucks
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BREAKFAST Winner: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Winner: Pope Country Cafe Finalists: Waffle House, Chik Fil A
CHICKEN-ON-A-STICK Winner: Dodge’s Finalists: Mr. Jiffy, Batesville 51 COCKTAILS Winner: Mi Pueblo Finalists: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, KC Steakhouse and Seafood
BUFFET Winner: Locke’s Fish & Steak Winner: New China Buffet Finalists: El Mariachi, Catfish Station Pope
COFFEE Winner: HoneyBee Coffee Finalists: Cracker Barrel, Dodge’s, Starbucks, Waffle House
BURRITO Winner: Mi Pueblo Finalists: El Mariachi, Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina
CUPCAKES Winner: Katie Crenshaw Finalists: Tasty Treats by Tanya, Baked Bitty’s-Jennifer Sneed
CATERING Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q Finalists: Court Street Patio, Windy City Grille CATFISH Winner: Locke’s Fish & Steak Finalists: Catfish Hut (Country Catfish), The Pier Seafood and Steaks, Catfish Station Pope, Pope Country Cafe, Windy City Grille
DATE NIGHT Winner: KC Steakhouse and Seafood Finalists: Como Steakhouse, Yamato Japanese Steakhouse DELIVERY Winner: Door Dash Finalists: 38606 Nutrition, Domino’s, Batesville Nutrition
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DESSERT Winner: The Caramel Factory Finalists: KC Steakhouse and Seafood, Chili’s, HoneyBee Coffee DINNER Winner: KC Steakhouse and Seafood Finalists: Mi Pueblo, Como Steakhouse
HAPPY HOUR Winner: Mi Pueblo Finalists: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Sonic
DRAFT BEER Winner: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina Finalists: Mi Pueblo, Windy City Grille
HOT DOG Winner: Sonic Finalists: North Delta Concession Stand, Back Yard Burgers
EGG ROLL Winner: New China Buffet Finalists: Dodges, Chili’s
ICE CREAM OR FROZEN YOGURT Winner: Sonic Finalists: Lucy’s cookies and cream, Lucy’s, Lucy’s Cookies and Cream
ENCHILADAS Winner: Mi Pueblo Finalists: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, El Mariachi, Costa Mexican Bar & Grill
LUNCH Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q Finalists: Yamato Japanese Steakhouse, Batesville 51, Court Street Patio, Mr. Jiffy, New China Buffet
FAJITAS Winner: Mi Pueblo Finalists: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, El Mariachi
MARGARITA Winner: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina Finalists: Mi Pueblo, El Mariachi
FOOD TRUCK Winner: Tuck’s Finalists: Kona Ice, No Meat Left Behind, Phat Daddy’s, Yammys Ice Yummies shaved ice
MEXICAN FOOD Winner: Mi Pueblo Finalists: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, El Catrin
FRENCH FRIES Winner: McDonald’s Finalists: Zaxby’s, Back Yard Burgers, Jack’s, Pope Country Cafe, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen FRIED CHICKEN Winner: Mr. Jiffy Finalists: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Jack’s, Zaxby’s GAS STATION FOR FOOD Winner: Batesville 51 Winner: Mr. Jiffy Finalists: Dodge’s, Dodges, Mike’s Food & Gas GIRL’S NIGHT OUT Winner: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina Finalists: Mi Publeo, KC Steakhouse and Seafood GUY’S NIGHT OUT Winner: KC Steakhouse and Seafood Winner: Windy City Grille Finalists: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Rafters On The Water, Como Steakhouse
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HAMBURGER Winner: Ms. Dee’s Country Store Finalists: Home Place Pastures, Back Yard Burgers, Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Panola Country Club
NUTRITION BEVERAGE SHOP Winner: Batesville Nutrition Finalists: 38606 Nutrition, HoneyBee Coffee OVERALL BEST RESTAURANT Winner: Mi Pueblo Finalists: Dixieland Bar-B-Q, KC Steakhouse and Seafood, Locke’s Fish & Steak PIZZA Winner: Domino’s Finalists: TriBecca Allie Cafe, Little Caesars Pizza, Windy City Grille SALAD Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q Finalists: Court Street Patio, Zaxby’s SANDWICH Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q Finalists: 6&51 Store, Powell’s Country Liquor, Subway, 6&51 discount beer and liquor
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SEAFOOD Winner: KC Steakhouse and Seafood Finalists: Big Ern’s Crawfish, Locke’s Fish & Steak SOUL FOOD Winner: Ms. Dee’s Country Store Finalists: Batesville 51, Mr. Jiffy SPECIAL OCCASION Winner: KC Steakhouse and Seafood Finalists: Como Steakhouse, Locke’s Fish & Steak
TAKEOUT Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q Finalists: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina, Yamoto Sushi & Steakhouse of Batesville WINGS Winner: Wings & More Finalists: Zaxby’s, Domino’s
HEALTH AND FITNESS
STEAK Winner: Como Steakhouse Finalists: KC Steakhouse and Seafood, The Enid Depot
AUDIOLOGIST Winner: Melinda Thompson - Panola Speech Therapy Finalists: N/A
SUSHI Winner: Yamato Japanese Steakhouse Finalists: New China Buffet
CHIROPRACTOR Winner: Dr. John L Sandifer Finalists: Dr. Barnette
TACO Winner: Costa Mexican Bar & Grill Finalists: Mi Pueblo, El Mariachi
DENTIST Winner: Dr. Shelly Osborn - Batesville Dental Finalists: Dr. Thomas Hodge - Batesville Dentistry, Dr. Chance Crites - Batesville Dental
THANK YOU FOR VOTING DR. SHELLY OSBORN BEST DENTIST IN PANOLA COUNTY 2026! “My favorite part of dentistry is that I get to form real relationships with my patients. They aren’t just patients, but members of our Batesville Dental family.” “ For me, dentistry isn’t just one visit and done. Having real relationships where we can laugh and everyone can feel at home is absolutely essential.”
-Dr. Shelly Osborn, DMD
113 EUREKA ST, BATESVILLE, MS 38606
(662) 563 7644
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DOCTOR Winner: Dr. Lee Linder; UMMC Medical Clinic - Batesville Finalists: Dr. Michael Havens - Batesville Medical Clinic, Dr. Cary Mettetal - Mettetal Family Medicine
HOSPITAL Winner: Panola Medical Center Finalists: N/A
ESTHETICIAN Winner: Victoria Wilbanks, FNP-C Finalists: Hannah Devazier, AGNP-C, Graysen Scott- Six62 Aesthetics
MEDICAL OFFICE Winner: RedMed Urgent Clinic of Batesville Finalists: UMMC Medical Clinic - Batesville, Downtown Family Medical
FITNESS CENTER/GYM Winner: GoPerformance Fitness and Health Finalists: Snap Fitness Batesville, Batesville Muscle and Fitness (BMI)
MEDICAL SUPPLY Winner: Panola Pharmacy Finalists: Medicap, Davis Family Pharmacy
HOME HEALTH AGENCY Winner: VitalCaring Finalists: Baptist Home Care, Sta-Home Health & Hospice
MEDICAL SUPPLIES Winner: Davis Family Pharmacy Finalists: Quality Medical Service, DuraMed
HOSPICE Winner: Baptist Home Care & Hospice - North Mississippi Winner: Gentiva Hospice Winner: VitalCaring Finalists: Enhabit Home Health and Hospice, Legacy Hospice of the South, Southern Hospice
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER Winner: Hannah Ivey, NP Finalists: Communicare, PMG Pride Medical Group NURSE PRACTITIONER Winner: Christi Britt, FNP-BC Finalists: Cathy Chandler, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Magan Shipp, FNP-C, Mary Cathy Chandler, FNP
Thank you for voting for us! Best Tanning Salon Women’s Hair Stylist Jennifer Darby 3rd Place Best Women's Hair Stylist Lexi Goforth
142 Public Square Batesville 8
(662) 712-6512 Best of the Best Panola 2026
CLEANING (COMMERCIAL) Winner: Carley Jenkins Finalists: Libby Cosby, Erin Alford, Shelia Watson CLEANING (RESIDENTIAL) Winner: Ashley Jenkins Finalists: Libby Cosby, Bridgette love, Carley Jenkins, Coee Carver, Delta Cleaning Solutions, Joy potts redwine, Mary Alden Sullivant COMPUTER REPAIR Winner: Complete Computers Finalists: Build Better PC, LLC CONSTRUCTION Winner: Fowler & Son Construction, LLC Finalists: CW Construction - Chad Weaver, Swindoll Construction, LLC, Triple W construction DAY CARE Winner: Jesus Loves Me Children’s Centers Finalists: New Beginning Daycare Center, LLC, Kids World Daycare DEALER SERVICE Winner: Kirk Brothers Batesville Finalists: Heafner Motors, Hyundai of Batesville
Our Doctors and Staff would like to Thankyou you for for voting usus Thank voting Best Optometry Office! Best Optometry Best Place to Buy EyeOffice Glasses
JESSICA CHAMBERS-CPHT, SHEREE MOORMAN- PHARMD, SYDNEY BENSON-CPHT, KATLYN MORROW-CPHT
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131 Highway51N, Batesville,MS38606 Tel. (662) 487-6268 • Fax. (662) 487-6278 magnoliadrugco@gmail.com • Facebook.com/magnoliadrugco/
Best of the Best Panola 2026
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DRY CLEANERS Winner: Smith Cleaners Finalists: N/A
NAIL SALON Winner: Gena’s Cuts-N-Tans Finalists: M Nails, Polished
ELECTRIC COMPANY Winner: TVEPA Finalists: Entergy, Self Electric
OIL CHANGE Winner: DipStix Finalists: City Tire & Auto, Dunlap & Kyle Co Inc
FUNERAL HOME Winner: Wells Funeral Home Finalists: Cooley’s Mortuary
PEST CONTROL Winner: Pickens Pest Control Finalists: Denley’s Pest, Tri-State Termite & Pest, Terminix
HEATING AND AIR Winner: Barry Barton Heating and Air Finalists: Batesville Refrigeration & Heating Service, Jenkins Refrigeration
PET BOARDING Winner: Family Pet Hospital Finalists: Pooches n Cream, LLC, Lucky Dog
HOME BUILDER Winner: CW Contractors, LLC Finalists: Fowler & Son Construction, LLC, Lawrence Brothers, Putman’s Quality Carpentry (Chris Putman), Swindoll Construction, LLC INSURANCE AGENCY Winner: State Farm Insurance Agency, Ray Poole Jr. Finalists: Thomas Insurance Agency, Farm Bureau, Whitten Insurance Agency INTERNET SERVICE Winner: TVI Fiber Finalists: AT&T, Sparklight INVESTMENT FIRM Winner: Edward Jones Finalists: First Security Trusts & Investments JEWELRY REPAIR Winner: Dale Copeland Jeweler Finalists: N/A LANDSCAPING LAWN CARE Winner: Herron Landscape Finalists: Gazaway Lawn & Landscaping, Preacher Man Lawn Care
PET GROOMING Winner: Family Pet Hospital Finalists: Watkins Pets & Grooming, Pooches n Cream, LLC PLACE TO WORK Winner: RedMed Urgent Clinic of Batesville Finalists: Planters Bank, Ables Wrecker Service PLUMBING COMPANY Winner: Hoskins Mid-South Plumbing Finalists: Jimmy Hall, Joe Griffin Plumbing PROPANE GAS COMPANY Winner: Sayle Propane Finalists: Scott Petroleum, Tractor Supply Co. QUICK PRINT SIGNS Winner: UPS Finalists: T&R Graphics, Ace Hardware REAL ESTATE Winner: Delacy Howell Realty Finalists: Batesville Realty, Lott Realty ROOFING Winner: Swindoll Construction, LLC Finalists: A-1 Remodeling & Construction Batesville MS, Skyline Roofing
MOVING COMPANY Winner: Elliott Transport, LLC Finalists: N/A
SPA Winner: Six62 Aesthetics + Wellness Finalists: Gena’s Cuts-N-Tans, Polished
MUFFLER Winner: Batesville Tire & Muffler, LLC Finalists: CB’s Customs, Weaver’s Auto Center
STAFFING SERVICE Winner: TempStaff Finalists: Wise Staffing
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TANNING SALON Winner: Downtown Tans Finalists: Gena’s Cuts-N-Tans, The Beauty Bar
ANTIQUES Winner: Cotton Warehouse Finalists: Ribbons and Roses, Unique Antiques and more
TAX PREPARATION Winner: Calvert & Company Finalists: Williams, Pitts & Beard CPA, TurboTax
APPLIANCE STORE Winner: TNT Appliances Finalists: Lowe’s Home Improvement, Mary’s Furniture World
TOWING Winner: Ables Wrecker Service Finalists: Jay’s Auto Repair & Towing, AIM towing, Shivers Towing
ARTS AND CRAFTS Winner: Magnolia Drug Co. Winner: Polka Dot Dane Finalists: Hobby Lobby
VETERINARY CLINIC Winner: Family Pet Hospital Finalists: Woodlawn Hospital For Animals, South Panola Veterinary Hospital WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT Winner: Expert Auto Glass Finalists: M&M’s shop, Discount Auto Glass
SHOPPING “BIG BOX” STORE Winner: Hobby Lobby Finalists: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bealls
AUTO DEALER NEW Winner: Kirk Brothers Batesville Finalists: Heafner Motors, Hyundai of Batesville AUTO DEALER PRE-OWNED Winner: Heafner Motors Winner: Kirk Brothers Batesville Finalists: Hallmark Ford, LLC, Hyundai of Batesville, Stanley’s Auto Sales BOAT DEALER Winner: Crappie Depot Finalists: Performance Marine, Pintail Duck Boats
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BRIDAL REGISTRY Winner: The Candle and Gift Shoppe Finalists: Talk Of The Town, Blossoms in Batesville
FURNITURE STORE Winner: TNT Appliances Finalists: Harrison Furniture Company, Mary’s Furniture World
CARPET FLOORING STORE Winner: Kizer Flooring Finalists: N/A
GIFT SHOP Winner: The Candle and Gift Shoppe Finalists: MaeMae & Me, Talk of the Town
CONVENIENCE STORE Winner: R&B TOBACCO Finalists: Batesville 51, Mr. Jiffy
GROCERY STORE Winner: Piggly Wiggly Finalists: Kroger, Save A Lot, Walmart Super Center
EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAM SHOP Winner: Polka Dot Dane Finalists: Big South Outfitters
HARDWARE STORE Winner: Flint’s Hardware Finalists: Lowe’s Home Improvement, Ace Hardware
FARM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY Winner: The Co-op, LLC. Finalists: Tractor Supply Co., Hood equipment, Southland Co.
HOME DÉCOR/ACCESSORIES Winner: The Candle and Gift Shoppe Finalists: Talk Of The Town, Blossoms in Batesville
FEED AND SEED STORE Winner: The Co-op, LLC. Finalists: Batesville Feed & Supply Co, Tractor Supply Co.
JEWELRY STORE Winner: Dale Copeland Jeweler Finalists: N/A
FRESH PRODUCE Winner: Piggly Wiggly Finalists: E.C. Moore General Store, Kroger
LIGHTING STORE Winner: Sunbelt Lighting Finalists: Lowe’s Home Improvement
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LIQUOR STORE Winner: Liquorty Splitz Finalists: Discount Liquor, Neail’s Package Store
MEAT MARKET Winner: Pitcock’s Meat Processing Finalists: E.C. Moore General Store, Piggly Wiggly Of Batesville
LOCALLY OWNED CHILDREN’S CLOTHING Winner: MaeMae & Me Finalists: Stubb’s Department Store, Unique Antiques and more
MEN’S CLOTHING Winner: Stubb’s Department Store Finalists: The Co-op, LLC.
LOCALLY OWNED PLACE TO BUY SPORTING GOODS Winner: The Co-op, LLC. Finalists: Batesville Pawn Shop
MOTORCYCLE/ATV DEALER Winner: Adventure Powersports Finalists: N/A
LOCALLY OWNED PLACE TO BUY HUNTING SUPPLIES Winner: The Co-op, LLC. Finalists: Batesville Pawn Shop
OFFICE SUPPLY Winner: Panola Paper Co Finalists: N/A
MANUFACTURED HOME DEALER Winner: Southern Housing of Batesville Finalists: Clayton Homes - Como, Spartan Homes - Como
PLACE TO BUY SHOES Winner: MaeMae & Me Finalists: Stubb’s Department Store
MATTRESS STORE Winner: TNT Appliances Finalists: Harrison Furniture Company, Mary’s Furniture World
POTTERY Winner: Talk Of The Town Finalists: The Candle and Gift Shoppe, Magnolia Drug Co.
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RESELL/CONSIGNMENT SHOP Winner: Faith and Love Boutique —Indoor Yardsale Finalists: Begin Again, Unique Antiques and more THRIFT STORE Winner: Mid-South Overstock Finalists: Begin Again, Eden Home Decor and More, Ribbons and Roses, Unique Antiques and more, Unique Antiques TIRES Winner: Dunlap & Kyle Co Inc Finalists: City Tire & Auto, Batesville Tire & Muffler, LLC WATCH REPAIR Winner: Dale Copeland Jeweler Finalists: N/A
TOP RECOGNITION BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE Winner: Ray Poole State Farm Finalists: Redmed Urgent and Primary Care-Batesville, Andrea Taylor- Planters Bank BEST NEW BUSINESS Winner: Delacy Howell Realty Finalists: Bright Eyes Vision, Hobby Lobby BEST PLACE TO WORK Winner: Ray Poole State Farm Finalists: Planters Bank, RedMed Urgent Care
WINE STORE Winner: Liquorty Splitz Finalists: Discount Liquor, Neail’s Package Store WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE Winner: MaeMae & Me Finalists: Stubb’s Department Store, Blossoms in Batesville
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WOMEN’S CLOTHING Winner: MaeMae & Me Finalists: Stubb’s Department Store, Blossoms in Batesville, Southern Hairitage
OVERALL BEST BUSINESS Winner: Ray Poole State Farm Finalists: Planters Bank, Redmed Urgent and Primary Care-Batesville
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