“To go” Beverage
Winner: Sonic Drive-in
Best of the Best Panola 2025
Finalists: Batesville Nutrition, 38606 Nutrition, Dodge’s
Asian Food
Winner: Yamato Sushi & Steakhouse of Batesville
Finalists: Thai Hut , Como, New China Buffet
Bakery
Winner: The Caramel Factory
Finalists: Honeybee Coffee Cupboard, Jennifer Sneed
Bar and Grill
Winner: KC Steakhouse and Seafood
Finalists: The Pier Seafood and Steaks
Barbeque Ribs
Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q
Finalists: Chili’s Grill & Bar, Fresh Garden Market, Home Place Pastures, Tuck’s
Barbeque Sandwich
Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q
Finalists: Pope Country Cafe, Fresh Garden Market, Home Place Pastures
Breakfast
Winner: Pope Country Cafe
Finalists: HoneyBee Coffee Cupboard, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Buffet
Winner: Locke’s Fish & Steak
Finalists: El Mariachi, Pope Country Café Burrito
Winner: Cafe Ole
Finalists: Mi Pueblo, El Mariachi
Catering
Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q
Finalists: Big Ern, Court Street Patio
Catfish
Winner: The Pier Seafood and Steaks
Finalists: Country Catfish, Pope Country Cafe
Chicken-on-a-stick
Winner: Mr. Jiffy
Finalists: Batesville 51, Dodge’s
Cocktails
Winner: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina
Finalists: Kennel Club, Windy City Grille
Coffee
Winner: Honey bee
Finalists: Dodge’s, Cracker Barrel
Cupcakes
Winner: Katie Crenshaw
Finalists: Jennifer Sneed, Tasty Treats by Tanya
Date Night
Winner: Kennel Club Steakhouse
Finalists: Como Steakhouse, Cafe Ole
Delivery
Winner: Domino’s
Finalists: Door dash, Batesville Nutrition, Happy Eats and Açaí Bar
Dessert
Winner: The Caramel Factory
Finalists: Sonic Drive-In, Pig N Out BBQ
Dinner
Winner: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina
Finalists: Como Steak House, Kennel club
Draft Beer
Winner: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina
Finalists: Windy City, Kennel Club, Mi Pueblo Batesville
Egg Roll
Winner: New China Buffet
Finalists: Dodges, Chili’s
Enchiladas
Winner: Cafe Ole
Finalists: Mi Pueblo, El Mariachi
Fajitas
Winner: Cafe Ole
Finalists: Mi Pueblo, El Mariachi
Food Truck
Winner: No Meat Left Behind at
Finalists: Huddy’s Hot Plate, Tuck’s
French Fries
Winner: McDonald’s
Finalists: Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings, Mrs.DEE
Fried Chicken
Winner: Mr Jiffy
Finalists: Mrs.DEE’S, Zaxby’s
Gas Station for Food
Winner: Batesville 51
Finalists: Dodge’s, Mr Jiffy
Girl’s Night Out
Winner: Cafe Ole
Finalists: Windy City Grill, Johnny Kellyville Beach Bar, The Pier
Guy’s Night Out
Winner: Johnny Kellyville Beach Bar
Finalists: Cafe Ole, Windy City Grill
Hamburger
Winner:
Finalists: Lil Taste of Chicago, Back Yard Burgers
Happy Hour
Voting Us
Winner: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina
Finalists: Mi Pueblo Batesville, Windy City Grille
Hot Dog
Winner: Sonic
Finalists: Circle K Batesville Ms, Loves
Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt
Winner: Sonic Drive-In
Finalists: Happy Eats and Acai Bar, Catfish Hut, Jack’s
Lunch
Winner: Batesville 51
Finalists: Dixieland Bar-B-Q, Miss Dee’s, Panola Country Club
Margarita
Winner: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina
Finalists: Windy City Grille, Costa, El Nopalito, Mariachi, Mi Pueblo Batesville
Mexican Food
Winner: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina
Finalists: Costa, Mi Pueblo Batesville
Nutrition Beverage Shop
Winner: Downtown Nutrition
Finalists: 38606 Nutrition, Batesville Nutrition
Overall Best Restaurant
Winner: Cafe Ole
Finalists: Dixieland Bar-B-Q, Kennel Club, Pope Country Cafe
Pizza
Winner: TriBecca Allie Cafe
Finalists: Chuck Stop, Domino’s Pizza
Salad
Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q
Finalists: Catfish hut, Windy City Grill
Sandwich
Winner: Dixieland Bar B Q
Finalists: Happy Eats and Acai Bar, Powell’s Country Liquor
Seafood
Winner: Big Ern’s Crawfish
Finalists: The Pier Seafood and Steaks, Yamato Sushi & Steakhouse of Batesville
Soul Food
Winner: Ms. Dee’s Country Store
Finalists: Pope Country Cafe, Batesville 51
Special Occasion
Winner: The Enid Depot
Finalists: Como Steakhouse, KC Steakhouse and Seafood
Steak
Winner: The Enid Depot
Finalists: Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina
Sushi
Winner: Yamato Sushi & Steakhouse of Batesville
Finalists:
Taco
Winner: Cafe Ole
Finalists: Costa Mexican Grill and Bar of Batesville, El Mariachi, Mi Pueblo
Takeout
Winner: Dixieland Bar-B-Q
Finalists: Yamoto Sushi & Steakhouse of Batesville, Café Olé
Restaurant & Cantina, Mi Pueblo Batesville, Windy City Grill
Wings
Winner: Wings & More
Finalists: Windy City Grille, Mr Jiffy
Audiologist
Winner: Melinda Thompson
Finalists:
Chiropractor
Winner: Sandifer, John L Dr
Finalists:
Dentist
Winner: Stephan Sullivan
Finalists: Clara Tomlinson
Doctor
Winner: Mrs. Lacey Gullick-Joiner
Finalists: Dr Kristie Alverez, Dr. Cary Mettetal
Esthetician
Winner: Batesville MedSpa (Victoria & Hannah)
Finalists: Six62 Aesthetics + Wellness
Fitness Center/Gym
Winner: GoPerformance Fittness and Health
Finalists: Batesville Muscle and Fitness, Sna
Fitness Batesville, Victoria Wilbanks NP
Home Health Agency
Winner: Baptist Home Care
Finalists: Sta-Home Health & Hospice, Oncall Staffing
Hospice
Winner: Legacy Hospice of the South
Finalists: Baptist Home Care & Hospice - North Mississippi, Gentiva Hospice Hospital
Winner: Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
Finalists:
Medical Office
Winner: Batesville clinic , Dr Linder
Finalists: Alvarez Family Medical - Dr. Kristie Alvarez, MD, Redmed Urgent Care
Medical supplies
Winner: Davis Family Pharmacy
Liquorty Splitz
Located at 134 Hwy 6 West, Liquorty Splitz is one of Batesville’s largest and well-stocked retail liquor stores. Come by to say hello to Erica, Milton, or any of the crew.
Large selection of premium wines and liquors, plus a wide variety of party shots and specialty beverages. Thanks, Batesville, for making Liquorty Splitz the Best of the Best!
Finalists: Quality Medical Service, Tri-State Medical supply
Medical Supply
Winner: Panola Pharmacy
Finalists: Davis Family Pharmacy, Quality Medical Service
Mental Health Provider
Winner: Magnolia Counseling
Finalists: Communicare, Melissa Parrish
Nurse Practitioner
Winner: Christi Britt, FNP-BC
Finalists: Cody Gullick, FNP, Magan Shipp
Nursing Home
Winner: Azalea Commons
Finalists: Sardis Nursing Home
Optometry Office
Winner: Batesville Vision Clinic
Finalists: 2020 Eye Care of Batesville, Dr. Walls, Dr. Hubbard, Sawyer Scott
Eyecare, PLLC
Pediatrician
Winner: Brittany Willis
Finalists: Dr siew, Panola Children’s Clinic
Pharmacy
Winner: Panola Pharmacy
Finalists: Magnolia Drug Co., Walmart
Physical Therapy Practice
Winner: Endurance Physical Therapy
Finalists: Cornerstone Rehabilitation, Panola Medical
Physician Assistant
Winner: Ashley Roberson, PA-C
Finalists: Bridgette Martin
Place to Buy Eye Glasses
Winner: Batesville Vision Clinic
Finalists: 20/20 EyeCare of Batesville, Walmart Vision & Glasses
Rehabilitation Center
Winner: Endurance Physical Therapy
Finalists: Cornerstone Rehabilitation
Urgent Care
Winner: RedMed Urgent Clinic of Batesville
Finalists: Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care - Batesville,
AllCare Family Medical Clinic
Day Trip
Winner: Safari Park
Finalists:
Golf Course
Winner: Panola Country Club
Finalists: Mallard Pointe
Music Venue
Winner: Windy City Grille
Finalists: Rafters, The Pier Seafood and Steaks
Place to take the Family
Winner: Sardis Lake
Finalists: Como Steak House
Walking Trail
Winner: Batesville Mounds
Finalists: Sandstone Nature and Fitness Trails, Sardis Lake, Persimmon Hill
Wedding Venue
Winner: 211 main como
Finalists: Panola Country Club, Chickasaw Hills Cabins & Lodge, The Legacy 5, Yellow Heart Barn Banker
Winner: Julie Hudson
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Finalists: John Burchfield, Will Magee
Barber
Winner: Preston @ P’s Barbershop
Finalists: Georganna Shirley
Bartender
Winner: April Daniels
Finalists: Olivia Avalos
Best Insurance Agent
Winner: Ray Poole
Finalists: William Cole, Johnny Earnest
Best Panolian to Follow on Social Media
Winner: Molly Hawkins
Finalists: Alex Harris
Builder
Winner: Chad Weaver
Finalists: Joey Caine, Chad Weaver - CW Contractors LLC, Josh Putman
Choir
Winner: Calvary Baptist Church
Finalists: Shady Grove Baptist, Batesville First United Methodist, Hosanna
Worship Team
Church music director
Winner: Chuck Waller
Finalists: Melanie Beard, Susanne Vandyke
Electrician
Winner: Michael Wells - Wells Electric
Finalists: Joel Williams, Chase Baglan, Matt Johnson Matt Johnson electric, Rick Brown
Financial Planner
Winner: Stephen Whatley
Finalists: Chad Heafner, Angela Hubbard
Handy Man
Winner: Joel Williams
Finalists: Ben Elliott, Wesley Simmons
Home Inspector
Winner: Gary Wallace
Finalists: Andy Berryhill
Lawyer
Winner: Victoria Ryals
Finalists: Andy Yelton, Jay Westfaul
Local Artist
Winner: Rebecca Brewer Rivers
Stephen W Whatley CEPA®, AAMS® Financial Advisor
Leslie Wilson Sr Branch Office Administrator
107 Public Square
Batesville, MS 38606
662-563-9843
Finalists: Ava Williams, Laci Elliott
Local Musician
Winner: Jameson Rodgers
Finalists: Melanie Beard, Steve McGregory
Local Writer
Winner: Dr. Sue Clifton
Panola Pharmacy
Panola
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Best Hospice
Finalists: Brad Greer
Men’s Hair Stylist
Winner: Georganna Shirley
Finalists: Jennifer Darby, Jennifer Darby downtown tans
Mortgage Broker
Winner: Whit Tidwell
Finalists: Chris Lott, Will Magee
Pastor
Winner: Dr. Paul Middleton
Finalists: Keith Bolen Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Bro. Damon Plummer-
Finalists: Josh Hawkins, Teddy Morrow
Realtor
Winner: Delacy Howell
Finalists: Molly Hawkins, Whit Tidwell
Restaurant Server
Winner: Efren @ Cafe Ole
Finalists: Ashley Edwards at The Pier, April Daniels - Cafe Ole, Jennifer at Cafe Ole
Teacher (K-12)
Winner: Kelly Kasch
Gena’s Cuts and Tans
Gena’s Cuts and Tans has been in business since February 96. Genba began her career in July of ‘95 and purchased an existing salon, Fare IV, in ‘96.
She credits the salon’s growth over the years to her awesome clients who have followed her thru two location changes.
Gena’s offers many services - hair care, colors, perms, skincare, facials, dermaplaning, lash extensions, lifts, Massage LMT#2764, nail services with 6 available techs, and tanning
662.934.6514
139 Public Square Batesville, Ms 38606
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Through the years I’ve had good stylists to work with, but I now stand beside the best team when my daughter Lauren joined me this year as my partner,” Gena says. “We work Monday thru Friday from 8:30 to 5 and Saturday from 8 to 1. We would love to have you in one of our chairs!” Thank you for voting! We are truly blessed and grateful the Lord has allowed us to be a part of this community.
And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. Colossians 3:17
Assisted Living
Winner: Azalea Commons of Batesville
Finalists: Providence Assisted Living, Beehive
Auto Body/Paint Shop
Winner: CB’s Customs
Finalists: Heafner Motors, Van Potts
Auto Parts
Winner: O’Reilly Auto Parts
Finalists: Auto Zone
Auto Repair
Winner: Heafner Motors Service
Finalists: Batesville Tire & Muffler, LLC, Jay’s Auto Repair & Towing, Ricky Cook Bank
Winner: Planters Bank
Finalists: First Security Bank, Renasant Bank
Barber Shop
Winner: Gena’s Cut-N-Tans
Finalists: Polished
Beauty Salon
Winner: Gena’s Cut-N-Tans
Finalists: Polished, Downtown Tans, Durham Hair Center, The Pin Up
Best Childcare
Winner: Jesus Loves Me
Finalists: Batesville First United Methodist, Kiddie Korner
Learning Center, New Beginning Daycare Center, LLC
Building Materials Lumber
Winner: T.C.’s Lumber Co., Inc
Finalists: Lowe’s Home Improvement
Car Wash
Winner: Car Wash USA Express - Batesville
Finalists: Delta Car Wash Express, Nickle Carwash
Carpet Cleaning
Winner: STEAM KING
Finalists:
Cell Phone Repair
Winner: C Spire
Finalists: Fast & Affordable Cell Phone Repair, Fast & Affordable Cellular Service
“It's not just a dealership, it's a friendship.”
Winner: C Spire
Finalists: Verizon Authorized Retailer - Russell Cellular, AT&T Store, T Mobile Church
Winner: Calvary Baptist Church
Finalists: Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Shady Grove
Baptist Church
Civic Organization
Winner: Junior Auxiliary
Finalists: The Grace Place, Civitan Cleaning (commercial)
Winner: Libby Cosby
Finalists: Candice Howell, Erin Alford
Cleaning (residential)
Winner: Ashley Jenkins
Finalists: Libby Cosby, United Prowash
Computer Repair
Winner: Complete Computers
Finalists: Roy Wilson
Day Care
Winner: Jesus Loves Me Children Center
Finalists: Batesville First United Methodist, 180 Center- Hosanna, Kiddie Korner Learning Center Dealer Service
Winner: Kirk Brothers Batesville
Finalists: Heafner Motors, Sardis Auto LLC
Dry Cleaners
Winner: Smith Cleaners
Finalists:
Electric Company
Winner: Tallahatchie Valley Electric
Finalists: Entergy, Joel Williams construction LLC
Funeral Home
Winner: Wells Funeral Home & Forrest
Finalists: Cooley’s Mortuary, New Era
Heating and Air
Winner: Batesville Refrigeration
Finalists: Quality Heating - Air Conditioning and Electrical Contractors,
Daniel Nicholson, Jenkins Refrigeraion, Wayne Houston
Home Builder
Winner: CW contractors
Finalists: Joey Caine, Joel Williams Batesville
Insurance Agency
Winner: Ray Poole Jr State Farm Insurance Agency
Finalists: Johnnie Earnest insurance, B&H Insurance
Internet Service
Winner: TVI FIBER
Finalists: Complete Computers, AT&T, Xfinity
Investment Firm
Winner: First Security Trusts & Investments
Finalists: Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Skip Langley, AAMS™, Edward
Jones - Financial Advisor: Stephen W. Whatley, AAMS™
Jewelry Repair
Winner: Dale Copeland Jeweler
Finalists: Plaza Jewelers
Landscaping Lawn Care
Winner: Herron Landscape
Finalists: Levi Gazaway - Gazaway Landscaping, Morris Lawn Service
Moving Company
Winner: Josh Cobb
Finalists:
Muffler
Winner: Batesville Tire and Muffler
Finalists: CB Customs, Ricky’s Auto Repair
Nail Salon
Winner: Lauren Brower
Finalists: Polished, Gena’s Cut-N-Tans
Oil Change
Winner: Shell Rapid Lube
Finalists: Batesville Tire & Muffler, LLC, CB Customs, Hallmark Ford
Pest Control
Winner: Tri-State Termite & Pest
Finalists: Pickens Pest Control, Terminix
Pet Boarding
Winner: Family Pet Hospital
Finalists: Pet Stop, Pooches and Cream
Pet Grooming
Winner: Pooches and Cream
Finalists: Pet Stop, ANGIE SELF RUSSELL, Family Pet Hospital, Watkins Pets & Grooming
Place to work
Winner: Ray Poole State Farm
Finalists: Able Towing, Planters Bank
Plumbing
Winner: Hoskins Mid-South Plumbing
Finalists: David Hoskins, Jimmy Hall, Joe Griffin
Propane Gas Company
Winner: Sayle Propane
Finalists: Scott, Suburban propane, Tractor Supply
Quick Print signs
Winner: T&R Graphics
Finalists: Lotts Ace Hardware
Real Estate
Winner: Molly Hawkins - Landhawk Realty, LLC
Finalists: Delacy Howell, Cindy Beard, Cindy Johnson @ Bill Sexton Realty
Roofing
Winner: Wade Griffin Construction
Finalists: Spa
Winner: Gena’s Cut-N-Tans
Finalists: Polished, Crown Me Wellness Spa Staffing Service
Winner: TempStaff (formerly EMI Staffing)
Finalists: Six62 Aesthetics + Wellness, Wise Staffing
Tanning Salon
Winner: Downtown Tans
Finalists: Gena’s Cut-N-Tans
Tax Preparation
Winner: Williams, Pitts & Beard CPA
Finalists: Calvert and Co. Batesville, MS, Jan Hudson, Melinda Alford, TurboTax, William H Polk & Co., CPAS Towing
Finalists: Jay’s Auto Repair & Towing, AIM towing, B & W Wrecker & Mobile
Truck Repair, Shivers Towing
Veterinary Clinic
Winner: Woodlawn Hospital For Animals
Finalists: Family Pet Hospital, South Panola Veterinary Hospital
Windshield Replacement
Winner: Expert Auto Glass
Finalists: Discount Auto Glass, M&M’s shop
Antiques
Winner: Ribbons and Roses
Finalists: Cotton Warehouse, Como Antique, Unique Antiques, Unique Antiques and More
Appliance store
Winner: TNT Appliances
Finalists: Lowe’s Home Improvement, Marys Furniture World
Arts and Crafts
Winner: The Craft Shop Beth Cabrera
Finalists: Emily Swinkowski, Linsey Crawford
Auto Dealer New
Winner: Kirk Brothers Batesville
Finalists: Heafner Motors, Hallmark Ford, LLC
Auto Dealer Pre-owned
Finalists: Heafner Motors, Hallmark Ford, LLC
Boat Dealer
Winner: Performance Marine
Finalists:
Bridal Registry
Winner: Talk Of The Town
Finalists: Blossoms in Batesville, Candle Shop
Carpet Flooring Store
Winner: Kizer Flooring
Finalists:
Children’s Clothing
Winner: MaeMae & Me
Finalists: Stubb’s Department Store, Begin Again
Convenience Store
Winner: R&B TOBACCO
Finalists: Batesville 51, Dodge’s
Embroidery and Monogram Shop
Winner: Beth Cabrera
Finalists: Big South Outfitters, Annette Parker, Kayla Dunlap
Farm Equipment and Supply
Winner: The Co-op, LLC.
Finalists: GreenPoint Ag, Cornerstone, Delta Tractor, Hood equipment, Tractor Supply Co., Wade Inc / Batesville
Feed and Seed Store
Winner: The Co-op, LLC.
Finalists: Brown’s Feed, Batesville Feed & Supply Co, Tractor Supply Fresh Produce
Winner: Piggly Wiggly
Finalists: Kroger, Piggly Wiggly Of Batesville Furniture Store
Winner: TNT Appliances
Finalists: Marys Furniture World, Begin Again, Harrison Furniture Company
Gift Shop
Winner: MaeMae & Me
Finalists: Candle Shop, Talk of the Town Grocery Store
Winner: Piggly Wiggly
Finalists: Kroger, WalMart
Hardware Store
Winner: Flint’s Hardware
Finalists: Klyce Hardware Store, Ace Home Décor/Accessories
Winner: Talk Of The Town
Finalists: Begin Again, Burkes Outlet, Candle Shop
Hunting Supplies
Winner: The Co-op, LLC.
Finalists: Batesville Pawn Shop, Big South Outfitters
Jewelry Store
Winner: Dale Copeland Jeweler
Finalists:
Lighting Store
Winner: Sunbelt Lighting
Finalists: Lowe’s
Liquor Store
Winner: Liquorty Splitz
Finalists: Powell’s Country Liquor, Discount Liquor
Manufactured Home Dealer
Winner: Clayton Homes- Como
Finalists:
Mattress Store
Winner: TNT Appliances
Finalists: Mary’s Furniture
Meat Market
Winner: Pitcock’s Meat Processing
Finalists: Piggly Wiggly Of Batesville, E.C. Moore General Store
Men’s Clothing
Winner: The Coop
Finalists: Stubb’s Department Store, Begin Again
Motorcycle/ATV dealer
Winner: Big Delta Honda
Finalists:
Office Supply
Winner: Panola Paper Co
Finalists: Andy Red
Pottery
Winner: Talk Of The Town
Finalists: The Candle Shop, MaeMae & Me
Resell Shop
Winner: Faith and Love Boutique —Indoor Yardsale
Finalists: Unique Antiques, Unique Antiques and more
Shoe Store
Winner: MaeMae & Me
Finalists: Rack Room Shoes, Stubb’s Department Store
Sporting Goods
Winner: The Co-op, LLC.
Finalists: Batesville Pawn Shop, Nana’s Bait Shop
Thrift Store
Winner: Mid-South Overstock
Finalists: Begin Again, Unique Antiques and More, Wilson Hobby Shop, US 51 N, Batesville, MS 38606
TiresWinner: Batesville Tire & Muffler, LLC
Finalists: Dunlap & Kyle Co Inc, City Tire & Auto Watch Repair
Winner: Dale Copeland Jeweler
Finalists:
Wine Store
Winner: Liquorty Splitz
Finalists: Neail’s Package Store, Discount Liquor, Powell’s Liquor Store, R&B tobacco
Women’s Boutique
Finalists: Stubb’s Department Store, Factory Connection
Best Customer Service
Winner: Ray Poole State Farm
Finalists: maemae and me, MaeMae & Me
Best New Business
Winner: Big South Outfitters
Finalists:
Best Place to Work
Winner: Ray Poole State Farm
Finalists: Planters Bank, Batesville Dental, Big South Outfitters, Domino’s, Gentry’s Home Improvements, Red med urgent care of batesville, Walmart
Overall Best Business
Winner: Ray Poole State Farm
Finalists: MaeMae & Me, Planters Bank
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