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With the weather getting pretty, everyone loves to cook on the grill. I know we do. My family loved spending time together around the pool and enjoying something Daddy cooked.

A Passion for Nursing

As a student at J.Z. George High School, Mercedes Peeples wanted to be a physical therapist and was working toward her dream until her grandmother became ill.

School board make up bill passes House

Tuesday, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted 117 to zero to make the school board of the Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District fully elected from the county’s current supervisor

Community Safety

Supervisor Willie Earl Townsend, Jr., Winona Mayor Jerry Flowers, Montgomery County Emergency Management Director Allan Pratt, James Barry Carpenter, Barrett Johnson, Winona Alderwoman Sarah Minnie

Man charged with shooting into house

A Winona man has been bound over to the action of the Montgomery County Grand Jury.

Graduation plans

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On Thu, 05/07/2020 - 03:38 PM

With classes canceled for the rest of the academic school year, Winona Christian School created a display on the school’s lawn to celebrate its Class of 2020. The school is planning a graduation parade this Friday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m.

What are you surprised to miss?

By Amanda Sexton-Ferguson, READ MORE > 9389 Reads
On Thu, 05/07/2020 - 02:23 PM

As our everyday lives have been upended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, like all of you, I am no longer able to do many of things I enjoy most.

For me, there are no more family trips to the lake in Hot Springs, Ark., browsing antique stores and book stores, or scheduling play dates for my six-year-old son.

Educator, alum starts adopt-a-senior at JZG

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 7771 Reads
On Thu, 05/07/2020 - 02:21 PM

As an educator and an alum of J.Z. George High School, Anteeatta Archie-Swims said when she learned that Gov. Tate Reeves had ordered for schools to be closed for the remainder of the year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she was devastated.

Carroll County's COVID-19 cases increase

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 12543 Reads
On Mon, 05/04/2020 - 04:45 PM

Carroll County’s spike in coronavirus cases continues. Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reported that Carroll County has 77 cases of coronavirus are four of those cases are at a long-term care facility.

Sunday’s numbers show Carroll County now has 62 cases of coronavirus, which jumped from 58 Friday, with four new cases.

Governor loosens restrictions on restaurants, outdoor places

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On Mon, 05/04/2020 - 03:48 PM

JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the next phase for Mississippi to begin slowly and safely reopening the state's economy while continuing to flatten the curve.

Carroll reporting COVID-19 death at long-term health facility

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 15121 Reads
On Sun, 05/03/2020 - 10:20 PM

The Mississippi Department of Health reported Sunday that a second person has died from COVID-19. It’s the first death reported at a long-term health facility as Carroll County continues to see a spike in cases.

Sunday’s numbers show Carroll County now has 62 cases of coronavirus, which jumped from 58 Friday, with four new cases.

Carroll County sees spike in numbers again

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On Fri, 05/01/2020 - 06:07 PM

Carroll County has seen another spike in its cases. As of Friday, the Mississippi Department of Health reported that Carroll County had 58 cases. Seventeen of those cases were blacks, 12 of those cases were whites, and 29 of those cases are currently under investigation. There has been one death in the county due to COVID-19.

Carroll sees spike in case numbers

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 6701 Reads
On Wed, 04/29/2020 - 08:02 PM

In less than 72 hours, the number of cases of coronavirus in Carroll County increased from 15 to 25 cases as of Wednesday morning and two at a long-term care facility in Carroll County.

Dr. Rushing urges public to wear masks

By Amanda Sexton-Ferguson, READ MORE > 4032 Reads
On Wed, 04/29/2020 - 07:14 PM

WINONA – The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on society in the United States over the last two months have drastically changed the way people live around the globe. Dr.

Keeping connected with patients

By Amanda Sexton-Ferguson, READ MORE > 3581 Reads
On Wed, 04/29/2020 - 07:11 PM

Part 2 in a series.

For the home health professionals at Sta-Home, caring for patients in their homes during a pandemic has its challenges, especially if some of those patients have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum reopens

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson welcomes the public to the reopening of the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Monday, June 8, 2020, following closure due to COVID-19. The Children's Barnyard, one of the Museum's newest attractions that opened earlier this year, is a must-see for visitors. The barnyard is home to three baby goats and four newborn lambs that were born during the closure.

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