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Romans 12:12 ~ Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Tuesday marked the third anniversary of the March 2023 tornado that hit this area, bringing back memories of the devastation it caused to homes and families throughout our communities.
The effort of our communities working together has been terrific, not only in the recovery from the tornado, but also in response to the January 2026 ice storm.
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BATON ROUGE, LA (03/23/2026)-- The following people recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Bettinica Cobbs of Coila (38923) at The University of Mississippi
Audrey Eldridge of Vaiden (39176) at The University of Mississippi
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Pictured from the left: Emalie Bruce, Abby Campbell, Shaw Kiker, B Herring, Coaches (not pictured) Laurel Guerra, Savannah Herring, and Presley Haddon.
A small-town gym made a big statement at the Deep South Cheer competition in Southaven as Galaxy Cheer & Tumbling brought home top honors with two standout teams delivering unforgettable performances.
Leading the way was the gym’s senior team, Chrome, which dominated the competition from start to finish. Chrome not only claimed first place in their division but also earned the prestigious Grand Champion title—awarded to the team with the highest overall score of more than 50 teams,
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March Madness is taking place in 1st grade at Winona Elementary School! Go “dancing” with them as they find out the winner of their favorite picture book!
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Pictured from the left: Pauline Hall, Brandye Brannon - Secretary, Dr. Katherine Hughes - President, Nora Dunn - Vice-President, Chase DeNoon.
The WMCSD received the MSBA Lighthouse School Leader Torch Award, which is based on being a “B” rated or high-performing school district, all schools rated a “C” or higher, at least one school rated “B” or above, 90 percent free or reduced lunch, and the district in good standing by the Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Accreditation.
This award was presented by the Mississippi School Boards Association on Wednesday, February 25 at the 54th Annual MSBA Conference in Flowood.
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In Mississippi
Nine “No Kings” protests planned in Mississippi this Saturday
The progressive left’s “No Kings” protests are back for another round of demonstrations this weekend across the nation, with nine such protests planned from the Coast to the Tennessee state line.
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Residents and Business Owners Invited to Share Input on Future Growth Carroll County, Miss. (March 23, 2026) — The Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation (EDF) has partnered with Mississippi State University Extension to launch a community survey aimed at identifying retail and restaurant opportunities in Carroll County. The survey is open to all residents and business owners in the county and takes approximately five minutes to complete.
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Pictured are Cherokee Rose Garden Club members Becky Shaw and Betty Downs who decorated for the event, with Carrollton Mayor Pam Lee, Extension Agent Tracey Boone, and Extension horticulture specialist and Master Gardener coordinator Jeff Wilson.
At the recent yard and garden program hosted by the Carroll County Extension Service, America 250 was celebrated.
During the program, Wilson presented ideas to keep landscape gardening fun and not a chore.
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The Cherokee Rose Garden Club’s selection of Yard of the month for March is this charming home in North Carrollton, owned by sister Tricia Ball and Robbie Ball Sisco.
Our selection committee members noted: “After all the devastation during the ice storm, this yard was noticeably up to perfection. This family home stood out as one that was loved and cared for. The front porch and the white picket fence along the back made it feel so warm and inviting. We hope everyone admires it as much as we did.”
Congratulations Tricia and Robbie! Well, done!
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The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies last week. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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2025-2026 Carroll Academy
Elementary Honor Roll 3rd Nine Weeks
First Grade Headmaster’s List: Ann Ellis Downs, Kase Howard, Adam Melton and Harper Ricks.
First Grade Principal’s List: Abby Campbell, Clayton Debow, Jace Gibson, Cooper Whitworth and Kyslee Wiltshire.
Second Grade Headmaster’s List: Bayleigh Floyd, Blair Long, Scarlett Nail, Emmie Newman, Maren O’Bryan and Sawyer Slaton.
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The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting at 6 p.m. in the Wolfe Lab building.
Tuesday, March 17 the Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting. The meeting lasted less than 30 minutes in duration, with all business being handled in an expedient manner. The only topic discussed in depth during the meeting was regarding the efforts to upgrade the district’s various technological needs. The details on the matter are as follows.
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The Winona Board of Aldermen holds their regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month starting at 5 p.m. at the City Hall.
Tuesday, March 17 the Winona Board of Aldermen held their regular mid month meeting. All aldermen were in attendance and Board Attorney Adam Kirk attended the meeting via phone. The meeting lasted approximately an hour and forty minutes in duration. The main topic of discussion for the evening was regarding the City of Winona’s recent rate study done by the Mississippi Rural Water Association. MSRWA representative Chris Shelton came before the Board to explain his report and answer any questions which arose from it.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
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Inside serving soup was Mason Andy Peacock, Mason Mitchell Costilow, Antiquities Member Betty Downs, Mason James Wilson and Mason Paul Haley, serving soup to Raymon Jordan.
The postponed 2026 A Taste of Soup and Art Exhibit held recently was a great success. We visited with many old friends and welcomed new faces. The Masons again helped to serve the soups. The top 2 favorite soups were the Creamy Queso Soup and the Smoked Sausage Beer Potato Soup. Copies of the cookbook will be available for purchase at the Carrollton Town Hall during regular hours.
This event is one of many being held in Carroll County this year to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday.
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Yoshawn Hudson’s stock is rising as he nears his senior season at Winona High School.
Hudson was recently listed as a 3-star prospect with 247Sports. The 6-foot, 193-pound Hudson also has 12 college scholarship offers, and he is hoping a few more come his way.
“The ranking by 247Sports caught me off guard,” Hudson said. “I got a text from one of the guys with them, and he told me I was being listed as a 3-star. I told him that was crazy, but I give all the glory to God.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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The North Carrollton Board of Aldermen holds their regular meetings on the 1st Tuesday of the month starting at 6 p.m. at the City Hall building.
During a special meeting of the North Carrollton mayor and the Board of Aldermen Thursday, March 19, two grant projects the town had been awarded totaling more than a half million dollars were put in motion.
Colby Willis White of Willis Engineering presented a Memorandum of Understanding for Mayor Ken Strachan to sign with Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to begin advertising on the Big Sand Recreational Park near the tabernacle at Big Sand Creek.
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The Carroll County School District Board of Education holds their regular meetings on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting at 5:30 p.m. in the J.Z. George Band Hall.
Tuesday, Feb. 24 the Carroll County School District Board of Education held a special called meeting. Much information was discussed over the roughly hour and a half duration of the open meeting. The overarching topic for the meeting was concerning district policies and procedures on various topics. In last week’s edition of The Conservative, the story covered a discussion about alternative school placement. This week we will focus on the Boards’ discussion of the district bullying policy. The details on the remainder of the special called meeting are as follows.
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5 days 11 hours ago
In a world that’s always changing, Anthony’s reminds you how it feels when something stays the same in all the right ways.
The first time I went to Anthony’s was for a 50th-birthday dinner.
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The Mississippi State Health Officer’s public stance championing the importance of vaccinations and childhood immunizations would appear to be at odds with Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
Multiple media outlets rushed out articles this week claiming that Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney and at least two others were under consideration to be the White House’s pick to the lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Adams County Supervisor, who has yet to concede in the midterm primary, looks to support strong conservative candidates in the 2027 Mississippi election cycle.
Adams County Supervisor and successful oilman Kevin Wilson announced this week that he was donating $500,000 to a new political action committee “to support strong conservative leadership and build the foundation for a competitive 2027 cycle.”
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
