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Mrs. Amber Austin’s Ed Rising organization participated in its state conference at the University of Southern Mississippi February 2-4. The following students were honored to represent their school in the following competitive events: Kevi Killough, seventh place - Interactive Bulletin Board; Chrislyn Willis, third place, Job Interview; Jessiyah Leflore, Alyssa Harris and Ebony Robinson, fifth, Public Service Announcement-Teacher Recruitment. These students had a wonderful experience and represented their school well.
By Special to the Winona Times and the Conservative on
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This cold weather makes me melancholy as I sit and ponder yesteryears. It makes me remember the days of cold winter that I spent with my grandmother and grandaddy in Montgomery County.
You hear people talk about living in the country, well this was LIVING in the country. The property sat right on the Montgomery County line and the Attala County line. The old barn, housing the old Guernsey milk cow, sat straddling the two county lines.
By Peggy Sims - Columnist on
1 month 2 weeks ago
What a week!
You may be still waiting for electricity or water; I hope both are restored soon and you can begin to get things back to normal.
We had water the entire time of the ice storm, but lost electricity. Thank goodness for our fireplace and the wood that Gary and Andrew had piled up. Thank goodness for help getting it split.
Gary had a gas ring and big pot he used for boiling hot water in his chicken processing. The propane ring turned into a cooker for us. Drew came up with some good meals on it although it was hard to regulate on a low temperature.
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
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In spite of the trendy push for using mostly native plants in our gardens, our backyards remain among the few places where few people pay much attention to country of origin; we happily grow plants from all over the world in close harmony.
By Felder Rushing - Columnist on
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As I was attending the Carroll County Board of Supervisors meeting this past Monday morning at the Courthouse in Vaiden, Austin Barbour of the Clear Water Group gave an excellent presentation on debris cleanup. This was prompted by the need for debris cleanup in the aftermath of the 2026 ice storm. We could soon start grass cutting and make spring beautification improvements next month. Debris cleanup is front and center now in the aftermath of the recent Ice Storm as we head into spring.
By Ken Strachan - Columnist on
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MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (02/09/2026)-- Students on the President's List at Mississippi State achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
The following local students attained this honor:
By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY on
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Three Winona Christian School students competed—and competed well—at the Dixie National Market Lamb Show this week. Hayes Henderson earned 13-year-old showmanship honors, Mary-Hayden Blaylock received 15-year old showmanship, and Hannah Hayes Ware received 17–18-year-old showmanship.
In recognition of her achievement, Hannah Hayes Ware was also awarded the Bill Dupree Showmanship Scholarship for graduating seniors.
By Special to the Winona Times and the Conservative on
1 month 2 weeks ago
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (02/06/2026) -- Mississippi State University congratulates students named to the fall 2025 Deans' List.
Students named to the Deans' List at Mississippi State must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
The following local students attained this honor:
By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY on
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A local National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently met with Kathleen Gray Henry of the Mississippi America 250 Commission to complete plans for an America 250! event at Cotesworth Culture and Heritage Center in Carrollton.
Pictured are Chakchiuma Chapter Regent Melanie Bowman, Greenwood; Third Arrow Chapter Regent Shirley Rush, Carrollton; Mrs. Henry; Thomas Rodney Chapter Regent Norma Biggers, Winona; committee member Paula McCaulla, Thomas Rodney Chapter, Winona; Grenada Chapter Regent Christie Genola, Grenada; committee member Mary (Punkie) Stewart, Grenada Chapter, Grenada.
In recognition of the Semiquincentennial of America’s Independence on July 4, the Thomas Rodney Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution continues its yearlong celebration to honor our patriot ancestors. During the weeks and months leading to America’s 250th Birthday, chapter members are spotlighting the service of our Revolutionary War Ancestors. This week, we honor the service of Charles Hester, Revolutionary Ancestor of chapter member Tisha Ferguson Vaughan.
By Special to the Winona Times and the Conservative on
1 month 2 weeks ago
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North Carrollton Mayor Ken Strachan (center) and Carroll County Deputy Sheriff Banks Tucker (left) took officials from FEMA, MEMA and Small Business Administration to damaged areas in Carroll County Thursday to conduct damage assessments. “We appreciate these agencies coming to Carroll County to see firsthand the damage from the ice storm. We have been working with state and federal agencies to get supplies, including water, out throughout the county. The damage assessments are done through the state’s reporting system Crisis Track, where the county documents damage.” Strachan said.
By PRESS RELEASE - CARROLL COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY on
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Winona Christian School senior Chloe Word represented Holmes County 4-H with distinction at the Dixie National Livestock Show, competing among top exhibitors from across the state.
Word earned multiple placements in the highly competitive swine shows, including sixth-place Chester gilt, fifth-place Chester gilt, fourth-place Chester barrow (twice), and fifth-place Light Cross. In addition to her livestock success, she was recognized for her skill and professionalism in the ring, earning eighth overall showmanship in the 17–18 age division.
By Special to the Winona Times and the Conservative on
1 month 2 weeks ago
(JACKSON, MISS) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces that the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved mass replacement benefits for CURRENT Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households in the 15 hardest-hit counties. A separate waiver extending the period to request replacement benefits has already been granted until February 23, 2026, for residents in the additional 28 counties impacted by Winter Storm Fern.
MASS REPLACEMENT BENEFITS
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Mayor Flowers announces that debris pickup will begin on Saturday, Feb. 14 by the contracted company, Looks Great Services of Mississippi, Inc. Flowers is requesting the citizens of Winona to place all debris at the road, preferably not under power lines, or within three (3) feet of a fire hydrant or mailbox. Debris size needs to range between 4 feet and 15 feet.
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The Winona Board of Alderman meets for their regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of the month starting at 5 p.m. in the Winona City Hall building.
Tuesday, Jan. 20 the Winona Board of Alderman held their regular mid-month meeting. During the meeting, the Board discussed various topics of concern for the municipality including but not limited to the Crossroads Farmers Market and its preparations for the upcoming summer season and concerns about rate increases. The details on these matters are as follows.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
1 month 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service encourages all taxpayers to create an IRS Individual Online Account to access their tax account information securely online and to help protect against identity theft and fraud.
The IRS Individual Online Account is available to anyone who can verify their identity. Tax professionals can support this effort by encouraging clients to use an IRS Individual Online Account and by using their own Tax Pro Account to complete authorized actions on their clients’ behalf.
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We are pleased to share exciting news for the Winona–Montgomery County Library. Thanks to a generous $5,000 grant from the Ellard Family Foundation, the library will begin plans to renovate and modernize the public access computer area. This investment will allow the library to enhance accessibility, improve convenience, and provide a more ergonomic and user-friendly computer area.
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Thursday, Jan. 29 Winona officials held a grab and go luncheon to show appreciation for linemen working with Delta Electric and Entergy to restore power to areas affected by Winter Storm Fern. Starting at 11:30 a.m., City Hall utilized the building's back parking lot as a barbecue and food line. Workers, officials, and volunteers helped prepare, package, and hand out roughly 180 meals including freshly grilled burgers, chips, cookies, and bottled waters.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
1 month 2 weeks ago
The sky must have fallen. I never thought it could happen. But it did. I actually agreed with most of what liberal Robert Wise wrote in the NSS on January 30. He criticized Trump for his statements on taking over Greenland. Trump antagonized the Danes {owners of Greenland) and also NATO with his brash approach. If he had taken a softer approach, he would have gained friends instead of generating bad feelings. They would have been grateful to him and to the USA for setting up a "golden dome" defense for them (and also for us) at the northernmost extremity of their Greenland island.
By Peter Gilderson on
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Even amidst a new legislative session and mid-term elections, Republican rumblings about next year’s elections grow as precipitous events loom.
By Bill Crawford on
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Perhaps I heard the phrase “can’t see the forest for the trees” prior to “Different Drum” (1967) by the Stone Poneys (which song launched Linda Ronstadt to superstardom) —
“But honey child I’ve got my doubts
You can’t see the forest for the trees”
By Jay Wiener on
