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The J.Z. George girls brought home a winner’s trophy from the tournament at Eupora High School last Saturday. Members of the team are, from left, Cirena Reed, An’necieyunna Fleming, Kyleigh Sibley, Ja’Narri Pointer, Alaysha Bouldon, Madison Kyles, Kyndale Edwards, Katelyn Rice, Tysalyn Meeks, Kiyunna Ward, Jamiya Leahman, Alayah Herndon, Dakiya Robinson and head coach Jaquell Davis.
The J.Z. George girls’ basketball team moved to 9-5 with a 40-27 win over Eupora High School in the Curtis Ford Holiday Classic at Eupora.
The Lady Eagles held a slim 10-7 lead after the first period, but J.Z. George went in front 18-10 at the half with an 11-0 run in the second. Eupora pulled to within five at 27-22 after the third but a 13-5 run by the Lady Jags put the game out of reach.
Kyleigh Sibley led J.Z. George with 15 points, and Dakiya Robinson had seven. Tysalyn Meeks tacked on six points.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
3 months ago
The Winona High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams both picked up wins in different tournaments Saturday.
The Lady Tigers upped their record to 3-12 with a 31-29 win over Clarksdale High School at the Philadelphia High School Christmas Tournament.
Winona led 5-4 after one, but Clarksdale went in front 13-11 at the half. The Lady Tigers led 25-23 after the third period.
Alisha Taylor led Winona with 10 points, and Azaria Small chipped in eight points. Laniah Owens had five points.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
3 months ago
Congratulations to Belhaven University student Brycelyn Townsend, of Winona, MS on being named to the Belhaven University Fall 2025 Dean's List.
Townsend is among a select number of students named to the Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4-3.99 while taking a full course load of at least 12 semester hours.
By Press Release - Belhaven University on
3 months ago
Congratulations to Jessica Liddell of McCarley, MS on being named to the Belhaven University Fall 2025 President's List.
Liddell is among a select number of students named to the President's List. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 grade point average while taking a full course load of at least 12 semester hours.
By Press Release - Belhaven University on
3 months ago
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It is amazing how time flies when everyone is working hard to educate the children within the county to become productive citizens later in life. This being the Christmas holiday, the education committee of the Carroll County Development Association presented the teachers, bus drivers and other workers in the schools with gift certificates. These certificates can be redeemed at several business within the county by January 31, 2026, which is the deadline.
Our way of wishing each of them “A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year”.
By Special to the Winona Times and the Conservative on
3 months ago
In recognition of the Semiquincentennial of America’s Independence on July 4, 2026, 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 Drury Harrington, Revolutionary Ancestor of chapter members Nan McGahey Baker and Lou McGahey Caffey.
By PRESS RELEASE - NSDAR on
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It’s that time of year when we contemplate the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. After thousands of years struggling in the darkness, man gets to come face to face with his maker, who takes on flesh. You know the rest of the story. Unspeakable tragedy followed by unspeakable joy.
Before I decide to write my Christmas column, I like to review some of the ones from the past. Usually, I decide to write something new. But this time, this column from 2008 — 17 years ago — caught my eye. It is as follows:
By Wyatt Emmerich on
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The Junior Auxiliary of Winona proudly hosted its annual Christmas Tree of Angels, a cherished service project that brings the spirit of generosity to life each holiday season. Each year, this initiative helps provide Christmas gifts, warm clothing, and essential items for children and families in our community who need a little extra support. But more than that, it offers hope, dignity, and the comfort of knowing that their community cares.
By Press Release - Junior Auxiliary of Winona on
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Pictured from left Deputy Clerk Jaslyn Scaife, City Clerk Lyndera Williams, Deputy Clerk Angel Jenkins, Deputy Clerk Brenda Lewis Hardiman, and Mayor Ken Strachan. Not pictured Deputy Clerk Mary Ashton Carpenter.
The Town of North Carrollton held its Christmas dinner last week ahead of food bank deliveries that went out Thursday and Friday.
The Town of North Carrollton had a food bank organized and operated by Generation X Dreampushers. They began collecting donations Dec. 1-15 that included non-perishable food items to help the needy. This is part of Generation X and Town of North Carrollton Food Supplement Program.
By Press Release - North Carrollton Mayor Ken Strachan on
3 months ago
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.
● Elbert Andrew Mathis of Winona was arrested on Dec. 17 by the WPD on the charges of possession of a controlled substance, with a bail set in the amount of $5,000, possession of paraphernalia, misdemeanor, improper use of out-of-state tag, misdemeanor, and possession of a controlled substance, with a bail set in the amount of $25,000.
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3 months ago
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Friday, Dec. 13 Montgomery and Carroll County communities came together under the mission of giving back. Both counties were host to toy drives throughout the year in preparation for their regular Christmas events. For Montgomery County this event was the annual Toys for Tots event at the Winona National Guard Armory. For Carroll County this event was the fifth annual KAKE Fund Christmas Toy Drive. Despite these events being hosted in Carroll and Montgomery Counties, their reach touched the hearts of families far beyond just these two counties.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
3 months 1 week ago
Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
Four people were shot in Greenwood on Christmas Eve, two of them fatally.
Leflore County Coroner Debra Sanders said she received a call at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday in regard to a shooting incident that occurred on the 300 block of East Market Street.
The two people who died from the shooting were a 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old man, both from Greenwood. Both died from multiple gunshot wounds, Sanders said. The names of the victims are not yet being released as the coroner has yet to inform the victims' families.
By GERARD EDIC on
3 months 1 week ago
The Mississippi Department of Education is located in the former Central High School at 359 N. West Street in Jackson, Friday, Mar. 11, 2022. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Nearly 4,000 teaching positions remain unfilled in Mississippi, hundreds more than last year.
By Devna Bose - Mississippi Today on
3 months 1 week ago
Virginia Kittelson does office work at El Pueblo in Biloxi on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Julia Chavez picked up when her phone rings in the middle of the night. This scenario has played out several times, but during this late-night phone call, the person on the other end urgently asked her to translate.
“They’re at the hospital, and you can hear that they’re scared,” said Chavez, the founder and CEO of Columbus-based nonprofit Saving Grace Mission, remembering one of several such calls she has received. “They’re intimidated, and you can hear the frustration from the doctors on the other end.”
By Gwen Dilworth - Mississippi Today on
3 months 1 week ago
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said he has directed the acquisition of a new frigate class based on HII’s Ingalls-built Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC), “a proven American built ship.”
The U.S. Navy announced early Friday morning that Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, a division of HII, has been selected to design and build the future small surface combatant ship.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months 1 week ago
Aidan Girod at her northeast Jackson home with water bills she's called JXN Water 21 times about since Oct. 15 and received only two responses. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Days before this past Halloween, Aidan Girod received a frightening note atop her water bill: “FINAL NOTICE.” The letter said Girod had three weeks to pay her outstanding balance before JXN Water would turn off her tap.
At the start of the year, the north Jackson waitress received a $2,000 statement that included the several previous months she hadn’t gotten a bill for. As the utility revamps its historically plagued billing system, residents throughout the city have recently received an invoice for the first time in months, if not years.
By Alex Rozier - Mississippi Today on
3 months 1 week ago
The confirmation of Kruger and Leary on Thursday came as part of a large tranche of nominees that had been held up in the confirmation process for weeks.
The U.S. Senate has now confirmed James “Baxter” Kruger of Jackson and Scott Leary of Water Valley to serve as the United States Attorneys for Mississippi’s southern and northern districts, respectively.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months 1 week ago
Greenwood police secure the scene at Crestview Apartments after three officers were injured in a shooting there.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating a Monday night shooting in Greenwood in which three police officers were injured, according to a statement released Tuesday from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
MBI is assessing the incident and gathering evidence and will then share that information with the state Attorney General’s Office, according to the statement.
By GERARD EDIC - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
3 months 1 week ago
From PERS to education freedom to healthcare, see what’s on the agenda for Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker Jason White when lawmakers gavel in January 6th.
Lawmakers are set to return to the Capitol January 6th to convene the 2026 session of the Mississippi Legislature.
Both Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) and Speaker Jason White (R) have been working with members in the state Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, to craft legislation that aligns with their agendas.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
