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The J.Z. George girls fast-pitch softball team moved to 8-2 overall and 4-0 in Region 3-2A with a 23-0 win over Northside High School last Thursday.
The Lady Jags got a second straight no-hitter from pitcher Saralyn Roberts (8-2), who went three innings and struck out seven Thursday. J.Z. George beat Northside 21-0 last Tuesday.
J.Z. George collected 11 hits, as Roberts had a single, double and home run and drove in five runs. Tysalyn Meeks had six RBIs with two singles and a double. She also scored three runs.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
5 days 7 hours ago
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.
By PRESS RELEASE - GREENWOOD LEFLORE CARROLL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION on
5 days 7 hours ago
Photo by Special to the Winona Times/Conservative, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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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5 days 7 hours ago
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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!
By PRESS RELEASE - CHEROKEE ROSE GARDEN CLUB on
5 days 7 hours 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.
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5 days 8 hours ago
Photo by Peyton Poe, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
5 days 8 hours ago
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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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Photo by Special to The Winona Times/Conservative, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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
5 days 9 hours ago
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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.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
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When state Rep. Becky Currie was tabbed to lead the House committee that oversees Mississippi’s prison system, she was given a mandate to shake things up.
She has been trying.
In 2025, she introduced a comprehensive bill that put a basket of reforms into one piece of legislation. It cleared her chamber unanimously but died during negotiations with the Senate.
This year, she took a different approach, writing most of the reforms into separate bills. So far, that strategy hasn’t fared much better with the Senate.
But Currie has not given up.
By Tim Kalich on
1 week 4 days ago
The midterm primary election concluded last week, and the ballot was set for the general election. The Mississippi Secretary of State’s office is helping to build on the importance of civics. Secretary of State Michael Watson announced a new Student Ambassador Program. The program helps to increase voter education and registration among youth as well as encourages students to engage in Mississippi civics.
By Ken Strachan - Columnist on
1 week 5 days ago
CARROLLTON — The Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center will host the Cotesworth Celtic Gathering on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at historic Cotesworth in Carrollton.
The family-friendly festival will celebrate the traditions of Scotland and Ireland with live music, bagpipes, fiddles, Highland Games by Backyard Rebellion, cultural demonstrations, and historical exhibits. Guests can also enjoy food trucks, vendor shopping, children’s activities, farm animal encounters, a petting zoo, and pony rides.
By PRESS RELEASE - THE COTESWORTH CULTURE AND HERITAGE CENTER on
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Pictured are Charlene Johnson, Paulette Gregg, Bobbye Gayle Makamson and Marsha Shaw.
Members of the Cherokee Rose Garden club put out Easter Nativity crosses at the Carrollton intersection.
By Special to the Winona Times and the Conservative on
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Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Carrollton Community House at 305 Lexington Street.
Theme: Happy Birthday America
Soups to be tasted:
By PRESS RELEASE - TOWN OF CARROLLTON on
1 week 5 days ago
One of my favorite times of year is upon us and that is March Madness.
It’s the time of year where what you see on tv from games, commercials, your favorite snacks all talk about the basketball tournament.
By Iva Ruth Faulk - Columnist on
1 week 5 days 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.
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1 week 5 days ago
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On Monday morning, March 16th, Carroll County EOC received a call from a senior citizen who awakened to discover that her only mode of transportation had been stolen. Carroll County Deputies were immediately dispatched to the address near Greenwood Leflore Airport.
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1 week 5 days ago
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Another fire was reported in Kilmichael Sunday evening, March 15. According to Kilmichael Volunteer Fire Chief David Eldridge the blaze, which claimed the majority of an old gas station/feed store, was reported around 1:35 a.m. The store, located on South Depot Avenue, was fully involved when fire officials arrived on scene. Kilmichael Volunteer Fire Department was first on scene and responded with two trucks. When on the scene, KVFD requested mutual aid from Poplar Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
1 week 5 days ago
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Carroll County School District Board of Education meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month in the J.Z. George Band Hall starting at 5:30 p.m.
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, with a closed executive session taking place as well. The overarching topic for the meeting was concerning district policies and procedures on various topics.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
