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2 weeks 4 days ago
Carroll Academy picked up wins on Monday and Tuesday on the baseball diamond but lost its last game of the week at Kirk Academy.
The Rebels defeated Delta Academy 17-4 last Monday, outhitting the Raiders 9-2 and taking advantage of three defensive errors and 11 walks issued by Delta pitching.
Hayes White (1-1) got the win on the mound, yielding all four runs on two hits, walking four and fanning three.
He had an RBI and scored two runs on offense.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 weeks 4 days ago
The J.Z. George girls fast-pitch softball team extended its winning streak to five with a sweep of its three opponents last week.
The Lady Jags began the week with a 17-2 victory at Leake Central Monday. J.Z. George scored nine runs in the first, one in the second, five in the third and two in the fourth. Leake scored one run each in the second and third innings.
Saralyn Roberts got the win in the circle, allowing both runs on one hit, striking out eight. She had a single and double, driving in two runs.
By Calvin Stevens on
2 weeks 4 days ago
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The Winona High School girls fast-pitch softball team slid to 7-3 on the season with a pair of losses last week.
The Lady Tigers lost to Choctaw County 26-9 on Tuesday. No other details were available.
Winona played at French Camp Academy Friday, falling 8-6. The Lady Tigers made four errors on defense and were outhit 8-5.
Lindsey Berryhill (6-3) took the loss in the circle, as she went six innings, allowing eight runs (four earned) on eight hits, walking two and fanning three.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 weeks 4 days ago
The J.Z. George baseball team started its spring break with a 15-0 loss to Calhoun Academy in the Kirk Academy Tournament in Grenada Monday.
Calhoun plated six runs each in the first and third frames and three in the second. Calhoun outhit J.Z. George 7-1, and the Jags made eight defensive errors.
Hayden Brown had a single for the lone hit. Kaleb Mulvihill (1-1) took the loss, as he went all three innings, walking five and fanning two.
The Jaguars played Winona Christian School and Delta Academy Wednesday at the tournament.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 weeks 5 days ago
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Pictured from left: Carroll County GOP Executive Committee Secretary Charles Humphreys, Carroll County Circuit Clerk Durward Stanton, Carroll County Democratic Chairman Pam Gary, Democratic Executive Committee Member Mary Fluker, and Carroll County GOP Executive Committee Member Hart Miller. Not pictured Carroll County Democratic Executive Committee Member Mary King.
Carroll County Republican and Democratic Party officials met Wednesday morning at the Carroll County Courthouse in Vaiden to certify the Tuesday primary election.
“We finished verifying the affidavit ballots and certified the totals of both the United States Senate and Second Congressional District primary races. The ballot will now be set for the November 3 General Election.” said North Carrollton Mayor Ken Strachan who is the Carroll County Republican Executive Committee Chairman.
By PRESS RELEASE - CARROLL COUNTY on
2 weeks 5 days ago
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles swept Louisiana Tech over the weekend to improve to 10-1 on the season. The Sunday win over Tech gave Golden Eagles head coach Christian Ostrander his 100th win at USM. Coach Oz reached 100 wins in only 137 games, which is the fastest in school history. USM will host Mississippi State on Tuesday and Nicholls State on Wednesday before North Alabama visits Friday-Sunday.
By Dale McKee - Sports Columnist on
2 weeks 6 days ago
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Molly Tompkins, daughter of Joey and Betsy Tompkins of Winona and a 2023 graduate of Winona High School, was recently crowned Most Beautiful 2026 at the University of Mississippi.
Tompkins is a junior majoring in integrated marketing communications with a minor in sport administration. She is a member of Kappa Delta sorority, the Ole Miss Baseball Diamond Girls, Order of Omega and Phi Eta Sigma. She also serves as an Ole Miss Social Media Ambassador and a Luckyday Scholar.
By Special to the Winona Times and the Conservative on
2 weeks 6 days ago
An excellent medical column in The Washington Post predicts the next target in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine campaign. At the same time, the column debunks the claim that this target is hazardous to children’s health.
Dr. Leana S. Wen, an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at George Washington University, believes Kennedy, the Health and Human Services secretary, may seek the removal of “aluminum salts” from vaccines. He believes this ingredient can cause conditions from autism to asthma to food allergies.
By Jack Ryan, Enterprise-Journal on
2 weeks 6 days ago
Concerns about politically motivated debanking deserve serious attention. We must ensure Americans have fair access to financial services – access that cannot be denied due to political pressure or vague regulatory standards. But Mississippi’s HB 1597 is not the right path forward.
This problem starts and ends in Washington. Expansive, vague, and outdated federal oversight rules, paired with aggressive enforcement tactics, have created an environment where federal regulators can pressure banks to close accounts for certain people and industries.
By Ken Strachan - Columnist on
2 weeks 6 days ago
As President Donald Trump has acknowledged, America’s war on Iran will not be as easy or quick as the previous military incursion he authorized, the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
The goals for the South American operation were much simpler: Take out the incompetent and criminal Maduro and put in his place a regime of his lieutenants who are more inclined to take orders from Washington.
By Tim Kalich on
3 weeks 4 days ago
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Members of Junior Auxiliary of Winona honored Hammond’s Pharmacy and Gifts this week with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of their continued sponsorship and generous support of the organization’s annual Charity Ball.
Hammond’s Pharmacy and Gifts has stood beside Junior Auxiliary of Winona for many years, helping to make it possible for us to carry out our mission to serve the children and families of our community. We are especially proud to celebrate owner Gay Hammond, a dedicated Life Member of Junior Auxiliary of Winona, whose heart for service continues to shine.
By Press Release - Junior Auxiliary of Winona on
3 weeks 4 days ago
As the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) spreads awareness of cardiovascular health during American Heart Month, our Office of Adult Health is also stressing the connection between heart health and tobacco products. Smoking, in any amount, contributes to heart disease.
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3 weeks 4 days ago
Spring is on its way! I always have big plans for gardening, but not so this year. Age has taught me that a little is better than a lot! Plant what you can grow.
I am proud to serve as Friends of the Library president and welcome your idea for programs. You are invited to our first program on Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m. with Danielle Morgan, Executive Director of Mississippi Tourism. With decades of experience, Danielle is prepared to bring a most informative program.
By Bootsie Weed - Columnist on
3 weeks 4 days ago
In between the ice storms, the thunderstorms, and the crazy temperature changes, I feel spring has headed our way. I love spring and all that it brings, beautiful weather, longer days, all the colors and baseball. But my most favorite part of spring is what it reminds me of and that is change.
No matter what our winter was like, soon, like a breath of fresh air, like I know my own name. I know spring will come and bring all the good things with it.
By Iva Ruth Faulk - Columnist on
3 weeks 4 days ago
The Montgomery County Arts Council will present an encore performance of Hill Fire’s “Wait for the Light” at the Performing Arts Center, 208 Summit Street in Winona on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m.
This season’s play is a heartfelt story that explores themes of hope, resilience, community, and overcoming adversity during challenging times. The play features vivid character interactions and dialogues that emphasize personal growth, the importance of supporting each other, and finding light amid darkness.
By PRESS RELEASE - MONTGOMERY COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL on
3 weeks 4 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.
Keira Alexander Roby of Eupora was arrested on Feb. 24 by the MCSO on a foreign warrant.
Matthew Jameston Smith of Coila was arrested on Feb. 28 by the MCSO on the charge of cyberstalking, felony; with a bail set in the amount of $25,000.
By Staff Reports on
3 weeks 4 days ago
JACKSON, Miss. - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has released the latest episode of its Health Talk MS podcast. This one focuses on opioid addiction.
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3 weeks 4 days ago
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The Winona-Montgomery School District Board of Trustees meets for their regular monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month starting at 6 p.m. in the Wolfe Lab building.
Due to Spring Break the March meeting will be held Tuesday, Mar. 17 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 the Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District Board of Trustees held their regular meeting. The meeting was short and concise, lasting a mere 21 minutes in duration. The highlights of the meeting are as follows.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
3 weeks 4 days ago
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First graders at Winona Elementary School brought down the house Tuesday night with a performance of "Squirm: A Wiggly, Giggly, Squiggly Musical" in the Winona High School auditorium.
The young performers delighted the audience with their energy and enthusiasm, earning cheers from a crowd of proud family members and supporters.
The production showcased the creativity and hard work of WES first graders and their teachers in putting together a memorable evening of student performance.
By Staff Reports on
3 weeks 4 days ago
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The Carroll County School District Board of Education holds their regular monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of the Month starting at 5:30 p.m. in the J.Z. George Band Hall.
Due to Spring Break, the March meeting will be held Tuesday, Mar. 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Discourse continued in the regular Feb. 12 meeting of the Carroll County School Board. As reported last week, many topics of interest were discussed over the hour and a half duration of the meeting. This week we will cover the final major issue of discussion. For this matter, there was some disagreement amongst Board members regarding approving pay scales for the district’s Central Office. The details on this matter are as follows.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
