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The Winona High School girls and boys basketball teams only got to play one time each last week, as the weather forced the postponement of other games.
The Lady Tigers fell 41-29 to Region 4-3A foe Aberdeen High School Thursday night in Aberdeen. The Lady Bulldogs led 16-7 after one, 19-16 at the half and 30-22 after the third period.
Azaria Small led Winona (3-16, 0-1) with 11 points. Mary Beth Brannon and Alisha Taylor had six points each.
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2 months ago
The Winona High School girls and boys soccer teams will entertain Pelahatchie High School Friday in the first round of the Class I state playoffs.
The Lady Tigers, who are 10-4 overall and 5-0 in Region 4, will tangle with the Lady Chiefs at 5:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. The Lady Chiefs are the fourth seed from Region 3.
The two boys teams will follow at 7 p.m. Winona (6-9 overall and 3-2 in region) is the second seed from its region, and Pelahatchie is the third seed from Region 3.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 months ago
The J.Z. George Lady Jaguars picked up a 44-40 Region 3-2A win over visiting Leland High School last Tuesday night in North Carrollton.
Kyndale Edwards led J.Z. George (12-9, 2-3) with 10 points. Dakiya Robinson had nine points, and Jamiya Leahman chipped in eight. Leah Franklin tallied six, and Kyleigh Sibley had five points.
In the boys game, Leland held off a furious rally by the Jaguars in the fourth quarter to gain a 55-53 triumph. The Cubs led 42-28 after the third period.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 months ago
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Members of the team are, from left, Bryce Rayburn, Landon Hurst, Jack James, Kaiden Rayburn, John Lane Beck, Jaxin Jordan, Brayden Bowlin, Landon Acy, Henry Gillespie, Brighton Kelly, Cole Beckwith, Brycen Sprayberry, Holden Acy, Braylen Lance and Shawn Clanton. The head coach is Jason Kelly.
The District 2-2A Tournament was scheduled to start Tuesday night at Carroll Academy but because of the winter storm, the contest between Carroll Academy and Deer Creek School will not be played as Deer Creek pulled out of the tournament.
The Warriors came in as the 5th seed, and Carroll is the No. 4 seed. The Rebels advance and will take on Manchester Academy at 7:45 p.m. Thursday. The tournament runs through Saturday.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 months ago
It’s a cool fifty-one degrees here on Circle S Farms this morning and it feels quite good as I am bracing for one of the worst ice storms ever predicted coming into our area in just a few hours. It’s hard to even imagine what these news casters are talking about.
By Peggy Sims - Columnist on
2 months ago
She is only six. . .
but she has a generous helping of common sense.
I am visiting our eldest son and his family, and the youngest granddaughter, Addie Sue, and I are playing what she calls, “Babies.”
In this playing scenario, she has about a dozen of her smaller stuffed animals enrolled in “Baby School.” She has the stuffed animal students line up, go to the rest room, get lunch, and learn different skills.
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
2 months ago
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“The Agitators: A Reminiscence” is a powerful new work of historical fiction about media influence on local issues. It is written by John Mark Pitner, a Carroll County native.
The narrator, Shadrach Greenwood, is sitting on the courthouse steps in Carrollton, Mississippi, gazing at the town square’s Confederate flag flapping in the breeze. He’s reminiscing about the adventures he had 50 years ago with teen friends Matthew and Penny while the adults around them fought over social issues.
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2 months ago
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North Carrollton Fire Department assist the water operations crew with placing a generator at the pumping station in North Carrollton’s Industrial Park. Fire Chief Jake Hurst and Water Operator Josh Pearson began preparing days before the ice storm for the generator to be placed.
Water Operator Josh Pearson inspects the pumping station on Highway 35 which runs North Carrollton’s rural Boyd Water System during the ice storm that began last weekend.
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2 months ago
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Pictured from the left: District 3 Board Member Thomas Michael Hunt, Superintendent Joey Carpenter, and Chancery Clerk Casey Carpenter.
, Pictured from the left: District 3 Board Member Thomas Michael Hunt, Superintendent Joey Carpenter, and Chancery Clerk Casey Carpenter.
Thursday, Jan. 15 at the regularly scheduled Carroll County School District Board of Education meeting, the Board approved to appoint Thomas Michael Hunt to the recently vacated District 3 seat. Hunt was nominated by sitting District 1 Board Member Kenneth DeLoach. Hunt is a long-time resident of Carroll County who currently has a grandchild and great grandchild attending Marshall Elementary. During his introductory speech and appointment, Hunt expressed his excitement in working with the other Board members, participating in Board decisions, and working to better the school district.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
2 months ago
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Pictured from left: Glenda Jenkins, Activities Coordinator, Matt Bennett, Financial Representative, Marilyn Frank, Activities Coordinator, Rachel Rainey, Children’s Village, Sammy Frank, Member.
A Christmas service project led by volunteers with Modern Woodmen of America took on a heartfelt meaning this year as multiple chapters came together to support the Baptist Children’s Village in Water Valley an organization that once forever changed the life of one of their own.
Volunteers donated food, essential household supplies, and even a new basketball goal for the children served by the Village. But the project became especially meaningful when Sammy Frank, a longtime member, helped deliver the donations.
By Special to the Winona Times and the Conservative on
2 months 1 week ago
The Mississippi River is going to change course (avulse) to the Atchafalaya at the Old River Control Complex (ORCC) above Baton Rouge and discharge to the Gulf near Morgan City, LA. Gravity will send it down this shorter, steeper path in a big flood — maybe the next one. Course changes happen about every 1,000 years when the channel clogs up with silt, flow slows, and floods get higher. The last one happened around the 12th century.
By Kelley Williams - Chairman of Bigger Pie Forum on
2 months 1 week ago
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Pictured are Kilmichael Alderman Matt Bennett and Republican candidate in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District Kevin Wilson at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Winona.
Kevin Wilson says he walked away from school after the 10th grade so he could work and help his struggling family, a decision that now anchors the life story he is taking to voters as a Republican candidate in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.
By Adam Prestridge - Publisher - Grenada Star on
2 months 1 week ago
The Winona Christian School Stars and Lady Stars continued their stretch run to the 2025-26 season with three games – two of them at home – as the teams continue fighting for positioning in the upcoming Class AAAA, District 2 Tournament to be held Jan. 26-31 at Leake Academy in Madden.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Writer on
2 months 1 week ago
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Five Winona High School class of 2025 students each received a $500 scholarships honoring local education legends J.J. Knox, Samuel Winbush and Violet Tanner-Bibbs.
By Special to the Winona Times/Conservative on
2 months 1 week ago
In the market for a new home?
Ever searched for a place to move your family?
More tension is involved than looking for cars! So much to consider.
How much house can I get for my money?
Where should the home be located; city, town, or rural?
What payment can I make each month?
What kind of down payment can I put down?
What’s the best interest rate I can get?
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
2 months 1 week ago
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Picture from left: Karen Pogue with Affordable Employee Benefits, Dist. 3 Supervisor Edward Dill Tucker, Circuit Clerk Durward Stanton, Chancery Clerk Casey Carpenter, Dist. 5 Supervisor Randy Browning, Dist. 4 Supervisor Claude Fluker, Dist. 1 Supervisor Jim Neill, Carroll County Warden Branden Smith.
Wednesday, Jan. 7th, BlueCross BlueShield came to Vaiden in their Blue Health Mobile Bus. The mobile bus provides employees with access to a nurse practitioner, a Blue Wellness coach, cholesterol and diabetes lab work and blood pressure checks; all at no out-of-pocket coast.
“The supervisors and Chancery Clerk, Casey Carpenter, have chosen this benefit to help employees remain healthier while also lowering insurance costs for the county.” Said Karen Pogue with Affordable Employee Benefits.
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2 months 1 week ago
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Pictured from left: Kilmichael Alderman Matt Bennett, Mayor of Vaiden Lesia Williams-Hemphill, Mayor of Carrollton Pam Lee, Mayor of Woodland/MML President Patti Pettit, Mayor of Itta Bena Mary Tyes-Williams and Mayor of North Carrollton Ken Strachan.
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Kilmichael Alderman Matt Bennett represented the Town of Kilmichael at the Mississippi Municipal League’s Legislative Conference in Jackson this week. As a member of the MML Board of Directors and Legislative Committee, Alderman Bennett participated in discussions on key issues impacting municipalities across our state.
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2 months 1 week ago
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Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital is located at 409 Tyler Holmes Dr. in Winona.
, Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital is located at 409 Tyler Holmes Dr. in Winona.
On May 20, 2025 the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act was introduced in congress, sponsored by Texas District 19 Representative Jodey C. Arrington. This bill, officially known as Public Law No: 119-21 is backed by President Donald Trump and was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The intention of the bill is listed as involving tax deductions, cutting medicaid spending, and expanding SNAP benefit requirements, among many other things. Practically every aspect of the American economy is touched on in this roughly 800 page document.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
2 months 1 week ago
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Carroll County School District Board of Education meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the J.Z. George Band Hall.
Thursday, Jan. 15, the Carroll County School District Board of Education held their first meeting of the year. During this meeting, the Board elected officers for the upcoming 2026 year, appointed a new member to the recently vacated District 3 seat and viewed presentations from three different presenters. The details on these matters are as follows.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
2 months 1 week ago
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Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital
, Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital
On May 20, 2025 the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act was introduced in congress, sponsored by Texas District 19 Representative Jodey C. Arrington. This bill, officially known as Public Law No: 119-21 is backed by President Donald Trump and was signed into law on July 4, 2025.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
