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The incredible run for the sixth ranked Ole Miss Rebels came to an end in the Arizona desert as they fell to No. 10 Miami, 31-27, in the Fiesta Bowl last Thursday night. Hurricane quarterback Carson Beck dropped back to pass and then found an opening on the left side and scrambled three yards for the winning touchdown with 18 seconds to play. The Rebels behind quarterback Trinidad Chambliss drove Ole Miss to the Miami 35 yard line in two plays. Then Chambliss tossed a pass into the end zone that was ruled incomplete.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
It was a tough first week back on the court following a two-week break for the Christmas Holidays for the Winona Christian School Stars, which played Winston Academy, Oak Hill Academy and Leake Academy over a 10-day period.
The boys finished 1-2 with the lone win coming over Winston Academy by a score of 49-39 last Monday. Last Thursday, the Stars dropped a 69-35 decision to Oak Hill followed by a 68 31 decision to Leake Academy Tuesday to drop to 7-5 overall.
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Carroll Academy’s girls and boys basketball teams both went 1-1 in District 2-2A action last week.
The Lady Rebels and Rebels had no problem taking care of Deer Creek School Tuesday, but both teams suffered losses to Central Holmes Christian School Thursday.
The Lady Rebels cruised to a 61-13 win over Deer Creek, as Nevaeh McCrory led the way with 16 points, nine boards and five steals.
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The Winona High School boys and girls basketball teams both dropped games at Independence High School Tuesday night in their only action.
The Tigers lost 71-58 to fall to 13-3 overall. Independence took control early with a 21-9 advantage after the first frame. The Wildcats held leads of 37-23 at the half and 59-41 after the third period.
Ariez Peeples led Winona with 16 points, and Shaquan Applewhite tacked on 11 points. Randy Thornton had nine points, and Fred Alexander tacked on eight. Ayden Johnson had six points.
The Lady Tigers lost 75-25 to fall to 3-13.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
The J.Z. George High School boys’ basketball team picked up a 71-66 Region 3-2A win over Charleston High School Friday in North Carrollton. The Jaguars also played Aberdeen High School Saturday in a tournament at Grenada. They dropped a 55-47 decision to the Bulldogs to fall to 10-9 overall.
In the win over Charleston, Kanye Weaver paced J.Z. George with 23 points, and Brodrick Green tacked on 19 points. Nick Lacey tallied 12 points, and Tyler Duren had seven. Nehemiah Williams finished with six points.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
GREENWOOD, Miss - (National Association of Players) During MLK All-Star Weekend, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Mississippi Football All-Stars will be held at the Rice Totten Stadium on the campus of Mississippi Valley State University. The all-stars will consist of the following:
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Jackson, Miss.- More than 300 victims of human trafficking were reported in Mississippi in 2024, and most involved sex trafficking. During January, recognized nationally as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) joins partners across the state in raising awareness, promoting prevention efforts and highlighting resources. Sunday, January 11, is recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
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Photo by Photo special to The Times/Conservative, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Pictured, from the left, Ron Wood: President of the Board of Supervisors, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, Mike Sullivan: Chairman of the Board, MCEDD, Matthew Harrison: CEO, President of GGP.
Grenada and Montgomery counties have launched a new three-year partnership to strengthen economic development, housing strategies and industrial growth across the region, local officials announced Monday.
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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.
While security concerns at Marshall Elementary dominated the conversation during the Carroll County School District’s December 2025 meeting, there were a few other key items on the agenda. Following the previously mentioned discussion, much later in the same meeting, the Board addressed an employee reassignment, a major accomplishment for the school district and the resignation of a Board Member.
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Pictured, from left; Carroll County Chancery Clerk Casey Carpenter, Carroll County Board of Supervisors President Jim Neill, North Carrollton Vice Mayor Mitchell Costilow, North Carrollton City Clerk Lyndera Williams, North Carrollton Alderman Chris Givens, Marmaduke’s owners David and Kathryn Dale, North Carrollton Security Joe Holman, Debbie Hitchcock, the Rev. Owen Hitchcock, Catherine Roy, North Carrollton Mayor Ken Strachan, North Carrollton Alderman Tom Hearn, former Carroll County Tax Assessor Wilton Neal, and Carroll County Development Association President Stanley “Sugar” Mullins.
The Town of North Carrollton has a new coffee business and there was a ribbon cutting held Saturday morning at Marmaduke’s Coffee and Dessert Cafe located on Main Street. “The Town of North Carrollton welcomes this new business. Kathryn and David Dale have done a great job on restoring the building on Main Street, which is great economic development for our town. Their new business is a great addition to our town. We wish them the very best.” said North Carrollton Mayor Ken Strachan.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Dear Editor,
I’m responding to a recent post made on Facebook by State Representative Karl Olver over remarks made by Congressman Bennie Thompson in a Homeland Security Committee hearing.
For the purpose of recognizing the representative as a constituent of Mr. Thompson, I will refer to the representative as Karl. I appreciate Karl making the post on Facebook.
Firstly, it reveals a lot about who he is as an individual that has bought in to how many of his colleagues try to “excite” their supporters.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Among all the Ole Miss football players, coaches and fans reveling in the postseason success of the Rebels, one of the happiest has to be Keith Carter, the school’s athletic director.
The victories over Tulane in the first round and Georgia in the Sugar Bowl have vindicated Carter and his then risky decision to cut ties immediately with Lane Kiffin after Kiffin had decided to take the coaching job at Louisiana State University.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
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Winona High School senior, TeKay Small, was chosen to play in the Magnolia Sports Association Senior Bowl. Participants were selected from seniors at both public and private schools across Mississippi. The game was played at East Central Community College on Jan. 3.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
What’s your favorite food?
Raised in the South - there’s plenty to choose from!
When I was little, I remember loving fried chicken legs! Add to that red jello.
For some reason also really liked the Captain Crackers dipped in Thousand Island dressing. My other food group was French fries.
I remember mama telling me that when she and daddy and I were going out for dinner to celebrate their anniversary I got a little loud.
The waitress led us to our table set away from most of the other busy areas saying, “I thought you would like a little privacy.”
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
2 months 3 weeks ago
With the qualifying deadline for the 2026 federal elections in Mississippi concluded on Dec. 26, the primary elections will be soon.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
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Graduates include Kasharria Bush, Kaleb Daniels, Carly Flautt, Jake Franklin, Mady Leach, Joseph Lindley, and Chasity Robertson.
The Holmes Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Class of 2025 was honored during a graduation ceremony held December 3, in the Corey Forum on the Grenada Campus.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
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2 months 3 weeks ago
WINONA, Miss. — The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School Board advanced routine business and heard a proposal to reconfigure schools by grade bands during its regular meeting Dec. 9 at Winona Secondary School’s Wolfe Lab.
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Winona Stock Yard's parking lot was packed this afternoon during cattle sales.
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