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Robert St. John says 43 years ago, he was racing toward oblivion with his headlights off. Today, he can see the road.
There was a kid from my hometown who had it all figured out at twenty-one. Charm, dreams, a family who loved him. He was also speeding down 4th Street at 90 miles per hour with his headlights off and three police cars in pursuit.
That was May 25, 1983.
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2 months 1 week ago
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on January 23, 2026, and continuing.
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2 months 1 week ago
WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department
Poplar Creek Community,
In the event that any household loses power/ heat, we are opening a WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department that will remain in effect during the current weather event. We will provide a heat source to those in urgent need while the Fire Department is able to do so, or until the heat source runs out.
By Press Release - Poplar Creek Fire Department on
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Sue Geotes, age 86, of Winona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Ola Sue was born on April 16, 1939, to Arnold and Inez May of Stewart. Sue graduated from Kilmichael High School and moved to Jackson to attend business college. Alongside her mother, she ran a home-based cake design business for over 20 years. In her 40's, she returned to college and obtained a nursing degree, eventually retiring from Greenwood Leflore Hospital. Although her favorite job was being "Big" to her grandchildren.
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Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Stewart were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Winona. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Winona. The Rev. B.T. Strum officiated the services.
Visitation was held Sunday, Jan. 18, from 2 p.m. until service time at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Winona.
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Mary Allen Campbell Moore age 93, who was lovingly referred to as "Nanu" by many people who knew her and a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her home in Carrollton on Jan. 17.
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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
Photo by Photo Special to Times/Conservative, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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
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The National Football League Playoffs are set as Denver will host New England in the AFC Championship game while Los Angeles will travel to Seattle in the NFC Championship contest. This Sunday’s winner will meet in Super Bowl LX on February 8th in Levi Stadium at the home of the San Francisco 49ers.
There was ongoing discussion this past week about expanding the College Football Playoffs (CFP) to either 16 or 24 teams. The Big10 wants a 24-team playoff format, but the SEC wants a 16-team playoff format.
By Dale McKee - Columnist on
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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
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Photo by Becky Dees, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Winona High School Lady Tigers ran their record to 9-4 overall and 5-0 in Region, Class 3 with a 3-0 win over Choctaw County last Monday and a forfeit victory over Philadelphia High School last Friday.
In the win over Choctaw, Mary Beth Brannon, Sofia Guzman and Emily Casiday scored a goal each.
The Tigers went 1-1 against the same two opponents. Winona beat Choctaw 7-0, as Alejandro White scored three goals and had one assist. Sam Blackwell scored twice, and Gunner Wilkes and Triston Pernell had a goal each. Pernell also had an assist.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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The J.Z. George girls’ basketball team went 1-1 in two Region 3-2A contests played last week.
The Lady Jaguars started the week with a 35-26 triumph over M.S. Palmer in Marks on Tuesday night, as they led 9-7 after one, 23-20 at the half and 28-24 after the third frame.
Jamiya Leahman led the Lady Jags with 11 points, and Dakiya Robinson had eight points. Leah Franklin chipped in four points.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 months 1 week ago
Photo by Photo Special to Times/Conservative, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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.
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2 months 1 week ago
Well, it’s cold and overcast outside. The kind of day you just want to stay in your pajamas and sit by a rolling fire, drink coffee, and read a good book. That’s exactly what I have been doing. I’m looking at the hardwood floor with all the dirt and debris on it and you know what? It does not bother me as much as it should because I’m still sitting here.
By Peggy Sims - Columnist 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
Photo by Photo Special to Times/Conservative, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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
The vast majority of states across the U.S. now allow some form of high school NIL. Mississippi is among the four that have thus far prohibited the practice.
Mississippi is currently not among the growing number of states that allow high school student-athletes to accept Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, money or benefits. That could change if legislation filed by State Rep. Jeffery Harness (D) is signed into law.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
Photo by Photo Special to Times/Conservative, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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.
By PRESS RELEASE - TOWN OF KILMICHAEL on
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Photo by Misty Bailey, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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
Photo by Peyton Poe , © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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
