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It is pruning time for shrub roses, hydrangeas, gardenias, and other summer-blooming shrubs. And yes, even crape myrtles and vitex, for those who choose to do so.
In fact, last week somebody beat me to a crape myrtle tree I harvest every year for material to maintain a woven-wattle herb border at the Ag Museum in Jackson. I expertly pollard the tree by pruning long, limber stems back to thick knobs.
By Felder Rushing - Columnist on
1 month 1 week ago
Just around the corner, Mississippi approaches its important 2026 midterm elections. The first primary will be Tuesday, March 10, and the national spotlight is already turned to the congressional races, including a U.S. Senate seat that will be on the ballot in the Magnolia State. There will be a host of potential kitchen table issues in the state’s congressional districts.
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Pictured from left: Anthony Cobbins, Kyle Bullard, Brandon Murphy, Dana Nix, and Lonnie Trotter.
On Saturday, Jan. 31, five Winona firefighters attended a CO2 training program at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. The program, which was sponsored by ExxonMobil, trains firefighters to respond to incidents related to carbon dioxide, a common, naturally occurring molecule that is increasingly important to industrial and economic activity.
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Pictured, from the left: North Carrollton Mayor Ken Strachan, North Carrollton Aldermen Eddie Holman and Tom Hearn, Chancery Clerk Casey Carpenter.
In the Back: Alderman Mitchell Costilow and Beat 1 Supervisor Jim Neill.
In a special called meeting Monday night, Carroll County Board of Supervisors President Jim Neill presented an inter-local cooperation agreement to the North Carrollton Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The agreement between Carroll County and the Town of North Carrollton covers emergency debris removal, monitoring and disposal fees associated with the 2026 winter storm.
By PRESS RELEASE - TOWN OF NORTH CARROLLTON on
1 month 1 week ago
University of Mississippi Medical Center has closed all of its clinics on Thursday to a cybersecurity attack.
UMMC issued the following statement:
"Due to a cybersecurity attack, many UMMC IT systems are down, including access to our electronic medical records, Epic.
"Today, all UMMC clinic locations statewide are closed. Outpatient and ambulatory surgeries/procedures and imaging appointments are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Hospital services are continuing for our patients using downtime procedures.
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Jackson Mayor John Horhn has selected Dr. RaShall Brackney to be the new police chief of Jackson.
Most of Brackney’s career, 30 years, was in the Pittsburgh Police Bureau. She later served as chief of campus police at George Washington University and, most recently, police chief in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Brackney takes over from interim chief Tyree Jones, also serving as Hinds County Sheriff. This week she visited Jackson where she spoke to various groups and was shown around town by Mayor Horhn.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
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Jesse Jackson speaks at a Democratic rally in Greenwood on Oct. 30, 1999, as part of his "Get Out the Vote" tour. He also spoke at Mississippi Valley State University during this trip.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the prominent civil rights activist and protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was no stranger to Leflore County as he visited the Delta several times.
Jackson died at his home in Chicago Tuesday. He was 84.
By GERARD EDIC - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Intention and innovation are around every corner at Mississippi’s first children’s museum.
There are certain places in Mississippi that don’t just hold space — they hold seasons of life.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport is one of those places.
I used to take my sons there when they were little, in the days of snack cups and “Mama, watch this!”—a pure slice of motherhood.
By Meredith Biesinger - Magnolia Tribune on
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Speaker Jason White called the 90-second Senate Education Committee hearing that killed HB 2 a “theatrical committee performance.”
While expressing frustration over the failure of school choice legislation this session, Speaker of the Mississippi House Jason White (R) said Monday that calling a special session to reconsider the bill is “not off the table.”
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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Little by little, the impact of the 2026 ice storm is easing. As I write this, most of Carrollton has electricity. And most of Carrollton has limbs that need disposing of. The responsibility of disposing of limbs and other tree debris from individual properties has always been the responsibility of the property owners. During a disaster like this one, there is a possibility for help moving the debris from the street or roadside through a federal disaster declaration. Here are Carrollton’s options for cleanup.
By PRESS RELEASE - Town of Carrollton Mayor Pam Lee on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
Calvin Coolidge slashed spending and the national debt. He cut taxes and championed American business. Coolidge ushered in the unbridled success of the Roaring 20s, and yet, he’s forgotten.
At a Washington dinner party, a socialite sidled up to President Calvin Coolidge with a mischievous smile. “Mr. President,” she said, “I’ve made a bet that I can get you to say more than three words.”
Coolidge looked at her, expression unchanged, and replied, “you lose.”
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Both bills are works in progress as lawmakers continue to move legislation out of committees for consideration.
The Mississippi Senate Education Committee passed two bills on Monday that could have far reaching implications.
One measure would create a small student transfer program for students in the lowest ranking school districts while a separate bill would mandate school districts receive notification within 24 hours of a student’s felony arrest.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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“Republicans should know better than to believe that miracles only happen when the government runs something.” In a stinging rebuke of the Senate’s decision to kill the popular conservative policy, The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board said Hosemann got the issue “exactly wrong.”
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Carroll Academy girls and boys basketball teams were ousted from the MAIS North 2A Tournament by Benton Academy last Tuesday night.
The Lady Rebels dropped a 53-45 decision to the Lady Raiders to finish the season with an 11-6 record. Benton went in front 14-12 after the first frame and pulled away with an 18-8 run in the second to lead 32-20 at the half. Benton led 39-28 after the third quarter. Carroll held a 17-14 advantage in the final eight minutes.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
1 month 2 weeks ago
The J.Z. George High School girls and boys basketball teams took on M.S. Palmer in play-in games of the Region 3-2A Tournament Tuesday night in North Carrollton.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
1 month 2 weeks ago
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Winona High School's Kaylen Whitfield scored two goals in the Lady Tigers 8-1 win over Pelahatchie High School in the first round of the MHSAA Class I state playoffs last Thursday at Tiger Stadium. The Lady Tigers played Vardaman High School in the second round Tuesday night.
The Winona High School girls soccer season came to a halt as Vardaman High School claimed a 2-1 win in overtime in the second round of the MHSAA Class I state playoffs Tuesday at Tiger Stadium.
Kaylen Whitfield scored Winona’s lone goal. The Lady Tigers end their season with an 11-5 overall record.
The Lady Tigers advanced to the second round with an 8-1 win over Pelahatchie High School last Thursday at Tiger Stadium.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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By Special to the Winona Times and the Conservative on
1 month 2 weeks ago
It’s time to talk about what Mississippians do best, which is play and support college baseball. Mississippi State is a consensus top 5 team. Southern Miss is consistently a top 25 team and Rick says Ole Miss is underrated.
By Rick Cleveland and Tyler Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
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Asked to describe Jim Poole, his close friend of six decades, Archie Manning paused, pregnantly.
“I’m really struggling with Jim’s death,” he finally said.
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
