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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?
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During the Mississippi Municipal League’s Mid-Winter Conference last week, area officials participated in "Capitol Day" in Jackson, where we heard legislative updates from the Senate and the House. House Speaker Jason White gave a great presentation on the good work being done in Jackson that will be beneficial to cities and towns across Mississippi. Speaker White represents District 48, which includes the counties of Attala, Carroll, Holmes and Leake.
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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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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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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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JACKSON, Mississippi – As energy costs are on the rise nationwide, two fuel factors are driving an increase for Entergy Mississippi customers: higher projected natural gas prices and a lower fuel reduction adjustment.
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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.
Raul Gonzales of Winona was arrested on Jan. 16 by the WPD on the charges of driving under the influence, misdemeanor; with a bail set in the amount of $2,077, seat belt violation, misdemeanor, careless driving, misdemeanor, failure to provide proof of insurance, misdemeanor, driving without valid license, misdemeanor, and improper tag, misdemeanor.
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It’s COMING!!!!! Snow. Ice. Crazy Weather and maybe a Snow Day for school. This time of year, can be exciting, but also nerve wracking because you never know what the weather is going to be like. It could be 70 degrees one day and winter storm warning the next. So, the only thing we can do is prepare the best we can for everything!!!!
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By Robbie Robertson
The Winston County Journal
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Irutha Triplett
Memorial service for Mrs. Irutha Triplett, 86, were held on January 16th at 11am at Beck Funeral Home Chapel of Louisville. Rev. Joe Shumaker officiated.
Native of Louisville, Mrs. Triplett was born in 1939. She died on January 8, 2026.
Survivors include sons, Adolph Triplett (Shanta), Dennis Triplett, Bennie Triplett (Pamela) and Kelvin Triplett; 14 grandchildren, son-in Law, Eric Ward, and other family and friends.
Beck Funeral Home of Louisville was in charge of arrangements.
Caden DeShun Yarbrough
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Irutha Triplett
Memorial service for Mrs. Irutha Triplett, 86, were held on January 16th at 11am at Beck Funeral Home Chapel of Louisville. Rev. Joe Shumaker officiated.
Native of Louisville, Mrs. Triplett was born in 1939. She died on January 8, 2026.
Survivors include sons, Adolph Triplett (Shanta), Dennis Triplett, Bennie Triplett (Pamela) and Kelvin Triplett; 14 grandchildren, son-in Law, Eric Ward, and other family and friends.
Beck Funeral Home of Louisville was in charge of arrangements.
Caden DeShun Yarbrough
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Mardi Gras Charity Ball
Who: Junior Auxiliary of Louisville
What: Annual Mardi Gras Charity Ball featuring dinner, dancing, live music and an auction
When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m.
Where: Lake Tiak-O’Khata
Cost: $60 per person; $100 per couple
Details: Masks and formal attire encouraged. Tickets available through any Junior Auxiliary member.
Healing and Deliverance
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The Winston County Journal
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The Duck Hill Board of Alderman hold their regular meetings every second Monday of the month starting at 6 p.m. at the City Hall building.
Monday, Jan. 12 the Duck Hill Board of Alderman held their first meeting of the year. With Mayor Al White absent from the meeting, Vice Mayor and Alderwoman Shernell Brown Everett presided over the meeting in his stead. Much business was discussed, with all sitting Aldermen in attendance. The highlights of the meeting are as follows.
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By LaKeadra Coffey
Choctaw Plaindealer
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Pictured from left: Vaiden Mayor Lesia Hemphill, Vaiden Alderman Kimberly White, Vaiden Alderman Willette Thomas, Vaiden Alderman Barbara Williams, Carrollton Mayor Pam Lee, and North Carrollton Mayor Ken Strachan.
Area municipal officials attended the Mississippi Municipal League’s Mid-Winter Legislative Conference “Local Leaders, Lasting Impact” this week in Jackson. The conference included MML Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, where municipal officials received a legislative briefing from Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker Jason White.
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GOODMAN, Miss. — Pearl River men's basketball dropped its first MACCC showdown of the year Thursday night, falling against Holmes 74-66.
By Grant McLeod on
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The Mississippi Department of Human Services is expected to explore a funding model advocates for months have proposed as a solution to the state’s child care crisis, agency director Bob Anderson announced during a Senate Public Health Committee meeting Wednesday.
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