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Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.
Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
The fire encompassed 2,400 acres, an increase of 600 acres from what Burnham had reported at 4:10 p.m. Friday, when 45% of the blaze was contained.
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4 days 6 hours ago
Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.
Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
The fire encompassed 2,400 acres, an increase of 600 acres from what Burnham had reported at 4:10 p.m. Friday, when 45% of the blaze was contained.
By GERARD EDIC on
4 days 6 hours ago
Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.
Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
The fire encompassed 2,400 acres, an increase of 600 acres from what Burnham had reported at 4:10 p.m. Friday, when 45% of the blaze was contained.
By GERARD EDIC on
4 days 6 hours ago
Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.
Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
The fire encompassed 2,400 acres, an increase of 600 acres from what Burnham had reported at 4:10 p.m. Friday, when 45% of the blaze was contained.
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The J.Z. George girls fast-pitch softball team moved to 8-2 overall and 4-0 in Region 3-2A with a 23-0 win over Northside High School last Thursday.
The Lady Jags got a second straight no-hitter from pitcher Saralyn Roberts (8-2), who went three innings and struck out seven Thursday. J.Z. George beat Northside 21-0 last Tuesday.
J.Z. George collected 11 hits, as Roberts had a single, double and home run and drove in five runs. Tysalyn Meeks had six RBIs with two singles and a double. She also scored three runs.
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Photo by Andy Lo, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The J.Z. George girls fast-pitch softball team moved to 8-2 overall and 4-0 in Region 3-2A with a 23-0 win over Northside High School last Thursday.
The Lady Jags got a second straight no-hitter from pitcher Saralyn Roberts (8-2), who went three innings and struck out seven Thursday. J.Z. George beat Northside 21-0 last Tuesday.
J.Z. George collected 11 hits, as Roberts had a single, double and home run and drove in five runs. Tysalyn Meeks had six RBIs with two singles and a double. She also scored three runs.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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Playing with fire?
Beautiful red and gold, glimmerings flying up to the sky, warmth reaching out to give you a needed hug to keep the cold away, and a way to cook a comforting dinner.
But, of course, fire also holds the keys to disaster, destruction, and a searing agonizing death.
We are taught about fire as little ones to protect us. Used properly and safely fire can change life for the better, of course!
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
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Native may be the new buzzword for choosing landscape plants, but it often gets in the way of good gardening.
Not knocking native plants; after all, this past president of the Mississippi Native Plant Society grows and lectures on their benefits and uses. But when it comes to translating their crucial role in supporting wildlife and creating a “sense of place” in our region into tangible action, a lot gets lost in good intentions and lip service. Being native may not be the tipping point for getting them into gardens, at least for most folks.
By Felder Rushing - Columnist on
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I was pondering all the things that are different or strange that happen in our lives. Some I never would have ever thought about but yet have come about in my life.
As I have said I have broken so many bones it seems unimaginable that I am still able to ambulate upright. I have had both my shoulders replaced, my right ankle, and my left femur has been reworked in steel form thigh to ankle. I have even broken a toe but as minor as that was considering the other breaks, I found the toe on an x-ray when I had an x-ray for sciatica.
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Romans 12:12 ~ Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Tuesday marked the third anniversary of the March 2023 tornado that hit this area, bringing back memories of the devastation it caused to homes and families throughout our communities.
The effort of our communities working together has been terrific, not only in the recovery from the tornado, but also in response to the January 2026 ice storm.
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BATON ROUGE, LA (03/23/2026)-- The following people recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Bettinica Cobbs of Coila (38923) at The University of Mississippi
Audrey Eldridge of Vaiden (39176) at The University of Mississippi
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Pictured from the left: Emalie Bruce, Abby Campbell, Shaw Kiker, B Herring, Coaches (not pictured) Laurel Guerra, Savannah Herring, and Presley Haddon.
A small-town gym made a big statement at the Deep South Cheer competition in Southaven as Galaxy Cheer & Tumbling brought home top honors with two standout teams delivering unforgettable performances.
Leading the way was the gym’s senior team, Chrome, which dominated the competition from start to finish. Chrome not only claimed first place in their division but also earned the prestigious Grand Champion title—awarded to the team with the highest overall score of more than 50 teams,
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Photo by Becky Dees, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
March Madness is taking place in 1st grade at Winona Elementary School! Go “dancing” with them as they find out the winner of their favorite picture book!
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The University of Southern Mississippi and the City of Hattiesburg will bring Eaglepalooza back to downtown Hattiesburg on Friday, April 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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Photo by Misty Bailey, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Pictured from the left: Pauline Hall, Brandye Brannon - Secretary, Dr. Katherine Hughes - President, Nora Dunn - Vice-President, Chase DeNoon.
The WMCSD received the MSBA Lighthouse School Leader Torch Award, which is based on being a “B” rated or high-performing school district, all schools rated a “C” or higher, at least one school rated “B” or above, 90 percent free or reduced lunch, and the district in good standing by the Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Accreditation.
This award was presented by the Mississippi School Boards Association on Wednesday, February 25 at the 54th Annual MSBA Conference in Flowood.
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Funeral services for Rilda Ann Coleman Moore of McCarley were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following at Oakwood Cemetery in Winona. The Rev. Bobby Palmertree officiated the services. Pallbearers were Allan Moore, Brian Brasher, and Parker Lipscomb.
Visitation was held Tuesday, March 24 from noon until service time at Oliver Funeral Home.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Mann Bailey, of McCarley, were held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, at McCarley Baptist Church, with the burial following at Coila Cemetery. The Rev. Lanny Haley will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Jerry Shaw, Gil Shaw, Jeremy Johnson, Jon Johnson, Josh Howard, and Bailey Howard. Her great-grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation was held Sunday, March 22, from 3 p.m. until service time at McCarley Baptist Church.
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A memorial service for Mr. Bobby Gene Barnhill, of Winona, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Billy Little and Rev. Randy Bridges will officiate the service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Barnhill passed away Sunday, March 8, at the age of 60. He was born in Kilmichael on May 20, 1965, to Ronald and Emma Whitemore Barnhill. Bobby worked for Waugh and Waugh Logging and Trucking for the past eight years as a truckdriver. He attended Mission Baptist Church in Winona.
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Rosemary was born on October 12, 1935, in Winona, to Shed and Claudia Castle. As an only child, she was dearly loved and, by all accounts, delightfully spoiled.
After graduating with honors from Winona High School, she attended MCW before transferring to Mississippi State College, where she met her future husband, Nelson Douglass. During her time at State, she was a member of Chi Omega, was named a Class Favorite, and was actively involved in numerous campus organizations. She graduated in 1956 with a degree in Education.
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Meg Medina has long since confirmed her promise as a writer after receiving an Ezra Jack Keats Award at The University of Southern Mississippi’s 2012 Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival.
Medina, along with other established and emerging authors and artists, will be celebrated during this year’s annual festival, which also includes the Ezra Jack Keats Award Ceremony, set for April 8-10 on the university’s Hattiesburg campus.
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