Amanda Sexton Ferguson | The Winona Times

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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:23 AM

WINONA – The total assessed value of property in Montgomery County increased by $1.2 million this year, providing additional revenue for the county in a tough statewide and national economy. This year, the county’s value is $61,082,544, up from last year’s $59,880,014.

Longing to help others

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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 10:33 AM

Julia Johnson’s desire to work in the healthcare field goes back to her childhood.
“I don’t ever remember in my past being asked what I wanted to be when I grow up, and not knowing,” Johnson said. “I’ve always wanted to care for people.”

School to start with hybrid plan

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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 10:08 AM

WINONA – The Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District Board of Trustees voted to change the district’s primary return to school plan from traditional, face-to-face instruction to a hybrid of face-to-face instruction and distance learning.

Wife charged with accessory after the fact

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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 10:08 AM

WINONA -- A local woman was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact for allegedly assisting her husband to evade police.

WCS starts school Aug. 6 in traditional setting

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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 10:08 AM

WINONA – Student at Winona Christian School will return to school on August 6, with the school planning traditional, face-to-face instruction with safety measures and social distancing in place to combat spread of COVID-19.

Enjoy ‘dipping’ into summer

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On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:01 AM

There is nothing better than a summertime get-together. They are casual, impromptu, and usually feature something frosty in the blender or churning in the ice cream maker.

Hospital now limited on rapid testing

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On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:01 AM

In just 12 days, Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital has tested over 1,500 people for COVID-19 with rapid testing. However, due to a limited supply of rapid tests, the hospital is not offering rapid testing to those who aren’t showing signs of the virus.

UPDATED: Airport gets FAA grant

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On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:01 AM

The Winona-Montgomery Municipal Airport was recently awarded a $389,234 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to construct a 4,468 square foot airplane hangar.

Heritage Award

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On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:00 AM

The Bank of Kilmichael was recently awarded a Heritage Award of Merit for Restoration by the Mississippi Heritage Trust for its restoration of several storefronts along South Depot Street in downtown Kilmichael.

Library requests same funds

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On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 09:59 AM

WINONA – The Winona-Montgomery Public Library is requesting the same amount of funding from the City of Winona as it did last year.

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