| The Winona Times

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson , READ MORE > 5,610 Reads
Tue, 03/02/2021 - 06:10 PM

The State of Mississippi will pay Curtis Giovanni Flowers $500,000 as compensation for the nearly 23 years he spent in prison, charged with the capital murders of four people at Tardy Furniture store in Winona in 19

Carroll County School Board recognized

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 9,008 Reads
Sun, 02/21/2021 - 12:54 PM

During its February meeting Superintendent of Education Jim Ray recognized the Carroll County School Board of Trustees in honor of National School Board Week.

J.Z. George archery starts season with shoot at Neshoba Central

By Calvin Stevens, READ MORE > 5,402 Reads
Sun, 02/21/2021 - 12:38 PM

The J.Z. George archery team got started on its second season Feb. 1 with a shoot at Neshoba Central High School in Philadelphia.

Rebels win North State title

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1,504 Reads
Sun, 02/21/2021 - 12:36 PM

The Carroll Academy Rebels had probably their best week of the season as they took the Class 3A North State Tournament.

Winona Christian Lady Stars finish season 15-5

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1,523 Reads
Sun, 02/21/2021 - 12:30 PM

The Winona Christian girls season came to an end last week in the first round of the Class 3A North State Tournament.

Town to install stop signs on Magnolia

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 7,356 Reads
Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:13 PM

The Town of Vaiden Board of Aldermen have approved installing two new stop signs in an effort to curb speeding on Magnolia Street.

Chowder makes a great meal

By Deana Sexton-Palmer, READ MORE > 6,850 Reads
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:21 PM

Years ago, I made a Corn Chowder recipe that was delicious. These cold days had me thinking about making that recipe again.

Board updated on accreditation, audit status

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 6,905 Reads
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:21 PM

Superintendent Jim Ray told board members and those in attendance that the district has a few more things to check off before they are released from probation.

Funds will go to repair county roads

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 7,009 Reads
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:21 PM

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors has received its second installment of internet use tax money. The payment in total is $290,000 and will be split between all five Supervisors giving them, $52,000 apiece. The money can be used to fix roads and bridges and only for that purpose.

On January 25, Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell presented Sheriff Clint Walker with a plaque in recognition of the county's Inmate Litter Program. The “Green Team Award” was presented after the sheriff’s department removed a total of 5,799 bags of litter from Mississippi highways from July 2019 to June 2020. Pictured are (from left to right) MDOT District 2 Litter Prevention Coordinator Courtney Collins Goode, Sheriff Clint Walker, Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell and Assistant to the Commissioner Patrick Tutor. Back, l to r, Supervisor Josh Hurst, Supervisor Edward D. Tucker, Supervisor Claude Fluker, Chancery Clerk Casey Carpenter, Supervisor Rickie Corley and Chancery Clerk Durward Stanton.

Caldwell commends department

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 6,912 Reads
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:21 PM

Sheriff Clint Walker and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department was awarded the second place award for “Green Team Award.” The award was in recognition of Carroll County’s was presented after the sheriff’s department removed a total of 5,799 bags of litter from Mississippi highways from July 2019 to June 2020.

Two charged in shooting

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 6,910 Reads
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:21 PM

Two men have been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred last week in Winona.

Man facing grand jury for assault

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 14,696 Reads
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:21 PM

A Winona man will face a Montgomery County Grand Jury for a second felony charge.
Deshun Anderson is now facing charges of domestic aggravated assault and was bound over to the grand jury by Judge Alan D. Lancaster on Thursday morning in Winona City Court.

Drive-in movie night set for February 5

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:20 PM

WINONA -- The Winona Business and Professional Association and the City of Winona will host a drive-in movie night at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 5 in the parking lot of the Montgomery County Coliseum.
Disney’s “Frozen” will be featured on the big screen.
This event is free to the public.

Four qualify for Winona mayor’s race

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 6,967 Reads
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:20 PM

Next Friday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. is the deadline for anyone who wants to run for an elected position in the upcoming municipal race to turn in their application to the city’s clerk in their respective municipalities.
The primary race will be held on April 6 and the general election will be held on June 8.

Winona man charged with fleeing, possession

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 16,403 Reads
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:01 PM

A Winona man is in police custody after leading law enforcement on a 10-mile pursuit through Montgomery County.
Mondello Lee Holman was arrested by the Winona Police Department and charged with felony fleeing, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and several traffic violations.

Dulin recognized during MDOC groundbreaking

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Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:01 PM

When inmates at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman rise in the mornings and retire at night, they will soon have a view of a new chapel not far from their beds as a symbol of hope and faith leading to improved conditions and rehabilitation during their incarceration with the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

COVID-19 vaccines available for those 75 and older at UMMC

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Thu, 01/07/2021 - 03:13 PM

Beginning today, Jan.

Cold weather cause for comfort

By Deana Sexton-Palmer, READ MORE > 3,300 Reads
Thu, 01/07/2021 - 03:01 PM

Happy New Year!!

31 years of service

By LaKeadra Coffey , READ MORE > 3,249 Reads
Thu, 01/07/2021 - 02:59 PM

Tuesday morning, Carroll County’s election commissioners — including newest commissioner Jennifer Haley — were sworn in by Chancellor Kiley Kirk in Carrollton.

Community mourns former Carroll educator

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson , READ MORE > 4,492 Reads
Thu, 01/07/2021 - 02:57 PM

VAIDEN – The community is mourning the passing of a former Carroll County Superintendent of Education.