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CA family mourns loss of student, friend

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 8,162 Reads
Fri, 04/05/2019 - 05:06 PM

CARROLLTON – The Carroll Academy community is mourning the loss of one of its own after the tragic passing of Abigail Louise O’Cain, 12, a sixth grade student at the school.

“She was beautiful inside and out,” said O’Cain’s teacher Brenda Pernell. “I never heard her say a bad or unkind thing about anybody.”

Howell touts current, future projects

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Fri, 04/05/2019 - 04:58 PM

This is part two in a six part series about the muncipalities in Carroll and Montgomery counties.

Making the News

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 2,635 Reads
Fri, 04/05/2019 - 04:46 PM

It’s rare that you find a nine-year-old interested in news, and it’s even rarer that the same nine-year-old takes his interest for the news and turns it into an idea to begin a newscast at school. However, Latravion Peeples of Vaiden isn’t your average nine-year-old.

New tastes for Easter festivities

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 2,610 Reads
Fri, 04/05/2019 - 04:43 PM

Ever since I was a little girl, Easter has been my favorite holiday.

Daniels seeking constable position

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Thu, 04/04/2019 - 10:02 AM

Paid political announcement

Carroll County deputy Roshaun Daniels is seeking the Southern District constable seat for Carroll County in August’s Democratic primary.

Cost of flood damage increases

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 3,090 Reads
Fri, 03/29/2019 - 10:06 AM

On Feb. 25, Gov. Phil Bryant declared a state of emergency for Carroll County and the cities of Carrollton and North Carrollton due to the damage the county sustained during and after the severe thunderstorms of Feb. 20, according to the Proclamation Bryant shared on his Twitter page.

Board to seek new leader for district

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 3,201 Reads
Fri, 03/29/2019 - 10:04 AM

The Carroll County School Board has begun its superintendent search. During a special called work session, board members voted for member Donnie Wiltshire to talk to Mark Waldrip of the Mississippi School Board Association about prices and what consultants can do to guide the board to making an informed decision.

Walker seeking re-election

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Fri, 03/29/2019 - 10:03 AM

Sheriff Clint Walker has announced his candidacy for re-election to the office of Carroll County Sheriff. Elected in 2015, Walker has worked hard to keep and even exceed the pledges he made during his campaign.

Cooper celebrating her 99th birthday

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 14,386 Reads
Fri, 03/29/2019 - 09:59 AM

Estelle Cooper attributes her long and happy life to a strong faith in the Lord.

She said she tries to abide by the words of her favorite Bible verse, Proverbs 3:5-6. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Students working toward higher standard

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 2,536 Reads
Fri, 03/29/2019 - 09:50 AM

Tyeshia Grant and Jaden Carpenter are members of the J.Z. George High School’s Ladies of Excellence. The group was started in 2016 by Principal Coretta Green. Green also started a male group called Men of Excellence. With the two groups, Green holds the youths accountable for how they carry themselves and how they handle adversity.

2019 All-Crossroads Basketball Team

By Austin Bishop, READ MORE > 3,548 Reads
Thu, 03/28/2019 - 06:41 PM

The 2019 All-Crossroads basketball team is heavy on underclassmen, featuring eight juniors, a sophomore and an eighth-grader on the 14-player team.

Seven boys and seven girls were chosen from nominations made by the various head coaches by Austin Bishop, sports editor of The Winona Times and The Conservative.

Lady Jags go 2-1 in first week of softball play

By Calvin Stevens, READ MORE > 2,897 Reads
Thu, 03/28/2019 - 06:37 PM

The J.Z. George girls fast-pitch softball team had a fairly successful week as it went 2-1 in its three games played.

Jags pick up first two wins

By Calvin Stevens, READ MORE > 1,431 Reads
Thu, 03/28/2019 - 06:14 PM

J.Z. George went 2-3 on the diamond this past week in prep baseball action, falling to 2-5 overall.

After not playing since March 2, the Jaguars finally got to hit the field on March 18 as they pulled off a doubleheader sweep of visiting McAdams High School, winning the first game 15-2 and taking the second contest 20-5.

Rebels record win over Benton Academy

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1,761 Reads
Thu, 03/28/2019 - 05:53 PM

The Carroll Academy baseball team won one of three games this past week.

After a 7-4 win over Benton, the Rebels lost 12-0 to Pillow and 6-4 to Calhoun.

Carroll will return to action this week as they host Oak Hill on Tuesday and travel to West Point on Thursday. The Rebels will then play at Calhoun Academy on Saturday.

Rebels record win over Benton Academy

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 4,080 Reads
Thu, 03/28/2019 - 05:53 PM

The Carroll Academy baseball team won one of three games this past week.

After a 7-4 win over Benton, the Rebels lost 12-0 to Pillow and 6-4 to Calhoun.

Carroll will return to action this week as they host Oak Hill on Tuesday and travel to West Point on Thursday. The Rebels will then play at Calhoun Academy on Saturday.

Making it work

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 4,289 Reads
Thu, 03/28/2019 - 05:12 PM

Warren Long made Carrollton his home nearly 24 years ago after marrying the former Lisa Lord and settling in her hometown. Today, Long serves on Carrollton’s Board of Aldermen, one of five aldermen governing the town in the present and planning for the future.

Supervisors prepare for internet tax money

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 3,119 Reads
Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:58 AM

Carroll County Board of Supervisors have begun the process of taking the Internet tax money allotted by the Mississippi Legislature and completing three road projects in Beats 5, 1 and 3 while a bridge on County Road 22 will be temporarily closed for repairs.

Marshall students start newscast

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 3,587 Reads
Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:56 AM

When children are in the third, fourth and fifth grades, they’re really starting to figure out what they want to do in life. At Marshall Elementary, an ambitious group of third through fifth graders are getting a first-hand glimpse into their possible future careers.

Mitchell running for supervisor

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Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:47 AM

Walter Mitchell of Vaiden has announced his candidacy for the Beat 5 Supervisor Seat in Carroll County. Mitchell is a veteran of the heavy equipment construction business and most recently served as an equipment operator for Carroll County.

It has sprung!

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Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:41 AM

Winona Christian students enjoy the first day of spring on their new playground equipment. Pictured are (from left) Lindsey Berryhill, Jillian Herrod, Maci Sproles, Lilli Tate, and Ella Mitchell.

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