| The Winona Times

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 5,272 Reads
Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:27 AM

WINONA – An elderly man was rescued from a burning house by civilians working nearby, according to a fireman at the scene.

Bernard Yates, owner of a home located at 821 Highway 407, trapped in a bedroom in the house while smoke filled the living room and home at the house.

In the kitchen with Deana

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 3,193 Reads
Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:19 AM

My sister, Deana Sexton, provides great support when it comes to writing this weekly column. Eventually, my own recipes run dry, and she is always willing to send me her own recipes as well as some of my grandmothers and my mother to share.

Every county, city needs animal laws

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Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:16 AM

Right now, a 12-year-old boy lies in a Jackson hospital as he heals from a vicious dog mauling last Friday in Montgomery County.

Serving his hometown

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 3,552 Reads
Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:09 AM

Bernard Jenkins is his first full term as an alderman for Ward 2 in Kilmichael.

Jenkins works for the Montgomery County Unit System and is a referee for the Mississippi High School Athletic Association. He said he wanted to get involved because he wanted to learn about his community and how he could help.

Montgomery County child critical after being attacked by dogs

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 110,502 Reads
Fri, 03/15/2019 - 05:18 PM

A Montgomery County child is in critical condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson after he was attacked by six dogs while riding his bike Friday afternoon on Sawyer Road.

Student Council honored for service

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Thu, 03/14/2019 - 12:06 PM

During the Patriots' Luncheon at the113th State Conference of the Mississippi State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Carroll Academy Student Council Association, sponsored as the Douglas Carroll Junior American Citizens by Third Arrow Chapter MSSDAR, was recognized and presented with the State First Place Award for Outsta

County damages total $880K from floods

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 6,462 Reads
Thu, 03/14/2019 - 12:03 PM

Rain, rain, rain will it ever go away? Like many people, the supervisors in Carroll County are praying that the rain goes away – least enough for their roads to dry and get some much needed repairs done.

Alderman seeking tax seat

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Thu, 03/14/2019 - 12:01 PM

Melinda Sanders Alderman is seeking the post of Carroll County Tax Assessor/Collector, and she has qualified to run on the Democratic ticket.

“I believe there is a need in the tax assessor/collector’s office, and I firmly believe I am fit to fill that need,” Alderman said.

JZG art student wins ‘emerging young artist’

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 2,271 Reads
Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:58 AM

Patrick Roy, a 17-year-old junior from J.Z. George High School, has always had a fondness for art. It’s in his blood. He said his dad Larry Roy was once a tattoo artist and is also a master carpenter. His cousin Haley Carroll owns a tattoo shop in Winona.

For him, art in some form has always been a part of his life.

Lockett seeks tax office seat

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Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:55 AM

Laurie Middleton Lockett has qualified to seek the office of Montgomery County Tax Assessor/Collector. She is running on the Democratic ticket.

Tornado touches down in county

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 4,186 Reads
Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:53 AM

A confirmed EF-0 tornado touched down in the area of the Poplar Creek and Huntsville communities near the Choctaw County line Saturday afternoon causing downed trees.

Montgomery County Emergency Management Director Alan Pratt said it was confirmed the damage was from an EF-0 tornado.

Chassaniol receives Rotary honor

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 3,105 Reads
Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:49 AM

JACKSON -- The fourth annual “Women in Rotary” celebration and awards luncheon was recently held at the Country Club of Jackson. The event coincided with the traditional March 8th International Women’s Day and showcased the thirty-year worldwide history of Women in Rotary.

Young not seeking re-election

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 2,883 Reads
Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:49 AM

Velma Young, tax assessor/collector for Montgomery County, is retiring after serving for 12 years as assessor and collector and 23 years as a clerk, serving under three different assessor and collectors for a total of 36 years in all.

Hall of Fame

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Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:36 AM

Each year, Holmes Community College faculty and staff members select the winners for the prestigious Hall of Fame.

From Momma’s table to yours

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 1,891 Reads
Thu, 03/14/2019 - 10:45 AM

Springtime reminds me of my mother. That is probably because the flowers are in bloom, and Momma loved cutting fresh flowers and creating beautiful arrangements around our home and at our church. From last frost to first frost, there were always fresh flowers on our dining room table and on the alter at Eudora Presbyterian Church – l

Timber!

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Thu, 03/07/2019 - 11:09 AM

Crews from C&C Tree Service and Carroll County Beat 2 remove trees from a bank that washed out last week during heavy rains. A portion of Washington Street, from College Street, to the Carroll Academy gymnasium has been closed for safety precautions until the bank can be cleared. Beat 2 Supervisor Terry Brown and the Town of Carr

Stanton will seek 5th term

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Thu, 03/07/2019 - 10:54 AM

Longtime Carroll County Circuit Clerk Durward Stanton is seeking re-election to the post he has held since 2004.

Crowning moment

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Thu, 03/07/2019 - 10:51 AM

The 2019 Winona Christian Beauty Revue was held Saturday, with beauties and beaux from two-year-old kindergarten to 12th grade participating. For the high school age group, Most Handsome was Thomas Costilow and Most Beautiful was Elise Diffey.

Three killed in shooting, suspect charged

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Thu, 03/07/2019 - 10:50 AM

Three people were killed Friday night in a shooting at a birthday celebration.

Marlee Jones Barnhill, 27, Jim Harrell, 44, and Brooks Hooker Harrell, 38, died in a shooting that occurred March 1, 2019, at the Harrell’s residence on County Road 135 in Carroll County.

Wood seeks second term

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Thu, 03/07/2019 - 10:48 AM

Montgomery County Chancery Clerk Ryan Wood is seeking his second term in the 2019 election, and he is running unopposed in his bid.

Elected to the office in 2015, Wood expressed his gratitude to the citizens of Montgomery County for entrusting him with the office of chancery clerk.

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