| The Winona Times

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 3,406 Reads
Thu, 12/20/2018 - 10:43 AM

Students at J.Z. George High School are getting a dose of real life through the school’s 21st Century Learning Center. The after-school program touches base on many topics that will help students once they graduate high school and well on into their adult life.

Easy holiday party appetizers

By Winona High School Culinary Arts Class, READ MORE > 3,995 Reads
Thu, 12/20/2018 - 10:41 AM

The following receipes were tried and tested by the students in the Winona High School Culinary Arts class.

Artichoke Parmesan Bites

Makes 30 bites

3 (6-ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon garlic salt

Lawson speaks to veterans about cemetery

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Thu, 12/13/2018 - 10:26 AM

Carroll County Veterans Helping Veterans met Tuesday night at North Carrollton City Hall.

School board approves repairs to bus after accident

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 4,594 Reads
Thu, 12/13/2018 - 10:04 AM

The Carroll County School Board will have to pay out a $5,000 deductible to a grandparent of one of its students after a bus backed into the vehicle while picking up another student.

Two charged with felonies

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Thu, 12/13/2018 - 10:02 AM

Two men are facing felony drug charges in Carroll County.

According to Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker, Carroll County deputies arrested Howard Hudgens, 49, of Greenwood and charged him with possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and paraphernalia.

Town looks at re-paving Cemetery St.

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Thu, 12/13/2018 - 10:00 AM

At the December meeting of the North Carrollton Mayor and Board of Aldermen, plans were made for improvements to infrastructure including water and streets.

Davis, Vest say goodbye at final board meeting

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 5,674 Reads
Thu, 12/13/2018 - 09:59 AM

After 36 years, last Thursday night marked the last board meeting for Beat 4 school board member Laura Norwood Davis, and after serving on the board since 2013, it marked the last meeting for Beat 3 member Daniel Vest.

Mississippi sailor finally returned home

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 3,740 Reads
Thu, 12/13/2018 - 09:57 AM

After 77 years, a Mississippi sailor is finally returned home for a proper burial.

On the trail of festive Christmas Lights

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 2,467 Reads
Thu, 12/13/2018 - 09:50 AM

For most families, going to see the Christmas lights is an annual event.

Fuss-free holiday recipe inspiration

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Thu, 12/13/2018 - 09:49 AM

Hosting holiday dinners can be stressful, even for the most seasoned home cooks. Between gift giving, cookie baking, home decorating and more, there’s often little time left to think through a festive feast for a hungry crowd of family and friends.

JZG students initiated into Jobs program

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 105,627 Reads
Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:18 PM

After high school, students have a choice of whether to continue their studies at a two-year or four-year college or to enter the workforce. For some students at J.Z. George, they’ll be more equipped once graduating.

Parade fun!

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Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:04 PM

Santa and his elves ended the Carrollton/North Carrollton Christmas Parade with a big wave.

Parade fun!

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Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:02 PM

The J.Z. George Marching Band was a hit with the crowd in the Vaiden Christmas Parade.

Here comes Santa!

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Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:00 PM

Santa and Mrs. Claus rounded out the Winona Christmas Parade Monday evening. The parade featured five marching bands, several floats, and various marching groups and vehicles.

Supes mull ACT Work Ready program

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 31,783 Reads
Thu, 12/06/2018 - 11:49 AM

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors may look into the steps to become an ACT Work Ready Community. At their Nov. 26 meeting, Montgomery County Economic Development Director Sue Stidham came and talked to supervisors about coming on board.

Two percent tourism tax in effect on January 1

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 32,536 Reads
Thu, 12/06/2018 - 11:47 AM

Those who pass through the Town of Vaiden and residents will begin to see a new two percent tourism tax starting Jan. 1.

The measure was passed during the Nov. 6 election. The tax will bring in money for parks and recreation.

Immanuel Christmas service set for Dec. 11

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 11,785 Reads
Thu, 12/06/2018 - 11:24 AM

WINONA – The Christmas season in Winona doesn’t officially start until the annual “Lessons and Carrols” service at Immanuel Church.

Christmas breakfast made easy

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 32,044 Reads
Thu, 12/06/2018 - 11:20 AM

My family is coming to Carrollton for Christmas this year. I will apologize in advance for the noise. My family doesn’t understand the term “inside voice.”

Easy candy for Christmas

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 3,864 Reads
Thu, 11/29/2018 - 11:31 AM

As a child, my sisters and I knew Christmas was soon approaching when Momma made her famous Haystack candy. She would have the little clusters of candies covering every surface of the kitchen as they set, with a suspicious vacancy here and there from those Daddy would swipe as he strolled through the kitchen every 15 minutes to check her p

3 facing charges for aggravated assault

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 3,597 Reads
Thu, 11/29/2018 - 11:21 AM

A family dispute leads to serious injuries and four arrests, Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker said.

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