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Kilmichael native selected to paint mural on Jackson school

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 4,979 Reads
Thu, 09/20/2018 - 11:19 AM

Kilmichael native Talameika Brice, 38, was chosen to paint the mural on the new Barack H. Obama Magnet School. The school, formerly known as Jefferson Davis Elementary, had its name changed in Oct. 2017, after a student vote.

Teachers thank anonymous donor for classroom funds

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Thu, 09/20/2018 - 11:05 AM

We only read of fairy godmothers in Disney fairy tales. In Cinderella, her fairy godmother helped her turn a pumpkin into a horse and carriage and her dusty house dress into a beautiful ball gown. For Danielle White and Torrey Dale, two teachers at J.Z.

School board discusses personnel absenteeism

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Thu, 09/13/2018 - 10:33 AM

Questions of an employee’s absences from work came up during the Carroll County School Board meeting Thursday night in the J. Z. George High School Band Hall.

MDEQ to drain lake after dam breach

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 5,307 Reads
Thu, 09/13/2018 - 10:29 AM

A dam breach at a watershed lake in Carroll County is under control, with water no longer spilling out of a break approximately seven feet from the top of the 25-foot dam.

Jags Homecoming

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Thu, 09/13/2018 - 10:27 AM

J.Z. George High School announces its homecoming court. The Jaguars will take on Holly Springs 7 p.m. Friday. The homecoming court will be presented at 6 p.m. and the homecoming parade will take place at 11 a.m. in North Carrollton.

Foundation donates To Veterans Cemetery

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Thu, 09/13/2018 - 10:23 AM

Robert Bailey, president emeritus of the G. V. “Sonny” Montgomery Foundation, presented Marcus Lawson, director of the North Mississippi Veterans Cemetery in Kilmichael, with a new golf cart donation. The cemetery uses the golf carts to transport visitors around the facility.

Carrollton Pilgrimage set for October 5-6

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 5,294 Reads
Thu, 09/13/2018 - 10:17 AM

With the annual Carrollton Pilgrimage, set for October 5 and 6, just a month away, organizers are working tirelessly to make this year’s event the best one yet.

Home sweet home

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 3,898 Reads
Thu, 09/13/2018 - 10:10 AM

Jessie Mann, the head librarian at the Duck Hill Library, never imagined that she’d go back to work after working 40 years and retiring in 2000. However, in 2009, after volunteering at the library, she accepted the position of librarian and returned to the workforce.

Tailgate treats for every fan

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 3,526 Reads
Thu, 09/13/2018 - 10:04 AM

On September 22, fall will officially be here, and it couldn’t happen soon enough. We definitely need a break from 90 degree temperatures.

Carroll defense comes up big in win over Newton Academy

By Amy Hendrick Robertson, READ MORE > 4,198 Reads
Thu, 09/13/2018 - 09:53 AM

Carroll Academy’s season-opening winning streak was put to a severe test on Friday night at Newton County Academy in Decatur.

Stars 2-0 in league play with win over OHA

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 4,300 Reads
Thu, 09/13/2018 - 09:50 AM

Winona Christian football coach Junior Graham didn’t necessarily like playing back-to-back division games this early in the season.

But now that the Stars came through that stretch with two wins and stand atop the division standings, he isn’t complaining.

Jags set to host Holly Springs for homecoming

By Calvin Stevens, READ MORE > 4,651 Reads
Thu, 09/13/2018 - 09:47 AM

J.Z. George head coach Ben Burton didn't expect his team to be 0-4 at this point in the season as the Jaguars prepare to host Holly Springs High School Friday at 7 p.m. in North Carrollton.

The season is a long way from being over, especially since Region 3-3A play doesn't start until Sept. 28.

Tigers open region play with win over Forest

By Laurence Hillard, READ MORE > 4,396 Reads
Thu, 09/13/2018 - 09:45 AM

Forest won Region 5-3A last year, but there is a new kid on the block. Winona went on the road for its first region game as a 3A school and improved to 4-0 with a dominating win over the Bearcats 41-21.

“That was nice,” said coach Joey Tompkins. “1-0 is better than 0-1.”

The Tigers have scored at least 33 points in every game.

Dam breached in southwest Carroll County

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 12,281 Reads
Fri, 09/07/2018 - 11:07 PM

****UPDATE 10:59: Supervisor Claude Fluke said Highway 17 is closed South of Highway 430 at the Abiaca Creek bridge.

Three families living on County Road 165 near Black Hawk have been evacuated after the Murdock Lake Dam broke in two places Friday afternoon.

Carrollton Pilgrimage and Pioneer Day set for October 5-6

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 9,378 Reads
Thu, 09/06/2018 - 06:23 PM

With the annual Carrollton Pilgrimage, set for October 5 and 6, just a month away, organizers are working tirelessly to make this year’s event the best one yet.

Supervisors address tethering ordinance

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 3,146 Reads
Thu, 09/06/2018 - 11:10 AM

Carroll County Board of Supervisors are considering an ordinance that will establish a dog tethering law. During its Tuesday meeting at the Carroll County Courthouse in Carrollton, the board heard from Doll Stanley with In Defense of Animals Hope Animal Sanctuary in Grenada.

Town of Vaiden to benefit from new legislation

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Thu, 09/06/2018 - 11:09 AM

In Vaiden, there’s good news with the newly-allocated funding from the Mississippi Legislature, and some not so good news, with the town learning that it was not awarded the Community Development Block Grant from the Mississippi Development Authority for their sewer project.

Carroll County to benefit from new bills

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 4,499 Reads
Thu, 09/06/2018 - 11:07 AM

Carroll County and the towns of North Carrollton, Carrollton and Vaiden will see a nice chunk of change for various project from the state after the Mississippi Legislature passed a three-part bill that encompasses the new state lottery, a bill that splits the 2010 Deepwater Horizion BP oil settlement money, and the Mississippi Infrastructure Mo

Learning about Emergency Services

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Thu, 09/06/2018 - 10:58 AM

The Kindergarten classes – 2K, 3K, 4K, and 5K -- at Winona Christian School welcomed paramedics from MedStat Tuesday as part of the school’s “We Love Our Community Helpers” program. Pictured are (front, left to right) Hayes Cook, Cam Harris, Charlie Kate Nurqust, Ava Johnson, Asher Sproles, Keathley King, Lillian Devine, Paxon James, Marle

Make pop up sweet treats

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Thu, 09/06/2018 - 10:49 AM

When it's time for a sweet treat, look for seasonal goodies that complement fun fall activities. For example, reach for an option like whole-grain, fluffy and crisp popcorn which can be an easy, DIY snack.

Combine sweet and salty flavors to create something delicious to devour like delightful Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn.

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