| The Winona Times

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Thu, 01/04/2018 - 12:33 PM

JACKSON – Mississippi landowners Ken Martin, president and CEO of Cato-based logging company Mar-Cal Inc., and Vickie Roberts Ratliff, a fourth-generation timberland owner from Winona, are two of nine forestry professionals featured in the Southern Group of State Foresters’ (SGSF) new regional series of videos, People of Forestry, designed to in

Looking toward the New Year

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 5,034 Reads
Thu, 01/04/2018 - 12:31 PM

“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~ Winnie the Pooh

Another try at improvement

By Wyatt Emmerich, READ MORE > 4,117 Reads
Thu, 01/04/2018 - 12:30 PM

The beauty of the New Year is our momentary hope that we can actually do better.
It is the same in sports. In football, you hope the second half will be a turnaround. In tennis, the next set will be better than the first. In golf, there’s always the chance to improve on the back nine.

Cold weather means hot soup

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 4,231 Reads
Thu, 01/04/2018 - 12:27 PM

Now that central Mississippi has become downright arctic, all I can think about is something warm and inviting and served in a bowl.
I love soup. Even in the heat of the summer, I can eat a steaming bowl of potato soup, topped with crispy bacon and shredded cheese.

Tigers prepping for 2018

By Laurence Hillard, READ MORE > 3,368 Reads
Thu, 01/04/2018 - 12:23 PM

With more than a week to prepare for it's next game, Winona boys basketball coach Presley Coleman is hopeful the Tigers will finally be able to secure a first win of the season. Following the Christmas break, Winona will begin MHSAA Region 2-2A play Tuesday with a home game against Leflore County.

Lady Stars win over Lady Rams

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 4,266 Reads
Thu, 01/04/2018 - 12:22 PM

While the Winona Christian boys were struggling in fourth periods, the Lady Stars were picking up a win.
The Stars lost two games at the Columbus Christian tournament after leading both games in the fourth period, falling 47-36 to Nanih Waiya and 48-41 to Columbus.
The Lady Stars picked up a win, beating Columbus Christian 42-31.

Small helps the Hornets get off to a 12-4 start

By Laurence Hillard, READ MORE > 3,198 Reads
Thu, 01/04/2018 - 12:21 PM

Montgomery County senior Decoreyon Small has a routine when he steps to the free throw line.
“I dribble with my right hand three times. Go to my left hand and dribble two times, then back to my right, one more dribble and I shoot.”

Pray the prayer of Jabez

By Connie Bunch, READ MORE > 4,549 Reads
Thu, 01/04/2018 - 12:19 PM

Cozy in my warm house, I’m watching my ducks and geese from my window. They are exploring their frozen pond.

CA Lady Rebels pick up win over Indianola

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 4,230 Reads
Thu, 01/04/2018 - 10:48 AM

It was a rough three days for the Carroll Academy basketball teams last week at the Kirk Academy Invitational.
The Lady Rebels brought home the only win of the week as they beat Indianola 41-38 while they lost 43-34 to Washington and 58-21 to Kirk.

Jaguars score win over SA

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY, READ MORE > 3,647 Reads
Thu, 01/04/2018 - 10:44 AM

The J.Z. George Jaguars picked up a 61-53 victory over Starkville Academy last week during the East Webster Christmas Classic.

It was one of three games the Jaguars played. They dropped a 76-48 loss to East Webster and a 64-31 decision to Baldwyn.

Jags set to play in East Webster tournament

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY, READ MORE > 4,373 Reads
Thu, 12/28/2017 - 12:34 PM

The J.Z. George basketball teams didn’t have any games scheduled for the week before Christmas, and both coaches had plans of getting in some extra practice time.

CA to play in Kirk Classic

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 4,841 Reads
Thu, 12/28/2017 - 12:28 PM

Carroll Academy will make the short trip north to Grenada to participate in the Kirk Classic starting on Thursday.
The tournament will open on Thursday at noon as the Carroll girls will take on Washington. The boys will follow at 1:15 p.m.

WCS to play in tourney

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 4,437 Reads
Thu, 12/28/2017 - 12:27 PM

The Winona Christian School Stars will get one last test before they dive into division basketball play.
WCS makes the trip to Columbus to take on Columbus Christian in its annual Christmas Classic.

Lady Hornets expand win streak to nine

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Thu, 12/28/2017 - 12:25 PM

The Montgomery County girls basketball team ran its winning streak to nine games with victories over Water Valley 36-21 and Kosciusko 45-39.

Lady Tigers top Bruce

By Laurence Hillard, READ MORE > 3,906 Reads
Thu, 12/28/2017 - 12:24 PM

A strong defensive effort enabled the Winona girls basketball team to defeat Bruce 25-12 last week.

A wonderful time of year

By Rosie Forrest, READ MORE > 4,803 Reads
Thu, 12/21/2017 - 05:17 PM

For a child is born to us---These will be his royal titles: “wonderful counselor, mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6.

J.Z. George drops pair to Humphreys County

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY, READ MORE > 6,895 Reads
Thu, 12/21/2017 - 05:16 PM

The J.Z. George basketball teams ran into a tough Region 3-3A foe last week in Humphreys County.

The HCHS teams defeated the J.Z. George boys 88-35 and the Lady Jaguars 92-28.

Humphreys County led the Jaguars 36-10 at the half. They outscored J.Z. George 51-25 in the second half. Malik Branch led J.Z. George with 11 points.

Rebels, Lady Rebels combine for five wins

By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 3,814 Reads
Thu, 12/21/2017 - 05:14 PM

The Carroll Academy Lady Rebels reeled off three wins last week, kicking things off by beating division foe Winona 41-24 and following that up with a 37-31 win over Benton and a 63-21 blowout over Central Holmes.

What do we really know about Joseph?

By Connie Bunch, READ MORE > 4,789 Reads
Thu, 12/21/2017 - 05:13 PM

So, what about Joseph?

I mean, he was there that starry night of the miraculous birth; but does he get overlooked sometimes?

We know that Jesus was God’s only begotten Son; He was not the biological son of Joseph.

Lady Tigers win over Charleston

By Laurence Hillard, READ MORE > 3,212 Reads
Thu, 12/21/2017 - 05:11 PM

The Lady Tigers of Winona High School used an impressive second quarter to take a solid 51-36 win over Charleston last week.

“Charleston is big and strong, but we played real well against them,” said coach Veronica Helms. “We played really good defense. We only allowed three points in the second quarter.”