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Injury doesn’t slow down Winona’s Alderman

By Laurence Hillard, READ MORE > 11,257 Reads
Thu, 04/23/2020 - 12:08 PM

Winona eighth grader Murry Catherine Alderman wouldn’t let a little thing like three surgeries stop her from playing soccer and tennis and running track and cross country.

The surgeries resulted from a mishap in cheerleading practice last summer.

“I was the flyer and I fell.”

Mobile testing in Montgomery County tomorrow

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Mon, 04/20/2020 - 04:03 PM

JACKSON – Residents of Yazoo and Montgomery counties and surrounding communities can be tested for COVID-19 this week as the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi State Department of Health continue efforts to stem virus transmission by setting up one-day, drive-through collection sites.

Carroll County has first death from COVID-19

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Thu, 04/16/2020 - 03:13 PM

The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting that one person has died from COVID-19 in Carroll County. The number of cases confirmed in Carroll County is now nine as of 6 p.m. Wednesday.

One person killed in Sunday storms in Carroll County

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Mon, 04/13/2020 - 09:55 AM

According to Carroll County Emergency Management Director Ken Strachan, one person was killed last night after a tree fell on a home in McCarley.

One person killed in Sunday storms in Carroll County

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 165,363 Reads
Mon, 04/13/2020 - 09:54 AM

UPDATE: Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker said Delma Ree Thomas, 47, died after a tree fell on her home located on County Road 333 in the McCarley area. He said her two sons were also in the home at the time but were uninjured.

Frequently asked questions about shelter-in-place order

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Thu, 04/02/2020 - 01:21 PM

Montgomery County Emergency Operations Director Allan Pratt provided answers to questions about the current shelter-in-place order signed by Governor Tate Reeves on Wednesday.

How long will this last?

Governor issues shelter-in-place order for state

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 57,538 Reads
Wed, 04/01/2020 - 08:27 PM

The dates of the shelter-at-home order were incorrect in our print edition. Please make a note of the correct dates below.

Montgomery County has first corona-virus related death

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Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:50 AM

Montgomery County has its first coronavirus-related death, reported the Mississippi Department of Health today.

The county has seven confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Carroll County’s confirmed cases remain at one.

THMH: 26 tested, five positive for coronavirus

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 57,931 Reads
Tue, 03/24/2020 - 05:36 PM

WINONA – As of mid-day Tuesday, the Mississippi Department of Health is reporting that there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County. However, according to officials at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital, a total of five tests for coronavirus performed at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital have come back positive for the virus.

BREAKING: Montgomery County reporting second case of coronavirus

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Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:14 AM

The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting there are 320 cases of coronavirus currently in Mississippi, while Montgomery County is showing two cases and Carroll County is showing none. There is still only one death reported in the state.

Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital announces no visitors in hospital

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Sat, 03/21/2020 - 03:49 PM

Saturday, Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital issued an order banning visitors from the hospital to help eliminate exposure to its patients and staff.

One confirmed case of COVID-19 in Montgomery County

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 56,428 Reads
Sat, 03/21/2020 - 12:06 PM

Winona Mayor Jerry Flowers announced Saturday morning that one case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Montgomery County.

Flowers said he spoke to officials at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital, and they confirmed that a resident of Montgomery County did test positive for coronavirus.

2nd Congressional runoff postponed to June

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Fri, 03/20/2020 - 01:44 PM

Governor Tate Reeves announced today the Republican primary runoff election for the 2nd Congressional District, between candidates Thomas Carey and Brian Flowers, is rescheduled for June 23, 2020 to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Small businesses can seek help during COVID-19

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Fri, 03/20/2020 - 12:07 PM

Governor Tate Reeves requested a disaster declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

This request will provide low-interest, Economic Injury Disaster Loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Town of Carrollton is limiting visitors to town hall

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Fri, 03/20/2020 - 11:19 AM

The Town of Carrollton will limit visitation to town hall due to the increased number of reported COVID-19 cases in neighboring Leflore County.

WCS closes school the week of March 23-27

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Thu, 03/19/2020 - 12:11 PM

Winona Christian School announced that classes will be canceled for the week of March 23 through 27, due to continue to limit possible exposure of the coronavirus/COVID-19.

BREAKING: Mississippi public schools closed until April 17

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Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:55 AM

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed an executive order to close Mississippi's public schools until April 19 "to further evaluate the affects of" the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

Local churches assist in feeding students

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 2,901 Reads
Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:15 AM

With the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus and schools shuttered for the time being, one thing is certain – the community is coming together to offer a helping hand.

Local churches have joined to feed local students during the closure to ensure they continue to receive healthy meals.

Grand jury hands down indictments

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Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:10 AM

A Montgomery County Grand Jury sent down indictments recently in Montgomery County Circuit Court. Arraignments were held Tuesday before Judge George Mitchell, Jr. The spring session of Montgomery County Circuit Court will begin on April

Winona-Montgomery Public Library closed at least through Friday

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Mon, 03/16/2020 - 07:41 PM

Due to the government’s recommendation in combating the COVID-19 crisis, the Winona-Montgomery Public Library will be closed through Friday, March 20, with leadership at the Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System assessing the situation further at that time.