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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:08 PM

In his 105 years, Norman Phillips of Coila has seen more than most people.
Born and raised in Colia, Phillips has been a pillar of the community. Many consider him a father, uncle, and friend, and he is known in the community as Granddaddy Phillips or Poppa Phillips.

District delays start of school until August 13

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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:08 PM

Parents and students in the Carroll County School District will have another week to prepare and decide whether they want to send their child to school for face-to-face instruction or learn virtually at home.

Broadband coming to Carroll

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On Thu, 08/06/2020 - 12:08 PM

For years, residents in Carroll County have dealt with poor internet service and poor cellphone service. However, the majority of the county will see some relief as Delta Electric rolls out its new internet service, Delta LightSpeed.

Carroll County School District to start August 13

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On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 01:02 PM

Parents and students in the Carroll County School District will have another week to prepare and decide whether they want to send their child to school fac

Increase in COVID-19 may lead to mandate

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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 10:33 AM

Montgomery County was the latest county added to a mask mandate issued by Governor Tate Reeves, Carroll County Civil Defense and Emergency Management Director Ken Strachan said, and as Carroll County’s numbers continue to increase, he wouldn’t be surprised if Carroll is added as well.

Board addresses road concerns

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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 10:32 AM

Jeffrey Dean and residents of County Roads 75, 261, and 245 are fed up like a lot of residents in Carroll County. They want adequate cellphone reception, adequate internet, and adequate roads. They feel ignored, forgotten and overlooked and want something done.

Governor orders mask use in county

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On Thu, 07/30/2020 - 10:08 AM

If you live or work in Montgomery County, you’d better have your mask on and don’t get caught with your mask off, or it could result in a violation of not only citywide ordinance in Winona, but a statewide executive order by Governor Tate Reeves.

In her memory

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On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 10:01 AM

Debbie Morgan Houston had a vision to see a playground erected on the grounds of Carrollton Baptist Church, but unfortunately, before she got to see her vision come to pass, she passed away. However, her friends and church members made that vision a reality, and the Debbie Morgan Houston playground now stands on the lawn of the church.

More than 3,000 enjoyed Grassroots Festival virtually

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On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 09:59 AM

Rain, shine, Coronavirus, the Grassroots Blue Festival went on. The 18th Grassroots Blues Festival was held on July 10 and 11 in Duck Hill.

Winona natives start ‘little library’ in Weir

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On Thu, 07/23/2020 - 09:59 AM

WEIR -- Two Winona natives who are residents of Choctaw County, are promoting literacy and finding a way to decrease the summer lull – which this year has turned into the Coronavirus lull -- by the addition of the little library on the walking track in Weir, while also promoting a story trail.

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