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The new pavillion at Vaiden Campground is available for birthday parties, family reunions, and other special events.

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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 12:22 PM

The Town of Vaiden has much to offer visitors and residents, but, sometimes, the things that make Vaiden an ideal place to live, own a business, and visit are overlooked.
There are people in Vaiden who are working to bring Vaiden to the forefront. The Welch family, in particular, is doing just that.

Williams wins Senate seat

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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 11:24 AM

Starkville business man Bart Williams has defeated former professor and director of Health and Wellness Promotion Joyce Meek Yates of Eupora by a span of 500 votes, according to the unofficial results.

Winona Church of God member Debbie Whatley gives out a food distribution box.

WCOG distributing food boxes to needy

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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:53 AM

Winona Church of God is holding a food distribution drive through the month of November. The drive will be held every two to three weeks and dates of the distribution will be announced.

Kilmichael planning parade, square lighting

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On Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:53 AM

As the weather begins to get cooler and leaves begin to fall, many people are looking forward to their fall and winter traditions of bon fires, warm soups, cozy fires and being with family.

J.Z. George teacher Don Richardson teaches his Life Skills students how to make dough that can be used to make pizza crust or pepperoni rolls at home for themselves.

Preparing for life

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:36 AM

For transitional students at J.Z. George High School, they focus on putting to use what they’ve learned in the classroom in real life situations.

County looking at purchasing coroner vehicle

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:36 AM

Carroll County Coroner Mark Stiles is requesting the Board of Supervisors consider increasing his budget to purchase a portable cooler and a vehicle.

Supervisors still mulling office merger

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:36 AM

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors is still mulling over whether to combine the county’s sanitation office with the tax assessor/collector’s office.

Runoff Tuesday for Senate seat

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:36 AM

Voters in Senate District 15 will head back to the polls on Tuesday, Oct. 13 for a runoff election to decide who will succeed Senator Gary Jackson, who retired earlier this year.

Board mulling combining two offices

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On Thu, 10/01/2020 - 10:47 AM

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors is deciding whether or not to combine the county’s sanitation office with the Tax Assessor/Collector’s office.

The Town of Carrollton is sprucing up in preparation for this weekend’s Carrollton Pilgrimage and Pioneer Day Festival.

Carrollton Pilgrimage to kick off Friday

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On Thu, 10/01/2020 - 10:31 AM

This weekend, many will get a glimpse back into time as Carrollton celebrates its annual Pilgrimage and Pioneer Festival.
Those in attendance will be able to sit on the porches of historic homes and learn more about the history of the homes.

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