LaKeadra Coffey | The Winona Times

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 814 Reads
On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:09 AM

As Mayor Bobby Howell, the board of aldermen, and the administration of the Town of Kilmichael enter a new year, they are beginning with a few projects underway and plans for more in the works. The town began 2021 with newly-appointed Chief of Police Barry Gregg at the helm after longtime chief David Eldridge retired.

Click Here to Read More

Local COVID cases top 1,000

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 752 Reads
On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:09 AM

Both Montgomery and Carroll County have now reached over 1,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began in March. In addition, Montgomery County is reporting two new deaths this week.

Click Here to Read More

The organizers of the Lodi-Minerva VFD pose in front of the newly-erected station. Pictured are (front, from left) Ronnie Burns, Lawerence Bennett, Eddie Young, Henry Townsend Jr., Supervisor Willie Townsend Jr and Lillian Townsend. (second row) Redell Coffey, Kenneth Loggins, Terry Loggins, Raymond Bailey, Willie Townsend Sr., and Marshall Bennett.

Lodi-Minerva VFD nears completion

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 598 Reads
On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 10:30 AM

After years of planning and fundraising, the Lodi-Minerva Volunteer Fire Department has moved from conception and determination to completion.

Click Here to Read More

Neill elected Board of Supervisors president

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 1,751 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 02:03 PM

Only one of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors’ leadership positions will change this year. Supervisor Jim Neill will take over as board president from Supervisor Rickie Corley.

Click Here to Read More

Community mourns longtime Carroll clerk

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 2,262 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 01:58 PM

Former Carroll County Justice Court Judge and Circuit Clerk Charles Ellis died Monday, Jan. 4, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford.

Click Here to Read More

New Kilmichael Chief of Police Barry Gregg was sworn in during Kilmichael’s first meeting of the month by Board Attorney Lane Greenlee.

Board votes to install stop signs

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 1,574 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 01:51 PM

Four new stop signs will be installed in Kilmichael to curb speeding.

Click Here to Read More

Local COVID cases continue to increase

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 1,467 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 01:45 PM

Montgomery County has now registered more than 1,000 cases since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Click Here to Read More

Maj. Benjamin Clement Shute, MSARNG Ret., 69, served on the Carroll County School Board and the Carroll County Republican Committee.

Ben Shute remembered for service

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 5,288 Reads
On Thu, 12/24/2020 - 09:09 AM

Maj. Benjamin Clement Shute, MSARNG Ret., 69, died on Monday, December 14, 2020 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

Click Here to Read More

Coronavirus cases continue rapid rise in area counties

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 4,144 Reads
On Thu, 12/24/2020 - 09:09 AM

Montgomery County has now reached over 900 cases of COVID-19 with Carroll County not far from reaching that 900-case milestone as incidences continue to increase. Carroll County has reported 893 cases and Montgomery County has reported 923 cases since March 11.

Click Here to Read More

Rhodi McElroy, Kolby Boyle, and J.P. McElroy enjoyed "The Polar Express" drive-in movie while bundled in the back of their truck, complete with blankets and snacks. The drive-in movie was the result of a collaboration between the City of Winona and the Winona Business and Professional Association.

Drive-in draws many

By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 12,954 Reads
On Thu, 12/24/2020 - 09:09 AM

Many attended the inaugural drive-in movie hosted by the Winona Business and Professional Association and the City of Winona last Friday night. Those in attendance got to see a Christmas favorite, “The Polar Express,” from the comfort of their own vehicle.

Click Here to Read More

Subscribe to LaKeadra Coffey