The NFL Draft has become such a monstrosity of a production. We’ve had mock drafts coming out for weeks, if not months. Talking heads have been talking about it, and writing fingers have been typing about it — ad nauseam. The event is nationally televised over three days before a packed house of seemingly crazy people.

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Mississippi’s economy is rebounding, but growth expected to slow

By Sara DiNatale - Mississippi Today, 835 Reads
Mon, 05/03/2021 - 4:35 PM

Mississippi is poised to have its biggest spike in economic growth since 2008, according to the latest forecast report by the state economist. But that expected surge doesn’t mean the state’s economy will keep growing.

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Man charged with auto burglary

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, 814 Reads
Thu, 05/06/2021 - 10:37 AM

A Winona man is facing auto burglary charges.

Charles Eugene Tucker was arrested and charged with auto burglary Monday by the Winona Police Department in connection with a vehicle burglary in downtown Winona last week.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : May 04, 2021

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Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:35 AM

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : April 08, 2021

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Thu, 04/08/2021 - 9:51 AM

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Serving those who served

By LaKeadra Coffey, 9,707 Reads
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 12:00 PM

KILMICHAEL – In 2015, Mark Lawson was tapped to head the North Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Kilmichael. Less than four years later, on February 1, 2019, Lawson was named cemetery director for both veterans cemeteries in Mississippi, one in Kilmichael and one in Newton.

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Crenshaw named CA athletic director

By LaKeadra Coffey, 8,143 Reads
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 11:55 AM

Stephen Crenshaw is ready to get back to doing what he loves – empowering and impacting students, helping to shape them into the best leaders, and preparing them to be successful men and women.

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The Mississippi State Supreme Court heard oral arguments as it ponders the fate of the state's medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process as a whole.

Decision in medical marijuana case could be coming shortly

By Steve Wilson, 7,489 Reads
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 3:27 PM

The Mississippi Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of the state’s medical marijuana program and the ballot initiative process after a busy day of oral arguments Wednesday.

Decisions are issued by the court every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Chief Justice Michael Randolph promised a quick decision in the case.

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Town discusses Master Street Plan

By LaKeadra Coffey, 7,093 Reads
Thu, 04/08/2021 - 12:28 PM

Mayor Bobby Howell said he learned that Kilmichael has been awarded $125,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act.

He said he was told there may or may not be restrictions on the money, however, he wanted the board to begin thinking about using it to close in a shed to house their public works equipment safely.

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Multiple law enforcement agencies were on the scene at Paul's Jewelry on Front Street in Indianola on Friday morning.

Victim Of Friday Morning Armed Robbery Dies, Police Seeking Black BMW In Connection With Shooting

By Recardo Thomas, 6,945 Reads
Fri, 04/23/2021 - 3:29 PM

A suspected armed robbery at an Indianola jewelry store has reportedly claimed the life of one of the owners, and police are currently looking for a black BMW in conjunction with the shooting.

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Man thanks those who saved him

By LaKeadra Coffey, 6,618 Reads
Thu, 04/29/2021 - 11:46 AM

Jerry Windham is blessed to be alive thanks to the efforts of Carroll County’s first responders after he became trapped between his truck and his pasture fence on the morning of April 1.

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Secretary of State Watson faces criticism for saying ‘woke, uninformed’ college students shouldn’t vote

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 6,344 Reads
Fri, 04/09/2021 - 4:15 PM

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has drawn criticism and national attention this week for comments made on WLOX-TV that the automatic voter registration provision of the federal For The People Act would lead to “woke” and “uninformed” college students voting.

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Citizen asks for Confederate flag to be removed

By LaKeadra Coffey, 5,614 Reads
Thu, 04/29/2021 - 11:43 AM

A Carroll County resident approached the Carroll County Board of Supervisors about removing the Confederate battle flag flown on the lawn of the Carroll County Courthouse in Carrollton. The flag stands before the Confederate memorial monument on the southwestern corner of the courtyard.

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Kenterius Wright and Daquarius Wright, two brothers, have been arrested in connection with the April 23 attempted robbery and murder of Paul's Jewelry store owner Jamie Iverson.

Captured: Tip leads to the arrest of two men in connection with Jamie Iverson murder

By Recardo Thomas, Emmerich Newspapers , 4,796 Reads
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 3:01 PM

A tip called in to law enforcement officers has led to the arrest of two people in connection with the April 23 attempted robbery and murder of businesswoman Jamie Iverson.

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Needy families get July 4th holiday boost

By LaKeadra Coffey, 176,573 Reads
Thu, 07/02/2020 - 9:38 AM

For some families in the Carroll and Montgomery area, the Fourth of July holiday just became a little sweeter.

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Favorite dips to enjoy for summer

By Deana Sexton , 165,488 Reads
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 9:56 AM

Since the weather is getting nice, I thought I'd share some of my favorite dip recipes. I love having family and friends at my home, and good food is a must, even if it's just snacks. My closest friends are used as taste testers for many of my new recipes. They don't mind it at all. But they will truthfully tell me, if it's a keeper.

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Recipe even better the next day

By Deana Sexton-Palmer, 150,953 Reads
Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:16 AM

I found this great recipe on social media, and I made it last week. It was delicious the day I made it, but even better the next day!

I served it with a green salad with Green Goddesss dressing. If you haven't tried this dressing, I highly recommend it. You can also serve with French bread or these Heavenly rolls I listed below.

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Curtis Flowers, flanked by sister Priscilla Ward, right, exits the Winston Choctaw Regional Correctional Facility in Louisville on Monday. AP photo

Charges against Curtis Flowers dismissed

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, 141,341 Reads
Fri, 09/04/2020 - 5:57 PM

After six trials and nearly 23 years, the state’s case against Curtis Giovanni Flowers for capital murder in the shooting deaths of four people at a Winona furniture store is over. This afternoon, Circuit Judge Joseph Loper, Jr., signed a petition sub

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Carroll County Chief Deputy Sheriff Adam Eubanks, far right talks with from left Duck Hill Fire Chief Michael Woods, Carroll County Deputy Sheriff Mark Mulconrey, and Trooper Maurice Fleming at the accident scene on I-55 North of the Duck Hill exchange in Carroll County early Thursday morning. (Photo by Ken Strachan)

Montgomery County Coroner Alan Pratt talks with a representative of a delivery express company of Jackson. (Photo by Ken Strachan)

Cases of alcohol covered the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 near mile marker 195 near the Duck Hill exchange in Carroll County. (Photo by Ken Strachan)

Two killed in I-55 crash

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On Thu, 09/10/2020 - 11:03 AM

Carroll and Montgomery county officials responded to a three-vehicle accident that resulted in two deaths on Interstate 55 early Thursday morning in Carroll County near the Carroll/Grenada county line.

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4-H hosts first-ever Virtual State Congress

By Susan Collins-Smith, 105,240 Reads
Mon, 06/01/2020 - 12:53 PM

RAYMOND -- With social distancing measures still in place, Mississippi 4-H’ers will participate in the state’s first-ever Virtual State 4-H Congress in 2020 instead of the traditional in-person gathering.

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Easy sides to enjoy while grilling

By Deana Sexton, 100,159 Reads
Thu, 06/04/2020 - 10:48 AM

With the weather getting pretty, everyone loves to cook on the grill. I know we do. My family loved spending time together around the pool and enjoying something Daddy cooked. Family time was always a special time for us. We would discuss things that were happening in our lives and in the community.

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Well known recipes that still please

By Deana Sexton-Palmer, 95,385 Reads
Thu, 10/15/2020 - 11:18 AM

I am still going through some of my wonderful recipes that are old but still delicious and used today. Some of the older recipes become a staple on many tables for the holidays or Sunday supper. I hope you are enjoying them. I'd love to hear for you to share any of your best recipes.

I hope you have a wonderful week.

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39 tested for COVID-19 at JZG

By From Staff Reports, 79,349 Reads
Mon, 05/18/2020 - 1:13 PM

More than three dozen people were tested for COVID-19 at J.Z. George High School in North Carrollton last Friday.

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Celebrating fresh strawberries

By Amanda Sexton-Ferguson, 70,540 Reads
Thu, 07/16/2020 - 9:54 AM

My momma, Dot Sexton, was famous for many of her kitchen creations – fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, lemon icebox pies, homemade biscuits – but one of her most requested dishes at the church or family potluck was her famous strawberry cake.

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“Hill Fire: Knee Deep” based on the stories of the late Arnold Dyre

By Gwen Sisson, 447,438 Reads
Thu, 04/05/2018 - 10:17 AM

This weekend, the Montgomery County Arts Council will present a special play inspired by the life of a special man.

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Stars to face St. Joseph in first round

By Staff Reports, 439,328 Reads
Tue, 10/31/2017 - 9:08 AM

The Winona Christian School Stars will travel to Greenville Friday night to take on the St. Joseph Fight Irish in the first round of the MAIS playoffs.

Stars Head Coach Junior Graham said the MAIS playoffs are made up of the top 16 power points teams on a bracket system.

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Carpenter wins runoff, Daniels new constable

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, 429,185 Reads
Thu, 08/29/2019 - 10:30 AM

Casey Carpenter will move on to November’s General Election in his race for the Carroll County Chancery Clerk seat, as he defeated challenger Christy Noah in Tuesday’s runoff election.

Carpenter, 38, received 1,716 votes to Noah’s 1,064 votes.

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Orvlie Hunt

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On Thu, 07/20/2017 - 8:26 AM

Funeral services for Orvlie Hunt of Weir were held on Saturday, June 15, 2017, at First Unity United Methodist Church in Weir, with Rev. Lyndon Geeter officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery in Weir.

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Four injured in Carroll plane crash

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Four people were injured in an airplane crash in Carroll County on July 4.

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Black Hawk resident meets Austrian pen pal for the first time

By Ruthie Robertson, 396,687 Reads
Thu, 08/03/2017 - 10:28 AM

Friendship with Nicole Marhold started by chance.

“It has turned into something really amazing,” the 19-year-old Black Hawk resident said.

Ferguson’s friend, Marhold, is an 18-year-old from im Burgenland, St. Margarethen, Austria, and the two have been pen pals for the past several years.

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Coffey commits to Ole Miss

By Robbie Robertson, 391,628 Reads
Thu, 06/06/2019 - 12:28 PM

It didn’t take Winona’s An’Darius Coffey long to make up his mind about where he wanted to play college football.

Coffey went to Ole Miss’s football camp this past weekend and the Rebels offered him a scholarship on Sunday. Coffey then visited the school with his mother on Wednesday and made his commitment official later that day.

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Julia Wiggins Sanders

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On Wed, 03/13/2019 - 9:11 AM

Julia Wiggins Sanders, 82, of Raymond and formerly of Greenwood died Saturday, March 9 at Edgewood Nursing & Rehab in Bryam.

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Beat the heat with ice cream

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, 375,323 Reads
Thu, 06/28/2018 - 9:10 AM

My granddaddy, Charlie Sexton, told me that he preferred store-bought ice cream and bakery-made cakes over homemade. His reasoning was simple. When he was a child, growing up in rural DeSoto County, his family couldn’t afford store-bought ice cream and cake. So, his mother made everything they ate from scratch.

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Veterans Helping Veterans hold town hall meeting

By Susie James, 374,808 Reads
Thu, 05/24/2018 - 11:18 AM

Gwen Ford James, left, received a Vietnam Service pin from Dr. David Walker, director of the VA hospital in Jackson, who conducted the town hall meeting on behalf of veterans and dependents. Gwen's husband, the late David F. James, Jr., served with the U. S.