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One pending outbreak in Carroll County

Montgomery County and Carroll County have both broke over 700 cases and both counties are reported one new death, as numbers across the state and in both counties are rising.

Christmas events set for next week

Next week, the Christmas season will officially kick off with events in Montgomery and Carroll counties.

Two events are planned to help usher in the Christmas spirit.

City sponsors shop local campaign

WINONA – The City of Winona and Winona Main Street wants residents to shop local this holiday season.

Alva man suffers burns in fire

ALVA – A young man suffered severe burns after a rubbish fire flared up and spread to a mobile home.

According to Kilmichael Fire Chief David Eldridge, Jr., on the afternoon of Thursday, November 19, Kilmichael Fire Department was alerted of a fire on Springhill Road in the Alva Community of Montgomery County.

Community service canceled this year

The Winona Ministerial Alliance has cancelled its annual Thanksgiving service due to COVID-19. The ministerial alliance usually holds a rotating service where many in the community gather together to give thanks and to spread the word of God.

Square lighting to go on, parade canceled

The Town of Kilmichael has canceled its Christmas Parade set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.

Organizers said they canceled because of the mask mandate order that limits how many people can gather outside to 50 people.

No doubt, Egg Bowl will be a fun game

I’m a lifelong fan of the Ole Miss Rebels. I’ve cheered them on during the good years, the bad years, and even the ugly years. I’m definitely not a fair-weather fan, as no true Ole Miss fan can be, and I’m sure my Mississippi State fans can relate.

Carroll Academy’s Drew Haddon and Cooper Beck make a hole for running back Hunter Brackin in Friday’s state championship game against Greenville Christian.

Even without title, Rebels’ season ‘special’

Carroll Academy’s shot at a perfect season and state championship slipped away from the Rebels on Friday night.

Greenville Christian used an explosive offense and 454 yards of offense from quarterback Deandre Smith to take a 52-20 win over the Rebels on Friday night and capture the Class AAA state championship at Jackson Academy.

Winona’s Deriaun Townsend racked up 155 yards on 27 carries and five touchdowns in the Tiger’s win over Amory.

Tigers to play for north state title

Every game that freshman quarterback Chase Richardson plays, it seems like the Winona signal caller gets a little better.

Richardson continued to impress as he threw for 205 yards and led the Tigers to a 45-35 win over Amory in the third round of the Class 3A North State playoffs this past week.

Mississippi's annual comprehensive financial report received high marks in a recent report by a financial transparency group.

Mississippi receives high marks for financial reporting

The state of Mississippi received a high score in a recent released report on financial reporting by the states.