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J.Z. George to offer welding this school year
By LaKeadra Coffey, 773 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 12:50 PM
In August, J.Z. George High School will offer welding to 20 of their 11th grade students.
Superintendent Jim Ray said with the addition of welding, the district will be two classes shy of having a full Career and Technical Center.
Currently, the district offers Health Science, Construction, and now welding.
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A quiet escape in Carroll County
By LaKeadra Coffey, 961 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 12:39 PM
Sandra and Charles Hull’s garden, located at their home on Highway 35 in Vaiden, is an eclectic mix of plants, some shared and some purchased, decorative items, and interesting objects turned into planters and yard pieces.
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Board approves new budget
By LaKeadra Coffey, 297 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 12:35 PM
The Carroll County School Board approved its fiscal year 2021-2022 budget Thursday, July 22 in a special-called meeting at the J.Z. George High School. This year, the district did not seek an increase.
The meeting, called to order by Vice-President John Phillips, was one of the shortest meetings held this year.
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Board discusses sanitation dept.
By LaKeadra Coffey, 277 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 12:35 PM
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held their monthly meeting on Monday, July 26 in Carrollton. The board handled routine businesses and heard from Laberta Ward Green about her garbage bill.
The board also entered an executive session regarding the sanitation department. The board took no action.
Also, the board:
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Teens face charges for automobile burglaries
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On Thu, 07/29/2021 - 12:32 PM
Three Grenada juveniles have been charged with nine counts of auto burglary stemming from events which occurred in the early morning hours Monday in Winona.
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Two facing felony charges in Carroll
By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, 223 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 12:28 PM
A Vaiden man is facing felony drug charges in Carroll County.
Albert Haymond, 60, of Vaiden was arrested by deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department in the early morning hours on Tuesday, July 27 and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell.
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Fourth suspect charged in DH assault
By LaKeadra Coffey , 162 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 12:27 PM
A fourth man has been arrested in connection to a brutal assault in Duck Hill on July 6.
Julian C. Cooley, 28, of Duck Hill was arrested July 23 and charged with aggravated assault in connection with the incident.
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Winona man charged with burglary
By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, 827 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 12:27 PM
The Winona Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a recent string of burglaries around the Church Street area.
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WBC to hold prayer, praise event for students
By LaKeadra Coffey, 226 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 12:00 PM
With school starting next week, Winona Baptist Church wants to surround local students love and prayer in an effort to let them know the community behind them, pushing them, and praying for them as they grow.
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Mayor, aldermen planning for new budget
By LaKeadra Coffey, 126 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 11:50 AM
The Kilmichael Mayor and Board of Aldermen are in the beginning stages of budget talks. The town held a recessed meeting last Thursday night to open discussions.
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