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Below is a political opinion column by David Ibsen:
David Ibsen says HB 1597 is unnecessary and would add additional confusion and regulation that could harm Mississippi consumers and smaller community banks.
By David Ibsen - Magnolia Tribune on
4 weeks ago
Robert St. John highlights his podcast, Ya Gotta Eat, with co-host and production partner, Drew Wooton. The two sit down with interesting people to dive deep into their lives and careers.
My ADHD is so bad that I just forgot what I was going to write in this opening sentence.
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Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues.
Cate, who dreams of becoming a librarian or author, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder when she was 2 months old.
The Pillow Academy fifth grader has continued to fight bone marrow failure, which occurs when the tissue inside bones cannot produce enough healthy blood cells on its own.
By Taylor Thompson on
4 weeks ago
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Louisiana and Mississippi until 9 p.m. Saturday.
Mississippi counties included in the watch area issued by the National Weather Service include Adams, Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Claiborne, Clarke, Clay, Copiah, Covington, Franklin, Grenada, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Leflore, Lincoln, Lowndes, Madison, Montgomery, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey, Simpson, Smith, Warren, Webster, Winston and Yazoo.
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Members of Junior Auxiliary of Winona honored Hammond’s Pharmacy and Gifts this week with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of their continued sponsorship and generous support of the organization’s annual Charity Ball.
Hammond’s Pharmacy and Gifts has stood beside Junior Auxiliary of Winona for many years, helping to make it possible for us to carry out our mission to serve the children and families of our community. We are especially proud to celebrate owner Gay Hammond, a dedicated Life Member of Junior Auxiliary of Winona, whose heart for service continues to shine.
By Press Release - Junior Auxiliary of Winona on
4 weeks 1 day ago
As the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) spreads awareness of cardiovascular health during American Heart Month, our Office of Adult Health is also stressing the connection between heart health and tobacco products. Smoking, in any amount, contributes to heart disease.
By Press Release - MSDH on
4 weeks 1 day ago
Spring is on its way! I always have big plans for gardening, but not so this year. Age has taught me that a little is better than a lot! Plant what you can grow.
I am proud to serve as Friends of the Library president and welcome your idea for programs. You are invited to our first program on Tuesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. with Danielle Morgan, Executive Director of Mississippi Tourism. With decades of experience, Danielle is prepared to bring a most informative program.
By Bootsie Weed - Columnist on
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In between the ice storms, the thunderstorms, and the crazy temperature changes, I feel spring has headed our way. I love spring and all that it brings, beautiful weather, longer days, all the colors and baseball. But my most favorite part of spring is what it reminds me of and that is change.
No matter what our winter was like, soon, like a breath of fresh air, like I know my own name. I know spring will come and bring all the good things with it.
By Iva Ruth Faulk - Columnist on
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The Montgomery County Arts Council will present an encore performance of Hill Fire’s “Wait for the Light” at the Performing Arts Center, 208 Summit Street in Winona on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m.
This season’s play is a heartfelt story that explores themes of hope, resilience, community, and overcoming adversity during challenging times. The play features vivid character interactions and dialogues that emphasize personal growth, the importance of supporting each other, and finding light amid darkness.
By PRESS RELEASE - MONTGOMERY COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL on
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The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies last week. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Keira Alexander Roby of Eupora was arrested on Feb. 24 by the MCSO on a foreign warrant.
Matthew Jameston Smith of Coila was arrested on Feb. 28 by the MCSO on the charge of cyberstalking, felony; with a bail set in the amount of $25,000.
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State Rep. Becky Currie aims to review the inmate welfare fund and reduce prison deaths, among other reforms passed by the House.
The Mississippi House of Representatives has inserted language from its measures aimed at improving the wellbeing of inmates into Senate bills after the House bills died.
State Rep. Becky Currie (R) introduced the strike-all amendments to SB 2041 and SB 2778 in an effort to keep her prison reform efforts introduced earlier in the session alive.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Magnolia State will be the first state to ban neutrality agreements in the workplace and just the fourth to enact the right to a private ballot in unionization efforts.
With the signature of Governor Tate Reeves (R), Mississippi will become the first state in the U.S. to ban so-called neutrality agreements in the workplace.
A “neutrality agreement” is a contract between a union and an employer under which the employer agrees to support a union’s attempt to organize its workforce.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The NCAA claims the organization and its members will be irreparably harmed if the Ole Miss quarterback’s injunction effectively allowing him to play in 2026 stands.
The NCAA has appealed the February preliminary injunction granted by Chancery Court Judge Robert Whitwell in the case brought by Ole Miss and Trinidad Chambliss over the star quarterback’s eligibility to the Mississippi Supreme Court.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The 2026 Campspot Awards included two Mississippi sites: Gulfport Luxury RV Resort and Sun Retreats Horn Lake.
It seems like just yesterday we had ice storms across the state, yet now it’s time for spring break. If you haven’t yet planned a getaway, consider camping at one of the luxury RV resorts in the state. Two resorts in our state have recently received 2026 Campspot Awards for amenities, guest experiences, facilities, and more. Some may even call it “glamping,” because these places are nice.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
JACKSON, Miss. - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has released the latest episode of its Health Talk MS podcast. This one focuses on opioid addiction.
By Press Release - MSDH on
4 weeks 2 days ago
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The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors hold their regular monthly meetings the first, third and last Mondays of the month starting at 8 a.m. in the Montgomery County Courthouse.
WINONA, Miss. — The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors declared a local state of emergency and approved debris removal and monitoring contracts Tuesday in response to widespread damage from Winter Storm Fern.
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The Winona-Montgomery School District Board of Trustees meets for their regular monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month starting at 6 p.m. in the Wolfe Lab building.
Due to Spring Break the March meeting will be held Tuesday, Mar. 17 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 the Winona-Montgomery Consolidated School District Board of Trustees held their regular meeting. The meeting was short and concise, lasting a mere 21 minutes in duration. The highlights of the meeting are as follows.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
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First graders at Winona Elementary School brought down the house Tuesday night with a performance of "Squirm: A Wiggly, Giggly, Squiggly Musical" in the Winona High School auditorium.
The young performers delighted the audience with their energy and enthusiasm, earning cheers from a crowd of proud family members and supporters.
The production showcased the creativity and hard work of WES first graders and their teachers in putting together a memorable evening of student performance.
By Staff Reports on
4 weeks 2 days ago
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The Carroll County School District Board of Education holds their regular monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of the Month starting at 5:30 p.m. in the J.Z. George Band Hall.
Due to Spring Break, the March meeting will be held Tuesday, Mar. 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Discourse continued in the regular Feb. 12 meeting of the Carroll County School Board. As reported last week, many topics of interest were discussed over the hour and a half duration of the meeting. This week we will cover the final major issue of discussion. For this matter, there was some disagreement amongst Board members regarding approving pay scales for the district’s Central Office. The details on this matter are as follows.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
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Pictured on the South end of the Big Sand Bridge are Shane Correro with Willis Engineering, Beat 1 Supervisor Jim Neill and Beat 2 Supervisor Josh Hurst.
During the regularly scheduled Feb. 23 meeting of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors, as one of the last things on the agenda, the Board approved to move forward with a lighting project for the Big Sand Creek Bridge. On Feb. 11 the county received a letter from the Mississippi Transportation Commission’s Northern District Commissioner, John Caldwell, informing the county of a grant to be awarded for the project. According to the letter, the MTC approved up to $228,000 in Federal Transportation Alternative Program funds to be awarded to Carroll County for the project.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
