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Someone gets to take care of it!
All those ribbons, bows, and colorful paper; After all the Christmas presents are unwrapped!
As our family has grown, matured, added to, and changed: we have adapted to different ways of the tradition of “opening presents!”
I like everything wrapped!’
Some would rather have it in a bag—-easy peasy!
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
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Ever on the lookout for stuff I can reuse or recycle from holiday decorations, Christmas is second to none. Even better than composting Halloween pumpkins.
Back when I used to go with fresh-cut trees to decorate, I recycled them after the holidays. Each yielded beautiful evergreen needles perfect for garden mulch, plus a sack of kindling from cut-up branches and small stack of fast-lighting firewood logs.
By Felder Rushing - Columnist on
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Winona Christian School senior running back Will Irwin had a final high school football game that most players can only dream about.
One of the top running backs in school history, Irwin capped off his high school career helping his team to an 8-2 mark in 2025. He rushed for more than 1,400 yards and scored more than 20 touchdowns. Irwin and his teammates lost in the semifinals of the Midsouth Association of Independent School’s Class AA to Lee Academy of Clarksdale.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Writer on
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No Lane Kiffin - No Problem - for Ole Miss as they made Magnolia state history by playing in the first College Football Playoff game in our state’s history. The Rebels, ranked sixth in the CFP playoffs, defeated No. 11 Tulane, 41-10, in front of a record-breaking Vaught-Hemingway Stadium crowd of over 68,000. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss ran for two scores and passed for another to lead the Rebels offense. The win was also the first for new Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding.
By Dale McKee - Columnist on
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Photo by Photo special to The Times/Conservative, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Winona's Alisha Taylor was named the Player of the Game for the Lady Tigers after they defeated Clarkdale High School 31-29 Saturday at the Philadelphia High Tournament. Presenting the award to Taylor is Philadelphia coach Danzel McCory.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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The Winona High School girls’ and boys’ soccer teams played only one time each last week with games against Riverside High School on Thursday getting rained out.
The Lady Tigers upped their record to 7-3-1 with a 6-2 win over Choctaw County High School Tuesday in Ackerman. Emily Casiday scored a team-high three goals, and Sofia Guzman had two goals. Mary Beth Brannon and Georgina Tyler had one goal each.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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Photo by Photo special to The Times/Conservative, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The J.Z. George girls brought home a winner’s trophy from the tournament at Eupora High School last Saturday. Members of the team are, from left, Cirena Reed, An’necieyunna Fleming, Kyleigh Sibley, Ja’Narri Pointer, Alaysha Bouldon, Madison Kyles, Kyndale Edwards, Katelyn Rice, Tysalyn Meeks, Kiyunna Ward, Jamiya Leahman, Alayah Herndon, Dakiya Robinson and head coach Jaquell Davis.
The J.Z. George girls’ basketball team moved to 9-5 with a 40-27 win over Eupora High School in the Curtis Ford Holiday Classic at Eupora.
The Lady Eagles held a slim 10-7 lead after the first period, but J.Z. George went in front 18-10 at the half with an 11-0 run in the second. Eupora pulled to within five at 27-22 after the third but a 13-5 run by the Lady Jags put the game out of reach.
Kyleigh Sibley led J.Z. George with 15 points, and Dakiya Robinson had seven. Tysalyn Meeks tacked on six points.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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The Winona High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams both picked up wins in different tournaments Saturday.
The Lady Tigers upped their record to 3-12 with a 31-29 win over Clarksdale High School at the Philadelphia High School Christmas Tournament.
Winona led 5-4 after one, but Clarksdale went in front 13-11 at the half. The Lady Tigers led 25-23 after the third period.
Alisha Taylor led Winona with 10 points, and Azaria Small chipped in eight points. Laniah Owens had five points.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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Congratulations to Belhaven University student Brycelyn Townsend, of Winona, MS on being named to the Belhaven University Fall 2025 Dean's List.
Townsend is among a select number of students named to the Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4-3.99 while taking a full course load of at least 12 semester hours.
By Press Release - Belhaven University on
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Congratulations to Jessica Liddell of McCarley, MS on being named to the Belhaven University Fall 2025 President's List.
Liddell is among a select number of students named to the President's List. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 grade point average while taking a full course load of at least 12 semester hours.
By Press Release - Belhaven University on
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It is amazing how time flies when everyone is working hard to educate the children within the county to become productive citizens later in life. This being the Christmas holiday, the education committee of the Carroll County Development Association presented the teachers, bus drivers and other workers in the schools with gift certificates. These certificates can be redeemed at several business within the county by January 31, 2026, which is the deadline.
Our way of wishing each of them “A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year”.
By Special to the Winona Times and the Conservative on
3 months 1 week ago
In recognition of the Semiquincentennial of America’s Independence on July 4, 2026, the Thomas Rodney Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution continues its yearlong celebration to honor our patriot ancestors. During the weeks and months leading to America’s 250th Birthday, chapter members are spotlighting the service of our Revolutionary War Ancestors. This week, we honor the service of Drury Harrington, Revolutionary Ancestor of chapter members Nan McGahey Baker and Lou McGahey Caffey.
By PRESS RELEASE - NSDAR on
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It’s that time of year when we contemplate the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. After thousands of years struggling in the darkness, man gets to come face to face with his maker, who takes on flesh. You know the rest of the story. Unspeakable tragedy followed by unspeakable joy.
Before I decide to write my Christmas column, I like to review some of the ones from the past. Usually, I decide to write something new. But this time, this column from 2008 — 17 years ago — caught my eye. It is as follows:
By Wyatt Emmerich on
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The Junior Auxiliary of Winona proudly hosted its annual Christmas Tree of Angels, a cherished service project that brings the spirit of generosity to life each holiday season. Each year, this initiative helps provide Christmas gifts, warm clothing, and essential items for children and families in our community who need a little extra support. But more than that, it offers hope, dignity, and the comfort of knowing that their community cares.
By Press Release - Junior Auxiliary of Winona on
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Pictured from left Deputy Clerk Jaslyn Scaife, City Clerk Lyndera Williams, Deputy Clerk Angel Jenkins, Deputy Clerk Brenda Lewis Hardiman, and Mayor Ken Strachan. Not pictured Deputy Clerk Mary Ashton Carpenter.
The Town of North Carrollton held its Christmas dinner last week ahead of food bank deliveries that went out Thursday and Friday.
The Town of North Carrollton had a food bank organized and operated by Generation X Dreampushers. They began collecting donations Dec. 1-15 that included non-perishable food items to help the needy. This is part of Generation X and Town of North Carrollton Food Supplement Program.
By Press Release - North Carrollton Mayor Ken Strachan 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.
● Elbert Andrew Mathis of Winona was arrested on Dec. 17 by the WPD on the charges of possession of a controlled substance, with a bail set in the amount of $5,000, possession of paraphernalia, misdemeanor, improper use of out-of-state tag, misdemeanor, and possession of a controlled substance, with a bail set in the amount of $25,000.
By Staff Reports on
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Friday, Dec. 13 Montgomery and Carroll County communities came together under the mission of giving back. Both counties were host to toy drives throughout the year in preparation for their regular Christmas events. For Montgomery County this event was the annual Toys for Tots event at the Winona National Guard Armory. For Carroll County this event was the fifth annual KAKE Fund Christmas Toy Drive. Despite these events being hosted in Carroll and Montgomery Counties, their reach touched the hearts of families far beyond just these two counties.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
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Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
Four people were shot in Greenwood on Christmas Eve, two of them fatally.
Leflore County Coroner Debra Sanders said she received a call at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday in regard to a shooting incident that occurred on the 300 block of East Market Street.
The two people who died from the shooting were a 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old man, both from Greenwood. Both died from multiple gunshot wounds, Sanders said. The names of the victims are not yet being released as the coroner has yet to inform the victims' families.
By GERARD EDIC on
