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2 months 1 week ago
The J.Z. George girls’ basketball team went 1-1 in two Region 3-2A contests played last week.
The Lady Jaguars started the week with a 35-26 triumph over M.S. Palmer in Marks on Tuesday night, as they led 9-7 after one, 23-20 at the half and 28-24 after the third frame.
Jamiya Leahman led the Lady Jags with 11 points, and Dakiya Robinson had eight points. Leah Franklin chipped in four points.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 months 1 week ago
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Five Winona High School class of 2025 students each received a $500 scholarships honoring local education legends J.J. Knox, Samuel Winbush and Violet Tanner-Bibbs.
By Special to the Winona Times/Conservative on
2 months 1 week ago
Well, it’s cold and overcast outside. The kind of day you just want to stay in your pajamas and sit by a rolling fire, drink coffee, and read a good book. That’s exactly what I have been doing. I’m looking at the hardwood floor with all the dirt and debris on it and you know what? It does not bother me as much as it should because I’m still sitting here.
By Peggy Sims - Columnist on
2 months 1 week ago
In the market for a new home?
Ever searched for a place to move your family?
More tension is involved than looking for cars! So much to consider.
How much house can I get for my money?
Where should the home be located; city, town, or rural?
What payment can I make each month?
What kind of down payment can I put down?
What’s the best interest rate I can get?
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
2 months 1 week ago
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Picture from left: Karen Pogue with Affordable Employee Benefits, Dist. 3 Supervisor Edward Dill Tucker, Circuit Clerk Durward Stanton, Chancery Clerk Casey Carpenter, Dist. 5 Supervisor Randy Browning, Dist. 4 Supervisor Claude Fluker, Dist. 1 Supervisor Jim Neill, Carroll County Warden Branden Smith.
Wednesday, Jan. 7th, BlueCross BlueShield came to Vaiden in their Blue Health Mobile Bus. The mobile bus provides employees with access to a nurse practitioner, a Blue Wellness coach, cholesterol and diabetes lab work and blood pressure checks; all at no out-of-pocket coast.
“The supervisors and Chancery Clerk, Casey Carpenter, have chosen this benefit to help employees remain healthier while also lowering insurance costs for the county.” Said Karen Pogue with Affordable Employee Benefits.
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2 months 1 week ago
The vast majority of states across the U.S. now allow some form of high school NIL. Mississippi is among the four that have thus far prohibited the practice.
Mississippi is currently not among the growing number of states that allow high school student-athletes to accept Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, money or benefits. That could change if legislation filed by State Rep. Jeffery Harness (D) is signed into law.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
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Pictured from left: Kilmichael Alderman Matt Bennett, Mayor of Vaiden Lesia Williams-Hemphill, Mayor of Carrollton Pam Lee, Mayor of Woodland/MML President Patti Pettit, Mayor of Itta Bena Mary Tyes-Williams and Mayor of North Carrollton Ken Strachan.
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Kilmichael Alderman Matt Bennett represented the Town of Kilmichael at the Mississippi Municipal League’s Legislative Conference in Jackson this week. As a member of the MML Board of Directors and Legislative Committee, Alderman Bennett participated in discussions on key issues impacting municipalities across our state.
By PRESS RELEASE - TOWN OF KILMICHAEL on
2 months 1 week ago
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Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital is located at 409 Tyler Holmes Dr. in Winona.
, Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital is located at 409 Tyler Holmes Dr. in Winona.
On May 20, 2025 the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act was introduced in congress, sponsored by Texas District 19 Representative Jodey C. Arrington. This bill, officially known as Public Law No: 119-21 is backed by President Donald Trump and was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The intention of the bill is listed as involving tax deductions, cutting medicaid spending, and expanding SNAP benefit requirements, among many other things. Practically every aspect of the American economy is touched on in this roughly 800 page document.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
2 months 1 week ago
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Carroll County School District Board of Education meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the J.Z. George Band Hall.
Thursday, Jan. 15, the Carroll County School District Board of Education held their first meeting of the year. During this meeting, the Board elected officers for the upcoming 2026 year, appointed a new member to the recently vacated District 3 seat and viewed presentations from three different presenters. The details on these matters are as follows.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital
, Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital
On May 20, 2025 the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act was introduced in congress, sponsored by Texas District 19 Representative Jodey C. Arrington. This bill, officially known as Public Law No: 119-21 is backed by President Donald Trump and was signed into law on July 4, 2025.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The Clevelands break in a new studio with commentary on the national championship game, Ole Miss’ highest final national ranking in 63 years, Trinidad Chambliss, SEC Basketball, the coming baseball season and reigning NCAA golf champion Michael La Sasso joining the LIV golf tour.
By Rick Cleveland and Tyler Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The city of Madison is no longer fluoridating their water and Ridgeland is on the verge of following Madison’s lead. It’s going to be a good decade for Northside dentists.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists fluoridation of drinking water as one of 10 great public health interventions of the 20th century because it led to a dramatic decline in cavities after community water fluoridation began.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The leading Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi is noticeably absent from a list of potential pickups shared by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Senate Democrats believe they have a path to regain the majority in the U.S. Senate in this midterm cycle, but Mississippi is noticeably absent from the list of potential pickups shared by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
If the Mississippi Legislature is attempting to “defund” or “pillage” Mississippi’s public schools, they really suck at it. Per pupil spending, via state appropriations, has increased by a whopping 73 percent in a decade.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
“Mississippi believes that parents – not government – know what’s best for their children’s education,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Monday that he has opted Mississippi into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program to promote school choice in the state.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. South Mississippi Toy Fest set for February 7 in Hattiesburg
The South Mississippi Toy Fest returns on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at its new location – the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The incredible run for the sixth ranked Ole Miss Rebels came to an end in the Arizona desert as they fell to No. 10 Miami, 31-27, in the Fiesta Bowl last Thursday night. Hurricane quarterback Carson Beck dropped back to pass and then found an opening on the left side and scrambled three yards for the winning touchdown with 18 seconds to play. The Rebels behind quarterback Trinidad Chambliss drove Ole Miss to the Miami 35 yard line in two plays. Then Chambliss tossed a pass into the end zone that was ruled incomplete.
By Dale McKee - Columnist on
2 months 2 weeks ago
It was a tough first week back on the court following a two-week break for the Christmas Holidays for the Winona Christian School Stars, which played Winston Academy, Oak Hill Academy and Leake Academy over a 10-day period.
The boys finished 1-2 with the lone win coming over Winston Academy by a score of 49-39 last Monday. Last Thursday, the Stars dropped a 69-35 decision to Oak Hill followed by a 68 31 decision to Leake Academy Tuesday to drop to 7-5 overall.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Writer on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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Carroll Academy’s girls and boys basketball teams both went 1-1 in District 2-2A action last week.
The Lady Rebels and Rebels had no problem taking care of Deer Creek School Tuesday, but both teams suffered losses to Central Holmes Christian School Thursday.
The Lady Rebels cruised to a 61-13 win over Deer Creek, as Nevaeh McCrory led the way with 16 points, nine boards and five steals.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The Winona High School boys and girls basketball teams both dropped games at Independence High School Tuesday night in their only action.
The Tigers lost 71-58 to fall to 13-3 overall. Independence took control early with a 21-9 advantage after the first frame. The Wildcats held leads of 37-23 at the half and 59-41 after the third period.
Ariez Peeples led Winona with 16 points, and Shaquan Applewhite tacked on 11 points. Randy Thornton had nine points, and Fred Alexander tacked on eight. Ayden Johnson had six points.
The Lady Tigers lost 75-25 to fall to 3-13.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
