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Heading toward spring of 2026, Daylight Savings Time will begin Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. The changing of the season will bring more springlike temperatures and longer days. With Daylight Saving Time, the clocks will “spring forward” one hour. Sunrise and sunset will be about one hour later beginning March 8, bringing longer evening. I have always preferred when Daylight Savings Time begins it feels like the true start of spring. This gives us later daylight hours to enjoy more time outside, to walk, do yard work, attend ball games and enjoy a host of other outdoor activities.
By Ken Strachan - Columnist on
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Citizen initiatives are not the topic that will get the most attention among those who watch what the Mississippi Legislature does. Still, the persistent unwillingness to replace the initiative process ruled illegal by the state Supreme Court five years ago makes it clear lawmakers aren’t interested in this issue.
On Feb. 11, the full Senate in a voice vote tabled a concurrent resolution that would have allowed citizens to propose new state laws, or amend or repeal existing ones. The tabled bill missed a deadline for action and died the next day.
By Jack Ryan, Enterprise-Journal on
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In recognition of the Semiquincentennial of America’s Independence on July 4, 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 James Howard, Revolutionary Ancestor of chapter members Rebecca Whatley Cartledge and Jone Whatley Negri.
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By Dr. Katherine W. Hughes, Associate Professor of Nursing, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, RN-TNCC
As of 2023, a woman’s life expectancy was 81.1 years (U.S.). The challenge is to maintain the extra years in good health and productivity. In the past, medical research has ignored many health issues important to women. Recently, new research related to women’s health problems has yielded insights into preventive and complementary healthcare for women.
By Special to the Winona Times and the Conservative on
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The Rotary Club of Winona is calling on eleventh and twelfth grade high school students to consider how "The 4-Way Test" can influence everyday decision making in their lives. The “The 4-Way Test” is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide that Rotarians use in their personal and professional relationships.
The test asks us to consider the things we think, say, or do:
By PRESS RELEASE - ROTARY CLUB OF WINONA on
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This week is a week of excitement at school, it's CHICKEN WEEK. When Chicken Week comes around, people from Mississippi State bring chicken eggs to the classrooms that need to be hatched. Over the week, we all watch them hatch, become fluffy, start walking, learning how to eat and drink, and make all the chicken noises.
By Iva Ruth Faulk - Columnist on
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Tuesday evening, Feb. 17 the Winona Board of Aldermen held their regular mid-month meeting. All Board Members were in attendance with the exception of Ward 4 Alderman Charles Harris. The most pressing topic of discussion during the meeting was regarding the City of Winona hiring for three positions, the most debated of which was the hiring of a new Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer. The details on the issue are as follows.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
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JACKSON, Miss.- Firefighter Michael Johnson of the Winona Fire Department is making a difference and has graduated Class 219 from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1010 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson, MS.
By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI STATE FIRE ACADEMY - Staff Writer on
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The Carroll County School District Board of Education holds their regular meetings on the second Thursday of the month starting at 5:30 p.m.
Disagreement pervaded the regular Feb. 12 meeting of the Carroll County School Board. Many topics of interest were discussed over the hour and a half duration of the meeting. As the first major issue of discussion, there was a significant disagreement between Board members and legal counsel on the proper procedure for district personnel to come before the Board. The details on this matter are as follows.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
1 month ago
See what Mississippi political leaders had to say about President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address.
President Donald Trump (R) delivered his first official State of the Union address since taking office in his second term on Tuesday evening. It was the longest-ever such address given by a president.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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Robert Wise has written another lengthy article criticizing Trump. {NSS 2/20} He blames the administration for allowing a nameless staffer for making a despicable post in the wee hours of the morning. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary gave good advice: "Please stop the fake outrage.": Anyone with an open mind would know that Trump is not a racist as evidenced by his recent celebration of Black History Month in the White House.
By Peter Gilderson on
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The Music Minister stopped rehearsal and shouted at the choir. These are words, people. Don't let a pretty song drown out the words. Words have meaning.
By BENTLEY CONNER on
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Senate Bill 2522 would create a program to help cover tuition and books for students seeking to earn an associate degree or credential that could lead to in-demand careers.
To address Mississippi’s workforce shortage, some lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a program to help eligible students better afford an associate degree or professional credential in in-demand industries at the state’s community colleges.
By Candice Wilder - Mississippi Today on
1 month 1 week ago
Two weekends into it, the college baseball season is but a puppy. Nevertheless, we can make at least one observation:
Our Mississippi teams have really high ceilings. They can play ball. Omaha is not out of the question for any of the three.
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
1 month 1 week ago
Mayors throughout the Delta and hill country took part in a panel discussion about economic development, held Thursday morning at Mississippi Valley State University. From left are Lesia Williams-Hemphill of Vaiden, Kenneth Featherstone of Indianola, Alfonzo White of Duck Hill, Mary Tyes-Williams of Itta Bena and Kenderick Cox of Greenwood.
Collaboration with other municipalities, bolstering infrastructure and ensuring that young professionals stay to build careers were among some of the solutions that area mayors proposed to help reinvigorate their towns during a panel discussion Thursday.
By GERARD EDIC - The Greenwood Commonwealth/Report for America on
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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
“Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.” Designating a special time every year to remind ourselves what that means for our lives may not be such a bad idea.
With the rhythm of the church year also comes a rhythm of personal editorials on social media about these ecclesiastical seasons.
For instance, Lent.
By Matt Friedeman - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 1 week ago
Robert St. John reflects on his son’s choice to build a life in the business his father gave his life to.
Most people know they need to try other restaurants when they’re in a great food city. So do I. And yet every time the tortilla soup arrives at Frontera Grill, that plan is out the window.
By Robert St. John on
1 month 1 week ago
Below is an opinion column by Laurie Cox:
Communities flourish when all their children can learn in an environment well-suited to their individual needs.
I am a former public school teacher of more than 30 years and a member of the school board in the Florida county where I live. Public schooling is in my blood; I am a product of our public schools and I’m very proud of the many, many students who’ve benefited from the public schools where I grew up and taught.
By Laurie Cox - Magnolia Tribune on
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Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.
Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.
The 6-foot-1 junior lifted the Delta Devils to victory Saturday, only their second of the season, as he stole the in-bounds pass with seconds remaining on the clock to help MVSU claim a 72-71 Southwestern Athletic Conference win over visiting Texas Southern at the Harrison HPER Complex in Itta Bena.
By Calvin Stevens on
