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The Winona Christian School Stars and Lady Stars continued their stretch run to the 2025-26 season with three games – two of them at home – as the teams continue fighting for positioning in the upcoming Class AAAA, District 2 Tournament to be held Jan. 26-31 at Leake Academy in Madden.
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2 months 1 week ago
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The Winona High School boys basketball team picked up two wins on the hardcourt with wins over Choctaw County and Noxubee County last week.
The Tigers, who move to 15-3 overall, beat Choctaw County 53-37 Friday night, as Fred Alexander scored a team-high 16 points. Winona led 19-13 after one, 31-25 at the half and 38-34 after the third period.
Jamarcus Robinson chipped in 14 points, and Kentrell Crawford had 10 for Winona.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 months 1 week ago
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The Winona High School Lady Tigers ran their record to 9-4 overall and 5-0 in Region, Class 3 with a 3-0 win over Choctaw County last Monday and a forfeit victory over Philadelphia High School last Friday.
In the win over Choctaw, Mary Beth Brannon, Sofia Guzman and Emily Casiday scored a goal each.
The Tigers went 1-1 against the same two opponents. Winona beat Choctaw 7-0, as Alejandro White scored three goals and had one assist. Sam Blackwell scored twice, and Gunner Wilkes and Triston Pernell had a goal each. Pernell also had an assist.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 months 1 week ago
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The Winona High School Lady Tigers ran their record to 9-4 overall and 5-0 in Region, Class 3 with a 3-0 win over Choctaw County last Monday and a forfeit victory over Philadelphia High School last Friday.
In the win over Choctaw, Mary Beth Brannon, Sofia Guzman and Emily Casiday scored a goal each.
The Tigers went 1-1 against the same two opponents. Winona beat Choctaw 7-0, as Alejandro White scored three goals and had one assist. Sam Blackwell scored twice, and Gunner Wilkes and Triston Pernell had a goal each. Pernell also had an assist.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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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The Carroll Academy girls and boys basketball teams claimed District 2-2A wins over Deer Creek School Thursday night in Avalon.
The girls won 47-12 as they raced out to a 19-2 lead after one and led 31-5 at the half.
Carlie Hoover led Carroll (11-4, 3-3) with 13 points, and Nevaeh McCrory tacked on 12 points. Olivia Whitworth had 10 points, and Emma Matthews and Allie Holly had four points each.
The Rebels picked up a 54-40 win over the Warriors. Carroll led 18-12 after one, 25-21 at the half and 46-33 after the third.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
2 months 1 week ago
William Carey women's basketball delivered a dominant wire-to-wire performance Thursday night, rolling past Brewton-Parker 69–42 at Clinton Gym.
By Kevin Rosiere 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.
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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.
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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
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
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
During the Mississippi Municipal League’s Mid-Winter Conference last week, area officials participated in "Capitol Day" in Jackson, where we heard legislative updates from the Senate and the House. House Speaker Jason White gave a great presentation on the good work being done in Jackson that will be beneficial to cities and towns across Mississippi. Speaker White represents District 48, which includes the counties of Attala, Carroll, Holmes and Leake.
By Ken Strachan - 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.
By PRESS RELEASE - CARROLL COUNTY 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.
By PRESS RELEASE - CARROLL COUNTY 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.
By PRESS RELEASE - CARROLL COUNTY on
2 months 1 week ago
JACKSON, Mississippi – As energy costs are on the rise nationwide, two fuel factors are driving an increase for Entergy Mississippi customers: higher projected natural gas prices and a lower fuel reduction adjustment.
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2 months 1 week ago
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.
Raul Gonzales of Winona was arrested on Jan. 16 by the WPD on the charges of driving under the influence, misdemeanor; with a bail set in the amount of $2,077, seat belt violation, misdemeanor, careless driving, misdemeanor, failure to provide proof of insurance, misdemeanor, driving without valid license, misdemeanor, and improper tag, misdemeanor.
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