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Delaney: "I had a head start in life. Every child in Mississippi should too," advocate says
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (681+ words) Below is an opinion column by Eboni Delaney: Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share their ideas about our state's past, present and future. Opinions expressed in guest essays are the author's own and do not…...
Winona Christian students rally to support Kolby Boyle with bake sale
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (275+ words) In a beautiful display of compassion and community, Winona Christian School students came together to organize a bake sale to support fellow student Kolby Boyle, who was recently in an accident and is receiving care at Batson Children's Hospital in…...
UM Study Links Teen Depression with Higher Substance Use Rates
2+ week, 6+ day ago (629+ words) OXFORD, Miss. " Nearly 1 in 5 U. S. adolescents experienced depression between 2021 and 2023, and those teens were significantly more likely to use substances such as alcohol, marijuana and opioids, according to a new national study. Andrew Yockey, a University of Mississippi assistant professor of…...
Mississippi to pay $5 million to cover cost of childcare vouchers for about 800 waitlisted kids
2+ week, 6+ day ago (474+ words) Over 6, 000 families remain on a waitlist for these childcare vouchers, according to the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Wednesday set aside $5 million to pay for a childcare program in crisis for over a…...
University of Mississippi student Bailey Holly inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (307+ words) UNIVERSITY, MS (05/04/2026)-- Bailey Holly, of Winona, MS, majoring in Public Policy Leadership, was among over 90 University of Mississippi students who were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors organization in the liberal arts. The…...
WCTC Students Shine at Skills USA State Conference
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (108+ words) The Winona Times registered content - login required to view WCTC Students Shine at Skills USA State Conference Donate to the Winona Times! Local news coverage is critical for a strong and vibrant community. Unfortunately, local publications are dying because of…...