A two vehicle accident on Highway 82 claimed the life of a Carrollton man yesterday. According to information from Trooper First Class Tony Dunn, Assistant Public Affairs officer, Troop D, 19 year old Jonathon Kemp Haddon, of Carrollton, driving a Chevrolet van and a pulpwood truck driven by 75 year old Lee Edwards of McCarley, MS were both east bound on Highway 82 at the time of the crash. Kemp's vehicle struck the rear of the pulp wood truck, and he died at the scene. The driver of the pulp wood truck was not injured. Neither alcohol nor drugs were a factor in the accident and the cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

In other local news, there were no injuries in a two vehicle accident in Winona yesterday afternoon. According to Deputy Bryant Long of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, a Ford F150 driven by a minor and a Ford Freestyle, driven by 23 year old Emily Dees of Winona met in a curve on Stafford Wells Road at Foltz Road. The two vehicles did not collide head on, rather sideswiped one another. No charges were filed.

The City of Winona municipal election is just 2 weeks from today.  The polls will be open from 7am until 7pm. Winona Mayor, Jerry Flowers is opposed by John Seals.  Incumbent Ward 2 alderman William Travis Johnson is opposed by Jimmy Gant. None of the other Winona aldermen are opposed in their wards. 
There is a change to the poll location in Ward 4.  That location is now at the new city hall building at 409 Summit Street.  

Kilmichael Mayor, Ryan Woods is opposed by former mayor Mary Young, who qualified as an independent. All Kilmichael incumbent alderman qualified and are unopposed.

In Duck Hill, incumbent Mayor Joey Cooley has two opponents, Ronald Bennett and Henry Ghoston. Thirteen names will appear on the ballot for alderman; incumbents Linda Bennett, Lula Brown, Anne Caffey and Lovanda Farmer all qualified, as did Canary Grantham, Ruby Ghoston Davis, Rod Hickman, Gwynda Faye Miers, Leroy Nash, Charles Taylor, Al White and David Earl Williams.

The SEC baseball tournament gets underway today.  Teams 5 through 12 play today.    Winners of today's games advance to take on teams seeded 1 through 4.  Losers are out of the tournament. After today, the tournament is double elimination.  Today, Number 6 seed, Ole Miss faces #11 Kentucky.  #5 Mississippi State faces #12 seeded Missouri.  WONA will air the Mississippi State game with an airtime of 7pm.  The winner of the Mississippi State/Missouri game will play South Carolina Wednesday.   

Winona resident West Hammond turns has his 20^th birthday June 7^th and is getting an early birthday gift. West, is a sophomore pitcher for the Millsaps Majors baseball team, and after winning the Division III Regionals Saturday, the Majors are college world series bound for the first time in school history. After cinching the conference title on Wednesday, the Majors fell to Salisbury State 11-5 Thursday in the first game of the Regional tournament, putting them at the bottom of the brackets. They went on to win the next three in a row, defeating Methodist University then Salisbury two times, including Saturday's 7-6 win. West pitched in that last game, taking the mound in in the first inning. He threw 3 and a third innings, facing 16 batters. He had 2 hits, 2 earned runs, 1 strike out.. West has a 1.34 era and 23 strike outs for the year.

The Majors head to Appleton, Wisconsin for the Division III World Series and will face the Southern Maine Huskies, champions of the Little East Conference. The Huskies are ranked 14^th in the D3/NCAA top 25. The Major and Huskies face off May 24^th at 10am.

According to Carrollton/North Carrollton Fire chief, Phil Costilow, a house fire on Highway 82 yesterday was bad, but could have been so much worse. The Carroll County EOC dispatched firefighters to 15738 Highway 82 between Carrollton and Valley Hill just after 7am. Two engines from Carrollton/North Carrollton and one from the Valley Hill substation, along with 12 firefighters were on the scene within minutes. When they arrived the fire was already coming out of the roof and the structure was fully involved. Even thought the fire was under control just 15 to 20 minutes later, Costilow said 40 percent of the home sustained major damage, with the other 60 percent having smoke and water damage. The cause of the fire has not been determined, although it appears to have started in the garage area. Costilow said there were several people in the house when the fire started; the owner, Brenda McCaleb and several teenagers. All were asleep. One of the teenagers woke up and smelled smoke. Thinking the smell was coming from outside, went to investigate and found the house was on fire, luckily, everyone got out in time. Chief Costilow said he did not hear or see and smoke detectors while he was on the scene.

In local sports, Congratulations to Winona High School Senior Laura Leigh Van Horn. Laura Leigh advanced all the was to the girls' singles 3A State tennis championship match in Jackson yesterday. Laura Leigh was defeated by St. Andrews 6-3,6-4. In other High School tennis news, the 6A boy's singles state champ is Skylar Flowers, grandson of Mrs. Randy Flowers of Winona. It's is Skylar's 3^rd consecutive state singles title.

In college sports, tune into WONA Fm 95.1 tonight at 6 for the second game of the MSU/South Carolina series and tomorrow at 1:30 for game three.

Montgomery County Justice Court Judge Larry Bamberg had one felony case in his court yesterday. Norman Thomas James, of Maben, charged with possession of crystal methamphetamine waived his preliminary hearing and was administratively bound over to the action of the grand jury. Bond has been set at $5,000 but James has is still in custody with a hold from the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

James was arrested April 26 when officers noticed suspicious behavior during during a routine safety check. That safety check was being conducted by Winona Police Officers and Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputies on Highway 407 near the Enterprise Drive intersection. James was the passenger in that vehicle and during the search, officers found drug paraphernalia in the front pocket of his overalls and what they believed to be narcotics in his wallet. A field test showed it to be crystal meth. The substance has been forwarded to the crime lab, as well.

Winona resident West Hammond who pitches for the Millsaps Majors, has a chance for a regional title and a chance to play in the College World Series. The Majors won the Southern Athletic Assocation conference tournament and were selected as an at-large. The number three seeded Majors face the fourth seeded Bridgewater Eagles in the first round of the tournament. The regionals get underway today is a six team double elimination tournament. The Millsaps/Bridgewater game is scheduled for tonight at 7pm.

West, who pitched for the Winona Tigers and is a sophomore at Millsaps, has pitched 30 and 1 thrid innings this year, had 22 strikeouts, 15 hits, 5 runs, with only three earned runs and has an earned run average of .89.

Carroll County Sheriff, Jerry Carver, has spent many a sleepless night going over the details in the investigation into the December murder of 48 year old Vaiden resident Hemphill. Mrs. Hemphill's body was discovered in the County Road 264 home by a neighbor December 13^th . The victim's husband, who was out of town, became concerned when she did not answer her phone and had the neighbor check on her. Sheriff Jerry Carver said Mrs. Hemphill died of multiple stab wounds but no weapon was found and exactly what that weapon was has not been determined. There was no sign of forced entry but a sliding glass door was found slightly ajar. A back door was locked and her keys were hanging in the lock on the inside, which was her habit. Family members say there was nothing missing from the home.

Carver said there were many rumors at first and many people were questioned, but, so far, all their stories checked out. Some DNA evidence collected from the scene is still being processed at the Crime Lab and no matches have been found on any that has come back so far. Sheriff Carver asks if anyone has any information that could help authorities solve this crime, please contact the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at 662-237-9283.

The Carroll County Sheriff's Department is also looking for whoever took a 1986 Ford Ranger pick up truck that was broken down on the side of Highway 82. Sheriff Carver said the owner said the truck is red and tan with a blue and white front fender on the driver's side. The owner said he had left it on the side of Highway 82 near McCarley Road on May 8^th when it had mechanical problems. When he went to pick it up later that day, it was gone. Call the Carroll County Sherrif's Department at 237-9382 if you have any information about this truck.

Winona High School has graduation ceremonies set for Friday, May 24 at 8pm at Tiger Field. Class Valedictorian is William Hargrove is Class of the WHS Class of 2013, Regan Hunt is Class Salutatorian. William is this year's WHS Star Student as well and chose Ms. Rochelle Armstrong as Star Teacher.

Montgomery County Valedictorian is Sharita Gayden and Salutatorian is Destiney Cunningham. Twenty -Five Montgomery County Seniors will graduate Saturday, May 25 and 2pm at the Montgomery County Colesium.

Kasey Holman is Valedictorian for the J.Z. George Class of 2013. Raul Ladesma is salutatorian. The J.Z. George graduation ceremonies are Friday, May 24^th in the J.Z. George School gym.

Congratulations to all area graduates.

Winona Christian School and Carroll Academy have graduation ceremonies set for next week. Nineteen Winona Christian School seniors will receive their diplomas Friday, May 17^th at 7pm in the school's newly renovated gym. Class Valedictorian is Lee Shirley. Saluatorian is Ashley Lester. Lee Shirley is also Winona Christian School Star Student this year and his Star Teacher is Mrs. Evylyn Strickland.

Carroll Academy will have graduation ceremonies for 31 seniors Monday at 7:30 in the gym. Dara McCluskey is Valedictorian for the Rebel Class of 2013 and Rachel Brewer is Salutatorian. Dara is also Star Student as well and selected math teach Terry Tingle as Star Teacher.

Another local athlete is making news. On Wednesday, Ole Miss coaches released their official post spring depth chart and former Winona Tiger Chalarvez Brown, known as Chief Brown is listed on it two times. Brown is listed second on defense at free safety behind Cody Prewitt and second behind Trae Elston at Rover, or Strong Safety. Brown is a true sophomore at Ole Miss.

In other college sports, this weekend is the Mississippi State/Ole Miss baseball series. Tonight's game airs at 6pm on WONA FM 95.1, tomorrow's at 3:30 and Sunday's game is at 12:3-.

There were no felonies on Montgomery County Justice Court Tuesday.

Judge Devoe Lancaster heard four felonies in Winona City Court. Nakia Campbell, charged with child abuse, had his case continued until June 11^th.

Kalcia Garrett of Winona, charged with forging prescriptions, waived her preliminary hearing and was administratively bound over to the action of the grand jury. Garrett was represented by public defender, Lee Bailey.

Sharita Peeples of Winona waived her preliminary hearing and was administratively bound over to the action of the grand jury on a charge of felony malicious mischief. Ms. Peeples was represented by public defender, Lee Bailey.

Tevell Townsend of Winona, charged with credit card fraud, had his case continued until June 11. Mr. Townsend was represented by public defender, Lee Bailey.

In local sports, former Winona Tiger Pitcher West Hammond was named to the all tournament team for the Southern Athletics Association conference championship tournament. West, a sophomore pitcher for the Millsaps Majors, pitched 13 2/3 innings during the tournament, gave up 6 hits, no runs and had 8 strike outs. The Millsaps Majors are 34-11 for the year.

Bids for the Screw Conveyor project were rejected by the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors when they exceeded the budget by some $40,000. The Board voted to re-advertise for those bids.

In Winona City Board news, a new animal shelter was the main focus for the Board Tuesday evening. Allen Scott Engineering originally anticipated the new shelter would cost $30,000, but Board members felt it could be built for much less. Alderman David Ware has taken on getting prices for the project and so far, has bids for a little more than $18,000. The Mayor stressed the need to expedite the project and asked that estimates be available for the next board meeting. Faye Welch, President of Winona Animal Advocacy Group, and several group members were on hand to stress the need for the new shelter and to thank the Mayor and Board for their work on the project.

Ray Baum, City Attorney, reported the Department of Justice has given approval for Ward 4 voting to take place at the new City Hall on Summit Street. This is a move from the poll location at the old City Hall on Quitman St and it DOES affect the upcoming municipal election June 4.

Baum also presented the board with a drafted amendment to the City's sewer ordinance. When a building is torn down and the sewer connection is left open, rainwater infiltrates the sewer system. Infiltration into the City sewers causes a multitude of problems, especially during heavy rains. The amended ordinance sets guidelines on closing those lines for property owners and/or contractors who tear down buildings. It also set fines for those who do not comply, up to $500.

Water Department Manager, Frank Faulkner said two sewer lines have collapsed in the last two weeks due to infiltration.

The Board accepted a Solid Waste Assistance grant from the MDEQ in the amount of $14,695 for a wood chipper.

Police chief Johnny Hargrove reported $385 in fines collected through the work program and $24,626 in cash. State assessments were $6,376.

Citizens from Sterling Street appealed to the Mayor and Board to help with a problem with speeding in their neighborhood. Police chief Hargrove will have officers setting up radar on Sterling and many other streets in a crackdown on speeding in Winona.

A chance to play for a North Half Championship was within reach for the Winona Lady Tigers' fast pitch softball team. Winona was in a must win situation to stay in the playoffs after losing to Nettleton in the first game of the second round last week. It looked like the Lady Tigers were were going to split with Nettleton when they were ahead 1 to nothing going into the 7^th inning. Nettleton managed to tie it up sending the game into extra innings. Nettleton scored two runs in the top of the 8^th inning. Winona scored one, ending the game, and and with a 3 to 2 loss.

Is it too much to hope Mother Nature will let the WONA listening area dry out for a few days before the next storm? As of yesterday afternoon, most of the area had received between 3 and 4 inches of rain in the last 7 days and 5 inches in the last 14. But, rain and thunderstorms are back in the forecast from Thursday evening through Saturday. And rain has wreaked havoc on the local high school playoffs. The Lady Tigers 2^nd game of the 2^nd round was postponed again yesterday to today. Game time is3pm in WInona. The Lady Tigers lost the 1^st game against Nettleton last week 2 to 1 in 8 innings and since the playoff's are a best 2 out of 3 series, a split means the Lady Tigers and Nettleton will play a 3^rd game at 4:30 today. A series win tonight means the Lady Tigers advance to the North State Championship at the end of this week and will face the winner of the Kossuth/Mooreville series.

According to the National Nurses Association, National Nurses week is May 6 through May 12 of every year. May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale. Beginning in 1953, Several attempts were made over the years by health care organizations to have a “National Nurses Week” proclaimed by the president, but it wasn't until 1974 that President Richard Nixon issued a proclamation naming a week as such.

Congratulations go out to Winona Christian School Stars Brady Chambley and Miles Jackson. Miles and Brady were named to the MAIS All-Stars baseball team

Winona Lady Tiger Cassidy DeNoon was named as a Clarion Ledgers top performer last week. Cassidy struck out 13 batters and gave up 4 hits in a 2-0 win a playoff game win last week over Alcorn Central.

Winona Police are still looking for the woman who used stolen identification to withdraw large sums of cash from a local bank last week. Captain Tommy Bibbs of the Winona Police Department said the identification was from a women whose wallet was stolen from Wal-Mart in Grenada in mid April. Surveillance photos show a well dressed black woman wearing a tan jacket and white shirt. Bibbs said the same woman apparently left Winona and headed to another bank in Grenada the same day and withdrew a large sum of cash from there. If you have any information, contact the Winona Police at 283-1140 or 283-1121. The surveillance photo can be seen on the WONA website at www.hawg95.com.

In local sports, the Winona High School Tigers were eliminated in State Playoff action in the second round by the Kossuth Aggies. The Tigers traveled to Kossuth for the first game of the series and fell to the Aggies 5 to 3. Rain postponed game two scheduled for Friday until Saturday. The Tigers were down 10-1 going to bat in the bottom of the 7^th inning. Despite a rally, the Tigers fell 10-6.

The rain delayed the Lady Tigers second round playoff games until tonight. Game one was on the road at Nettleton last week and the Lady Tigers won 2 to 1 in extra innings. The playoff's are a best two out of three series and game 2, and 3, if necessary are in Winona tonight. Game two begins at 6 and, should the Lady Tigers split, Game three will follow at 7:30.

****NOTE:  THE WHS LADY TIGERS' GAME FOR TODAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW AT 3:00PM.  IF A 3RD GAME IS NECESSARY, IT WILL BE AT 4:30.****

Winona Police chief Johnny Hargrove said his Department is looking for a woman in connection with a stolen a social security card and other identification being used to make a large withdrawal from a Winona bank. He said credit cards stolen from the same victim have been used as well. Winona Police Captain Tommy Bibbs said the victim reported her wallet was stolen out of her purse on April 17^th at Wal-Mart in Grenada. Within 15 minutes, her credit card was used at a CVS store in Grenada. The Winona Police got involved when the victim's social security card and ID were used to make a withdrawal close to $9,000 from an account at a bank in Winona Tuesday. Captain Bibbs said a short time later, the same account had a large withdrawal made from a bank in Grenada. A bank surveillance photo shows a black woman wearing a tan jacket over a white shirt. The photo can be seen on the WONA FM website at www.hawg95.com and the WONA FM facebook page. If you have any information that could assist authorities in identifying this woman, contact the Winona Police Department at 283-1140 or 283-1121.

In local sports, weather permitting, the Winona High School Tigers will play game 2 of the second round series against Kossuth this evening at 6pm. WONA FM 95.1 will broadcast this game. This is a best two out of three series. If a third game is necessary, it will follow tonight's 6pm game. The Lady Tigers will play Nettleton in the second game of round 2 tomorrow at home. If necessary, a third game will be at 2pm.***NOTE***THE TIGERS GAME SCHEDULED FOR TODAY HAS BEEN POST PONED. IT IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW AT 6PM.

The North Half 3A track meet is being held in Winona tomorrow beginning at 10am.

In college sports, the Mississippi State Bulldogs have the Alabama Crimson Tide series this weekend. WONA will join tonight's game in progress at the conclusion of the Tiger's game. Airtime tomorrow is 1:30 and Sunday at 1pm.

In court news, charges against Stephon Gilmore of Vaiden were dismissed by Judge Devoe Lancaster.. Gilmore was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and a misdemeanor charge of discharging a firearm in connection with an April 16^th incident. City prosecutor Putt Crull requested the charges be dismissed for lack of evidence.

In Montgomery County Justice Court, Judge Larry Bamberg presided over an initial appearance for 50 year old Norman Thomas James, of Maben.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will be conducting a Boating Safety Class on May 11, 2013, at the Montgomery/MSU Extension Office in Winona. The class will run from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. There is no cost to the public. Pre-registration is required by calling the North Region Office in Tupelo at 662-840-5172 before Saturday, May 11, 2013. The public is reminded that persons born after June 30, 1980 and at least 12 years of age are required by law to complete a Boating safety Class and receive a Boating Safety Certificate before operating a water vessel in the public waters of the State of Mississippi. You will need to provide a social security number and correct mailing address.

The Winona High School Tigers baseball team heads north to Kossuth today for the first game of a three round series for the second round of the State MHSAA playoffs. Today's game starts at 6pm. Game 2 ,and 3 if necessary, will be here in Winona tomorrow at 6pm.

The Lady Tigers travel to Nettleton today for the first game of the second round Game time is 5pm. Game Two, and three if necessary will games will be played here Saturday at 12 and 2.

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors was notified of award of a sizable grant at yesterdays board meeting. The $102,125 grant from the Delta Regional Authority was denied last fall, but, grant writer Johnny Shell of North Central Planning and Development said he was informed additional funds had been added to the program and made it possible for the County to benefit. That funds are to be used in the rehab of the screw conveyor building, specifically for outside lighting and parking lot.

Here's something to make you feel warm and fuzzy about living in the South.....Dr. Greg Forbes, meteorologist for the Weather Channel, who is considered one of the leading experts on tornadoes, has come up with a list of the top ten cities most likely to be hit by a tornado. He used data from between 1962 to 2011 and took into account the paths within 75 miles of cities, including damage paths and widths and lengths. Dr. Forbes says this method gives a more realistic probability rather than just using the number of tornadoes that has occurred in a metro area. Huntsville, AL is number one on the top ten list. And Jackson, MS is number 2. Birmingham was 3rd and Tuscaloosa number 4. Keep in mind, this list is for the probability of a tornado hitting within 75 miles of each city.

In local sports, the Winona High School girls fast pitch softball team advanced to the second round of the state playoff's Monday with a 9-0 a win over Alcorn Central. The Lady Tigers face Nettleton in the second round and the first game is tomorrow in Nettleton at 5pm. Game Two, and three if necessary will games will be played here Saturday at 12 and 2.

The Tiger's Baseball heads to Kossuth tomorrow for the second round playoffs. Game time is 6:00