Workshop gives attendees view of food

May 17, 2012

By Joseph McCain The Winston County Journal While Rose Thompson demonstrated and prepared her original homemade roll recipe, she dished out advice on saving money, healthy eating, and sustainable living. The Winston County Self Help Cooperative hosted the event at the Winston County extension office to help interested Winston Countians on how to prepare...

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iPads part of LMSD

May 17, 2012

By Joseph McCain The Winston County Journal School districts across the country are putting iPads into students’ hands and according to Apple the maker of the iPad its is the perfect learning companion. Several students in the Louisville Municipal School District agree. “Students love them,” said Mary Ann Ballew, LMSD mathematic teacher. Ballew noted...

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FUMC to host Annual Antiques, Collectibles show, sale

May 17, 2012

From press reporte A wide variety of antiques and collectibles will be shown and available for sale on Saturday, May 26 when First United Methodist Church of Louisville will conduct its third annual Antiques and Collectibles Show and Sale in conjunction with the community’s annual Red Hills Festival in Louisville. All items in the...

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Trustees reapprove abstinence-only, drop ring policy

May 17, 2012

By Joseph McCain The Winston County Journal The Louisville Municipal School District Board of Trustees covered numerous issues during its regular May 8 meeting with reapproval of abstinence only policy and eliminating the district’s championship ring policy. Sex education Since all Mississippi Schools under new state mandates must incorporate sex education into the curriculum,...

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CAPPS to host Summer Jam program

May 17, 2012

CAPPS ( Changing Performance and Promoting Success) is holding its third annual “Summer Jam” June 4-29, 8 A.M. – noon each day. This program is being held at three sites in the County, Eiland Middle School, Nanih Waiya and Noxapater, and is free to LMSD students who are entering grades 5-12. At Summer Jam”...

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Lady Warriors finish season South State runner-ups

May 17, 2012

By Daniel Brunty The Winston County Journal The Nanih Waiya Lady Warriors competed for the South State Championship against Natchez Cathedral this past week. The first game of their series took place on May 10 in Nanih Waiya. Neither team would score in the first three innings of the game. The Warriors then got...

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Ebonette Pageant winners recognized

May 17, 2012

From press reports For more than thirty years, The Ebonette Club has sponsored the Miss Ebonette Scholarship Pageant. This year, fifteen seniors from Winston County participated in the local pageant. This event was held on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the Louisville High School auditorium. The theme was “Easter Jog, Hop...

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Obituaries

May 17, 2012

Mrs. Vera Lois Henderson May 11, 2012 Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Lois Henderson, 81, were held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 2 p.m. Burial at Mt. Nebo Cemetery near Ackerman. Mrs. Henderson was a homemaker and housewife. Mrs. Henderson died on May 11, 2012 at North...

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ECCC culinary course offers various career options

May 17, 2012

Love to cook? Is baking a favorite past time? Ever wonder how a restaurant makes that special sauce? Perhaps your future includes a career in culinary arts! East Central Community College in Decatur began offering a degree in Culinary Arts in 2007 and more recently moved into a new kitchen on the South Campus....

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