By Theresa Bridges Local artisan, Susan Clark, recently represented the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Nanih Waiya Chapter, when she entered a sculpture in the National DAR American Heritage Contest and won! The winning sculpture depicts the likenesses of Mary Lockwood, a founding member on one side, and DAR State Regent, Janet Whittington,...
Mrs. Martha Mills, guest speaker at the May 2012 monthly meeting, presented “Aubrie’s Angels” to members of the Winston County Junior Auxiliary. The idea of “Aubrie’s Angels” was conceived in Gallatin, TN in 2010 as a result of Mollie Mills Sheppard, Winston County native, giving birth to micropreemie twins in 2008. Aubrie, the firstborn,...
From press reports The Shiloh Community answered the call from State Farm for a cause that would make a difference in there neighborhood. The Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department is trying to improve public safety by seeking funding for a tornado warning siren. Chief Jody Garrard states that his department has been selected as a...
100 Years Ago – May 10, 1912 The FRONT PAGE included a poem titled “The Titantic,” written by J. D. Strait of Louisville, Mississippi. The national news sections carried several stories about the tragedy. WEDDINGS: At the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Cockrell, nine miles east of Louisville, on...
By Russell Hood The Webster Progress-Times Authorities say the death of a Montgomery County teen-ager who fell out of a moving vehicle onto a Webster County road was accidental. Dillan Bryce Whitman, 17, of Kilmichael died following the April 28 accident on Gilbert Hill Road, which is between Old Cumberland and Old Dancy roads....
By Joseph McCain Winston County Journal With beautiful weather hoped for and guaranteed entertainment planned, the 32nd Annual Red Hills Festival in downtown Louisville for Memorial Day weekend May 25 and May 26 promises to be a need to attend event according to Winston County Chamber director Linda Skelton. “We have some great entertainment...
By: Allison Shanabrough Get inspired by the stories of cancer survivors from Winston County because there are only five weeks left until Relay for Life. As the countdown continues, Dianne Gregory is this week’s featured cancer survivor. Similar to last Loraine Guyse, featured last week, Gregory has battled cancer on three different occasions. Her...
By Joseph McCain The Winston County Journal The Winston County Library staff will be encouraging reading throughout the summer with a number of programs for young children and teens. The summer program’s registration will begin May 18. The children’s program will consist of five special dates: On June 5 the library will offer Northgate...
From press reports A Winston County Homecoming planning meeting is set for Thursday, May 3 in City Hall at 5:30 p.m.. The annual Homecoming event will be held on Saturday, May 26 in conjunction with Red Hills Festival. The group plans to locate the event on the main floor of the Courthouse. Theme for...
