Local Junior Aux celebrates service in April

April 19, 2012

From press reports 15,215 – The number of women serving their communities through the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries. 279,613 – The number of service hours Junior Auxiliary members worked in their communities in 2010-11. $2,680,949 – The amount of money Junior Auxiliaries invested in eight southeastern states in 2010-11. Return on that investment...

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Ashley earns award

April 19, 2012

Spencer Ashley has been selected by members of the Delta State University History faculty to receive the Cranford History Teacher Award. This award is given annually to an outstanding junior or senior student majoring in Social Science Education or History. This award is made available by family and friends of Dr. Sammy Orren Cranford...

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Homemade workshop set

April 19, 2012

Winston County Self Help Cooperative Homemade Rolls Workshop is Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:00AM until 1:00PM at the Louisville Extension Office located at 460 Vance Street in Louisville, MS. Everyone is invited come out and learn how to “Save Money in the Kitchen”. Admission is free. For more information contact Maria Headd at 662-779-2400

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LHS BETA club travels

April 19, 2012

From press reports Recently, members of the Louisville High School Beta Club traveled to Gatlinburg, TN to participate in the National Beta Leadership Summit. At the Summit the students were exposed to various leadership roles, as well as how to gather and present their ideas and thoughts. This event was very beneficial ad is...

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A piece of history planted at Dean Park in memory

April 19, 2012

by Elmetra Patterson It was a beautiful day to plant trees, vegetables and flowers in Dean Park on Saturday, April 14, 2012. In a Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony, Friends of Dean Park, Inc. planted a piece of history in memory of: • Robert ‘Bud’ and Willie B. Turner sold a portion of their lease...

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News of the Past by C.J. Johnson

April 19, 2012

100 Years Ago – April 19, 1912 NOXAPATER: Mrs. W. W. Hickman and Mrs. C. C. McNeel were called to Meridian last week by the illness of their sister, Mrs. McDonald. – Quite a lot of rain has fallen this week which hinders the farm work considerably. – Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boswell of...

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Baseball teams wrap up regular season schedules

April 19, 2012

By Daniel Brunty The Winston County Journal As the season winds down for local high school baseball teams, a few of those will try to position themselves for a postseason berth to continue their season. With only a few games left, many teams will be looking for big division wins to bring them closer...

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Reception for retiring ECCC President planned

April 19, 2012

From press reports A reception honoring retiring East Central Community College President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012, in the Associate Degree Nursing/Child Development Technology Building on the Decatur campus. The facility will also officially be dedicated in his honor during a special presentation...

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ECCC offers Basic Computer Class in Louisville

April 19, 2012

Instruction in “Basic Computers and Microsoft Word 2010 – Learn How to Set Up, Edit, and Format Documents” is being offered at East Central Community College’s Career Advancement Center located in the old Spartus facility at 923 South Church Street in Louisville. Class will begin on Thursday, April 26, 2012 and will run for...

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