Obituaries

April 25, 2013

Mr. Calton Lee Upchurch April 14, 2013 Funeral services for Calton Lee Upchurch, 81, were held at 12 p.m. on April 16, 2013 at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman, MS with Rev. Jerry Lawson officiating. Burial followed in Wood Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in northern Choctaw County, MS. A native of Choctaw County...

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Calendar of Events

April 25, 2013

Union revival April 24 Union Chapel M.B. will have revival services April 24th – April 28th. The guest speaker for the week will be Reverend Dewin Perry, Pastor of Greater Grace M.B. Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The public is cordially invited to attend. 8th Air Force Historical Society set for April 26-28 The 21st...

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Nanih Waiya tracksters fare well in district meet

April 25, 2013

By Austin Bishop The Winston County Journal Jamario Smith claimed first place in three events at the District Track Meet in Winona last week and was one of 14 Nanih Waiya High School athletes qualifying for the MHSAA Class 1A Regional Track Meet in Canton this Saturday at 10 a.m. Kenley McMullen took first...

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Lady Tigers drop playoff series to Natchez Cathedral

April 25, 2013

By Austin Bishop The Winston County Journal The Noxapater High School fast-pitch softball team had three tough games in four days last week, dropping all three. The Lady Tigers fell to Nanih Waiya 4-1 in their regular season finale last Wednesday, finishing second in the district. That meant Noxapater had to turn around and...

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Coach points toward Lady Wildcats’ improvement

April 25, 2013

By Austin Bishop The Winston County Journal Louisville High School fast-pitch softball coach Chad Gipson said the future is bright for the Lady Wildcats. “I really thought the girls improved throughout the year in every aspect,” Gipson said. “Our pitching and defense really improved and we made some strides with our hitting as well....

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Wildcats close seasons with pair of losses

April 25, 2013

By Austin Bishop The Winston County Journal The Louisville High School baseball season came to a close last week with a pair of losses to Neshoba County foes. The Wildcats dropped a tight 6-4 decision to Philadelphia on Tuesday, before losing to Neshoba Central 9-0 on Friday to end their season at 11-12 on...

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Pitch, Hit contest set for April 27

April 25, 2013

The Winston County Youth Association is proud to announce that it will be hosting the local Pitch Hit and Run competition on Saturday, April 27 at 9AM. This competition is open to all competitors ages 7-12, boys and girls, and is free to enter. There will be 3 different age groups (7-8, 9-10, 11-12)...

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Noxapater baseball closes out 2013 season

April 25, 2013

By Austin Bishop The Winston County Journal The last three games of the season definitely provided an up-and-down ride for the Noxapater High School baseball team. The Tigers dropped a 16-1 road decision to Ethel on Tuesday, then handily defeated Leake County 19-0 on Friday, before closing out the season with a 19-0 road...

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ECCC announces Women’s Basketball Signees

April 25, 2013

New members of the 2013-14 East Central Community College women’s basketball team were recognized during a scholarship signing ceremony held Wednesday, April 10 in the Brackeen-Wood Physical Education Building on the Decatur campus. Joining the Lady Warriors are Keoceania Yarborough, a 5-7 guard from Louisville High School; Andreka Harper, a 5-9 guard from Forest;...

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