From staff reports Several drivers in the county are experiencing a smoother ride down area roads after some recent bridge and road repairs. Both deficient bridges on Sims Road, located in District 4 and 5, are now open to local traffic. The contractor recently completed the work and traffic has been using the newly...
By Daniel Brunty The Winston County Journal The Louisville Municipal School District Board of Trustees held their election for board officers during their regularly monthly meeting on July 17 at 5:30 p.m. The election of the board officially was originally set for their first meeting in March, however, they consented to be postponed until...
By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Ag Communications MISSISSIPPI STATE – Creativity and planning ahead can make buying school clothes for the coming year gentler on checking accounts, even when parents have more than one child. A growing percentage of Mississippi young people go to public and private schools dressed in uniforms. Purchasing uniforms and other...
From press reports The Winston County Branch NAACP is sponsoring its 6th annual Back to School/Stay in School Rally thanks to the support of the community during its annual Freedom Fund Banquets. The rally will take place on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at historic Dean Park in the Center Ridge Community from 5:00 PM...
By Daniel Brunty The Winston County Journal The Louisville Mayor’s Youth Council recently held their first ever “mini-retreat” this past Friday and Saturday. The youth council initiative was created this past March by the efforts of Mayor Will Hill to help the youth understand city politics, as well as providing for opportunities such as...
Mrs. Joyce Ann Hathorn July 15, 2012 Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Ann Hathorn, 78, were held at Oak Grove No. 2 M.B. Church in Louisville on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. Rev. Anthony Thames officiated. Burial at Memorial Garden in Louisville. A native of Louisville, Mrs. Hathorn was a homemaker. Mrs....
From press reports Homer G. McBrayer has recently retired after 50 years of federal service to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. McBrayer grew up in Noxapater, MS. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Mississippi State University, State College, Mississippi. He has been a Registered Professional Engineer in the...
KOSCIUSKO — Attala County Sheriff Tim Nail is the public’s help on the whereabouts of a missing Attala County man. Christopher Keith, a 30-year-old white male with brown hair and brown eyes, has been missing since Saturday. He weighs 240 pounds and is approximatly six-feet tall. He was last seen at his home on...
The Sip and Shop promotion held in downtown Louisville on July 19 gave all shoppers 19 percent off between 5 and 7:19 p.m. but one luck shopper won $1000 worth of prizes. Kristin Knox won the drawing and the over $1000 of gift certificates from local merchants. While the band for the event was...
Oak Grove II M. B. Church July 25-27 Summer Revival Services beginning July 25 through 27 at 7:30 p.m. the speaker will be Dr. Michael C. Taylor Jr. Pastor of Calvary M.B. Church of Louisville MS. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Anthony Thomas, Pastor. Gospel Singing July 28, 7 p.m. There will...
