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May 17, 2013

Mr. Joe Daniel Cooper Mr. Joe Daniel Cooper, 88, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Boyd Chapel United Methodist Church, Sturgis, Mississippi with Reverend Roosevelt Gage, officiating. Visitation was Friday, May 10, 2013 from 1-6:00 p.m. at West Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at Union Chapel Church Cemetery, Louisville,...

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Dig Into Reading and go Beneath The Surface during Summer Library Programs

May 17, 2013

From press reports   The Winston County Library will host a “Dig Into Reading” Summer Library Program during June and July for children entering the first through sixth grades. Parents can begin registering children on Friday, May 17th at the library. Children are encouraged to read throughout the summer, and we have wonderful prizes...

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Alderman hold busy meetings

May 17, 2013

From staff and press reports   In the May 7 Louisville Board of Aldermen meeting, the board continued economic development efforts. The board authorized Mayor Will Hill to request funds from grants awarded by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the amount of $13,612.35 and funds from the state from a Community Block Development Grant...

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Sanders honored with Gary Kistler Life Safety Educator Award

May 17, 2013

By Daniel Brunty The Winston County Journal   The City of Louisville and Winston County are both fortunate areas in the state to have such a dedicated and hard working fire department that they can depend on. Residents know that if an emergency occurs that they can depend on a quick response and results....

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Gov. Bryant, congressman and citizens welcome Natron Wood Products

May 17, 2013

From staff and press reports   Hundreds of local citizens along with Governor Phil Byrant, Congressman Gregg Harper, congressman Alan Nunnlee and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker welcomed Natron Wood Products to Louisville on Monday, May 13. The operations will be located in a 265,000-square-foot existing facility, and represent an investment of $10 million and...

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Supervisors discuss hospital during meeting

May 17, 2013

From press and staff reports   Winston Medical Center and plans for the future were the hot topic during the Winston County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on May 6. Addressing the board about the status of the hospital and what the future holds were Winston Medical Center CEO Lee McCall and several local...

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Louisville primary election moves Ball to June 4 showdown

May 17, 2013

From press and staff reports   Incumbent Alderman At Large Francis Ball took the majority of votes in the May 7 democratic primary election as she prepares to face independent candidate Larry Veazey in the Tuesday, June 4 General election. Ball received 550 votes or 57 percent of the vote to democratic challenger Stqcy...

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Freedom Fund Banquet a huge success

May 9, 2013

By Daniel Brunty The Winston County Journal After weeks of anticipation, the Winston County Branch NAACP were inspired by words from the daughter of a historic figure during their 33rd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet this past Saturday at the Lake Tiak O’Khata Pine Ridge Lodge. The program, entitled “Reaping What I Did Not Sow”,...

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Community Counseling Services to host Yard Sales

May 9, 2013

What better way is there to celebrate the coming of spring than with a Yard Sale? Not one sale but 6 separate Yard Sales will be hosted by Community Counseling Services! May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Community Counseling Services feels hosting Yard Sales for everyone to enjoy shopping, selling, learning about services...

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