By Joseph McCain The Winston County Journal The Winston County Relay for Life aims to raise thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society on June 8 in order to fight a disease that touches every life. “We Relay because we have been touched by cancer and desperately want to put an end to...
By Joseph McCain The Winston County Journal The Winston County Board of Supervisors took a step to helping OTR Wheel engineering locating a tire reclamation plant in Louisville. Robert McIntosh, vice president for new products at OTR Wheel Engineering which is located in Rome, Georgia, explained the company’s tire recycling and reclamation project. The...
By Joseph McCain The Winston County Journal The Mississippi Highway Patrol and Louisville Police Department wrapped up National Police Memorial Week, May 13-19, with a memorial service for the three law enforcement officers from Winston County who have lost their lives in the line of duty. “We recognize those officers who lost their lives...
PBy Joseph McCain The Winston County Journal The Louisville Board of Aldermen finalized the steps to borrow $2 million through a bond issue at its May 15 meeting. The aldermen approved a bid of 2.68 percent with payments at about $198,000 each year. With the funds, city leaders hope to repair many streets in...
From staff and press reports Preparations are underway for November elections at the Winston County Circuit Clerk’s office including signing up those seeking the office of election commissioner. Anyone interested in seeking the office of Winston County Election Commissioner has until June 4 to qualify. Each of the five districts in the county elects...
By Joseph McCain The Winston County Journal The Red Hills Festival kicks off this Friday night. “We are gearing up for a great festival with something for everyone,” said Linda Skelton of the Winston County Chamber of Commerce. The festival will feature a fun run, car show, carnival, vendors and a stage full of...
By Daniel Brunty The Winston County Journal The Nanih Waiya Warriors found themselves in a familiar position when they faced off against Greenville St. Joseph for the Class 1A State Baseball Championship this past week in Jackson. They also were in the position of being defending champs as they took to the field at...
Mr. Charles Dean Adams Mr. Charles Dean Adams, 50, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi. He was born on September 20, 1961. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, from 12 noon until service time. Graveside...
