By Daniel Brunty Winston County Journal The Winston County Board of Supervisors addressed a potentially dangerous situation regarding repair of a county road during their April 15 meeting. The road in question is James Whitten Road, located between Jack Mayo Road and Shiloh Road. In November of 2012, one family of residents living on...
Mr. James Curtis Williamson Funeral services for Mr. James Curtis Williamson were held at 3 pm Thursday, April 25, 2013 from John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. Tim Vowell officiating. Interment was in Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County. John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements. Mr.Williamson, 82, passed away...
By Mary Snow Don’t know where our country went wrong…I just know that we have incredible educational challenges. This was the discussion one recent evening with friends. Now everyone present in this conversation has adult children…many with grandchildren, but everyone feels the need to be part of the solution to our current academic challenges....
By Elmetra Patterson Ninety Four year old Betsy Ann Eichelberger, the oldest member of the Winston County Branch NAACP, attended the branch’s 33rd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet and was honored with an interview by Mark McMillan, Director of the Economic Development & Community Partnerships, of the Medgar Evers College, City University of New York,...
Used Book Sale May 2-4, 9 a.m. The Friends of the Winston County Library will hold a used book sale in the library on May 2-3 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m, and May 4 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. There will be many books in all categories at bargain prices. Come in...
From press reports Saturday, May 11 marks the 21st anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect from our customers non-perishable food donations. These donations go directly to...
From press reports The May 18 event “What every pastor ought to know” has been opened for all church members. All interested persons are asked to please plan to attend and also announce this to any friends or family. The organizers of the event aim to have at least 75 in attendance. “What every...
The East Central Community College Athletic Department has joined efforts with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi to help Eden Smith’s wish come true! Eden is the daughter of ECCC English instructor Lynne Smith, and has recently completed treatments for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. ECCC coaches and athletes are selling bracelets provided by the Make- A-Wish Foundation...
East Central Community College sophomores Andrew Hanna of Union and Claire Griffin of Decatur were recently named on the 2013 All- Mississippi Academic Team and were recognized with other award- winners during special events held March 26, 2013 in Jackson. The outstanding students were recognized at the State Capitol by the Mississippi Legislature and...
