Announcements

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The Red Hills Arts Foundation will sponsor the second annual "For the Love of Art" on Saturday, March 19.

Tickets for the event are now available at the Jewel Shoppe and Cournoyer's Office Supply in the amount of $65. Tickets for works of art are limited and must be purchased immediately.

Paintings by Wyatt Waters, sculpture by Susan Clark, weaving by Sandra Mayo and wood sculpture by Richard Woodward are a few of the fine pieces ready for purchase with your ticket.

Tickets are limited, so hurry! All proceeds benefit our Community Arts Center.

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A reminder that on the last Thursday of each month, the city will collect a maximum of two large household items. These items are collected by request only. Please call City Hall at 773-9201 if a resident wants a large item collected.

Examples of large items may be a washing machine, couch, or similar items. Residents are asked not to put these items on the street until the Wednesday afternoon prior to the Thursday morning collection.

The city requests residents to please pick up litter that has been thrown on the road side in front of their property or adjacent property, which detracts from the cleanliness of Louisville.

A city-wide cleanup day for Louisville is tentatively planned for April 16, and the city encourages everyone to make plans to participate in this event.

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Winston Medical Center Hospital and Nursing Home is selling cookbooks in order to raise money for Relay for Life. Cookbooks are available. Any order can be called in to Brandi Krajewski at 779-5121 or 773-8115. The cost of the cookbook is $10. For more information, contact Brandi Krajewski at 779-5121 or Angie Boatner at 773-6211, ext. 1462.

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Federal and State Tax Forms are now available at the Winston County Library.

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Louisville/Winston County Alcoholics Anonymous meets Sunday, Wednesday and Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. on the second floor of the community house.

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Recruitment and Training Program of Mississippi, Inc. is a nonprofit service provider that focuses on improving the quality of life for youths of the community. RTP of MS, Inc. is currently operating an Out-of-School Youth Program in Louisville and the Winston County area.

This program focuses on youth between the ages of 16-21 and assists youths with preparation for college studies and/or a military career. Classes are free and held every day between the hours of 8 a.m.-noon at 919 S. Church Ave. in Louisville.

For more information about the classes, please call Mr. Carl Hathorn in Louisville or toll free 1-866-605-4368. The Mississippi Partnership Workforce Investment Board and Three Rivers Planning and Development District fund this program.

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March 17

Norman Winter will speak at the Noxapater Baptist Church Fellowship Hall March 17 at 10 A.M. The program will be "Captivating Combinations for the Landscape." Sponsored by the Noxapater Garden Club, there is no charge and a light lunch will be served. No reservations are needed.

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March 19

There will be a Southern Gospel Singing on Saturday, March 19, 2005, at the Woodmen of the World Building, three miles east of Eupora. Singing begins at 6:00 P.M. with the Hawes family, the Spokesmen, and soloists Joy Bailey and Barry Hathcock. Everyone is welcome. Food and refreshments will be available.

Pine Grove Church of God, Edinburg, will be presenting an Easter Cantata production, "Eyes of Faith," on March 19, 2005, at 7:00 P.M. and March 20, 2005, at 6:00 P.M. Pastor Jerry and the church family invite you to come out and worship with us as we celebrate the life of Jesus during this Easter holiday season. The church is located on Hwy. 16 East at Edinburg. For more information please call the church at 601-267-3368.

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March 20

Wesley United Methodist Church will be celebrating its annual Choir Day on March 20, 2005, at 3:00 P.M. Everyone is invited.

New Prospect M.B. Church will be having a singing program featuring the Mighty Disciples of Louisville on Sunday, March 20 at 6 p.m.

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March 21

The monthly meeting of the NAMI parent support group for children with behavioral or emotional problems will be held Monday, March 21, at 6:30 P.M. at the Louisville Public Library. Call Tom Wekenman, Ph.D., at 773-9377 for details.

The East Central Community College Band Department will present its spring concert Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00 P.M. in Huff Auditorium on the Decatur Campus. Featured performers include the concert band, jazz band, and percussion ensemble. Admission is free. For more information contact Thomas W. Carson, ECCC Director of Bands, phone 635-2111 or call toll-free 1-877-462-3222, ext. 228. The email address is tcarson@eccc.edu.

The Wellness Connection of Oktibbeha County Hospital will offer a two series of yoga classes beginning in March. The evening series will meet on Mondays from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m., beginning March 21. The morning series will meet on Thursdays from 10 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. beginning March 24.

Course fee to attend one class per week is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Course fee to attend two classes each week is $55 fro members and $70 for nonmembers

The classes will cover stretching, deep breathing, relaxation, and stress relief. All classes will meet in the HealthPlex Aerobic Studio with Sylvia Milosh and Aneva McMinn instructing.

Please call 323-WELL (9355) to register for either of the yoga classes.

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March 23

As a part of Brain Awareness Week, March 14-20, 2005, the Pilot Club of Louisville is sponsoring a "Brain Bee" on March 23, 2005. The event will be held from 8:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. in the Allied Health classroom at the Winston-Louisville Vocational Center. Members of the Pilot Club of Louisville will present materials concerning brain research. For more information, contact Gail Massey at 779-0105 or Daphne Partridge at 773-6146. Be sure to visit Pilot's website at www.pilotinternational.org.

Oktibbeha County Hospital's Wellness Connection will offer two six-week belly dancing classes beginning Wednesday, March 23 in the OCH HealthPlex Aerobics Studio. The 6:30 P.M. class is an introductory class, and the 7:30 P.M. is designed for those who have previously received belly dance instruction.

Any woman can learn to belly dance regardless of size, shape, age, or dance experience. Instructor Bobbie Kenna will teach basic movements of belly dancing including head, shoulders, arms, chest, abs, and hips. Class fee for the women-only course is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Participants should wear clothing that allows free movement, and they should bring a shawl or scarf to accent the hips.

Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, March 22. For more information or to register for the course, call 323-WELL (9355).

"WHO IS THIS MAN?" is an outdoor Easter drama presented by Saltillo First United Methodist Church.

The drama recreates Jesus' final week of His earthly ministry...from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the celebration of the Passover, to the ultimate sacrifice, resurrection, and the ascension. The story comes alive with over 100 church members making up the cast and crew.

The drama begins Wednesday, March 23, 2005, and ends on Good Friday, March 25, 2005, starting at 7:00 P.M. nightly.

Please bring your lawn chair. A nursery will be provided for infants to children three years of age. Church groups are welcome. No admission is charged.

Host pastor is Rev. Tim Green.

The church is located at 737 Old Highway 45. Turn at Town Creek Center, and the church is approximately one mile on the left. For more information, call the church at 869-2956.

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March 25

The Winston County Library will be closed on Good Friday, March 25th.

The Winston County Methodist Ministry is having its annual Good Friday Bake Sale on March 25, 2005, beginning at 7:30 A.M. in front of Tabor Drugs. Come early while selections are good!

Ridgeland, Mississippi, will host the Major League Soccer teams Chicago Fire and MetroStars in an exhibition game on March 25, 2005, with kickoff at 7:30 P.M. at Freedom Ridge Park.

Tickets on sale at any Jackson-Metro area McAllister's Deli for $14 and www.smcso.com. Tickets $18 at the gate.

For more information, contact the Ridgeland Tourism Commission at 1-800-468-6078.

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March 26

Mrs. Florence Coleman Russell will be 100 years old on the 22nd of March, 2005. Noxapater Baptist Church is pleased to join her family in a celebration of her life.

We have chosen to honor her birthday on Saturday, March 26 in the fellowship hall of the Noxapater Baptist Church from 1 P.M. until 3 P.M. Mrs. Florence says that your presence will be your gift to her; she needs no other. Come and help us celebrate the life of this beautiful lady.

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Houston, MS, will be holding a Women with a Purpose Conference from 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. Saturday, March 26, 2005, with guest speakers Evangelist Shirley McIntosh from Mt. Bell in Louisville and Pastor Clementine Mays of St. Paul Beasley, and a praise service featuring Jermaine Morgan and others.

Whitehall United Methodist Church will be holding a gospel singing at 6:00 P.M. March 26, 2005, with several musicians including Scott Gregory, Cindy Gerber, Leslie Whitehead, The Reed Brothers, Sean Greer, Brice Dempsey, and others.

There will be a meal after the concert at the church. For more information, please call 773-6400 or 803-3869.

The Southern Magnolia Pageant System is now accepting applications for the Miss Tri-City Pageant on Friday night, March 25, 2005, at the McMillian Park Clubhouse in Carthage, Mississippi. There are a total of 13 different age groups at the pageant. They include the 0-23 month division, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-13, 14-17, 18 and up, and the Mrs. division. For boys, divisions include 0-23 months, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8. Contestants should have never been married or pregnant for any division except Mrs. Age groups will compete in on-stage competition only. There is no interview, swimsuit, or talent competition. Also, pageant dresses are not allowed for ages 0-13. Contestants ages 14 and up will wear pageant dresses.

The teen winner will represent her area at the Miss Teen Mississippi Magnolia State Pageant and the Miss winner will represent her area at the Miss Mississippi Magnolia State Pageant to be held December 3-4, 2005, in Vicksburg. These winners will receive a $500 scholarship at the state pageant and a cruise. The Mrs. winner will represent her area at the 2006 Mrs. Mississippi Wife of the Year Pageant to be held in December of 2005. Younger winners ages 0-13 will represent their areas at the Miss Mississippi Southern Magnolia State Pageant in Jackson at the Jackson Marriot on May 28, 2005.

For more information and an entry form for this pageant, contact local director Chris Shannon at 601-892-3982 or visit the pageant website at www.mississippispageantupdate.com.

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March 27

Macedonia Baptist Church will hold a sun rise service at 6:30 A.M. Sunday, March 27, 2005. Their Easter Cantata will be held at 11:00 A.M. later that day.

Pastor Jimmy Dempsey and choir director Terressa Ward invite the public to come and enjoy the services with them.

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March 29

Oktibbeha County Hospital will host a United Blood Services blood drive Tuesday, March 29. The UBS bloodmobile will be on the OCH campus from 11:30 A.M. until 5:30 P.M.

Please give the gift of life-it only takes a few minutes to donate blood!

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April 1

A "Homebuilder's Workshop for Couples" marriage seminar will be held on April 1 and 2 at First Presbyterian Church in Louisville. Dr. Guy Richardson, president of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, and his wife Denise will be the guest speakers. The conference will begin Friday evening at 6:30 with a steak dinner. There will be no charge for the meal, and childcare will be available.

For a complete schedule of events, call the church office at 773-3146. Dinner reservations should be made by Wednesday, March 30.

A Relay for Life Co-Ed Softball Tournament sponsored by Leake Memorial Hospital will be held Saturday, April 2, 2005, at McMillan Park in Carthage, MS.

There will be concessions, homerun derby, chances on various items, and split the pot.

For more information contact Jennie Jenkins at (601) 267-1385 or (601) 267-5587. Come out and support the American Cancer Society.

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April 2

The Southern Angels Spring Event will be held at the New Albany Fairgrounds Lady's Building on April 2, 2005, beginning at 1:00 P.M. There will be an admission fee for all non-contestants ($3.00 adults/$1.00 children) at the door. Entry fees are $25.00. Optional categories with an additional $5.00 fee include the most photogenic (must provide own picture), best fashion, and congeniality. The Spring Event will feature Sunday best only. Please, no pageant wear.

Rehearsal will be Friday, April 1, 2005, from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M.

Crowning divisions for girls are 0-12 months, 13-23 months, ages 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Crowning divisions for boys are 0-12 months, 13-23 months, ages 2-3, and 4-6.

The deadline for entry is April 1, 2005. Sorry, NO entries at the door April 2.

Entries may be mailed to Wal-Mart DC 6072 Attention Brandi/Tammy, 973 State Hwy 30 West, New Albany, MS 38652. All mailed entries must be postmarked by March 25, 2005. Join us in making miracles happen. All proceeds go to LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, a Children's Miracle Network hospital. For more information, please contact Tammy Gillon at 534-0082 or 538-4000; or Brandi Clark at 316-8518 or 538-4000.

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April 9

Come celebrate spring with a tour of five yards and gardens Saturday, April 9, from noon until 4 P.M. sponsored by the Friends of the Winston County Library and assisted by the Winston Garden Club, the Town and Country Garden Club, and the Louisville Garden Club.

Tickets for the tour at $5 each and are available at the library now and will be available at each home on the day of the tour.

The yards on tour are Billy and Peggy Baker at 9698 Baker's Acres Highway 15 South; Jim and Teresa Ktnanes at 1221 North Columbus Avenue; Millard and Dot Dupriest at 101 Leighton Drive; Melba Pearson at 986 Brooksville Road; and Carolyn Hisaw at 1146 Bond Road.

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April 10

A Crusade for Christ, sponsored by the 29 Southern Baptist Churches of the Winston Baptist Association, will be held at 7:00 P.M. nightly from April 10 to April 15 at the Louisville Coliseum in Louisville, Mississippi.

Dr. Danny Lanier will be speaking Sunday through Wednesday evenings, and Rev. Sonny Atkins, Thursday and Friday. The music evangelist will be Randy McCloud. We invite everyone to come and worship Jesus with us!

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April 16

MSGenWeb is pleased to announce plans to present a genealogy seminar and workshop, "Researchin' Mississippi," to be held at the Brandon Public Library, Brandon, Rankin County, Mississippi, on April 16, 2005. All speakers are MSGenWeb Members who are currently donating their time to benefit the new Genealogy Room at the library.

The members of the Calvary Male Chorus cordially invite the public to their thirteenth anniversary at Mt. Calvary M.B. Church. The joyous event will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at 7:00 P.M. and Sunday, April 17, 2005, at 3:00 P.M. at Little Calvary M.B. Church.

They also invite any male chorus, church choir, group, or soloist to attend and perform three selections of their choice.

For additional information call (662) 773-2568.

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April 18

Unity Baptist Church will be holding its spring revival from April 18 until April 22 at 7:00 P.M. nightly.

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April 23

The annual Pilot Club Pageant will be held at 6:30 P.M. Saturday, April 23, 2005, at the Louisville High School Auditorium.

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April 24

The Mississippi Leadership Conference for Women will be held April 24 and 25 in Cleveland, MS.

This is a forum that has been conceptualized and deployed by business women of Mississippi in response to the need for professional training and networking venues that will enhance the skills and managerial skills needed for success.

Much has been said about the lack of opportunity for women in Mississippi in national newspapers. This conference focuses on the women of Mississippi and highlights the achievement of women in business, academia, and community service. For more information about registering for the conference, contact Dr. Myrtis Tabb at 662-846-4034 or email at mtabb@deltastate.edu.

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May 20

The North Mississippi Kidney Foundation is having their fifth annual Educational Program and Golf Tournament on May 20, 2005, at Big Oaks Golf Club in Tupelo, MS.

Prizes will be awarded to first and second place teams, closest to the hole, and longest drive. Registration begins at 11:00 A.M. Lunch will be provided. The four person scramble golf tournament states at 12:30 P.M.

Since the organization is made up of volunteers and with the threat of Medicaid being cut off, the Foundation has a greater need for financial help to continue helping dialysis patients with medication, transportation, and emergency situations. For more information, contact Cindy Ibarra at 662-844-8406.

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August 23

The Class of 1985 will be having a class meeting at the City Hall at 4:00 P.M. All class members are asked to attend.

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