The Black History Theme for 2008 is "Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism". The proposed display will include Inventions by Black Inventors, a salute to local Black individuals who forged progressive race relations in Winston County and quilt and African Fabrics. The public, local schools, day care centers and Head Start are invited to view the display throughout the month of February.

Members of the Winston County Voters League and Winston County Branch NAACP are collaborating with library staff in this effort. Contact library staff regarding additional Black History programs that are planned throughout the month.

WLSM to celebrate Black History Month

Each week day morning, between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., during the month of February, WLSM (Magic 107.1) will feature African-Americans who have made and continue to make lasting contributions to our American history.

Replicas of some of the inventions mentioned will be on display at the Winston County Library, during the month of February.

Winning at work and home program set

A 16-week Men's DVD study that focuses on the two areas that are central to a man's happiness: his career and his family will be held February 5- May 20, 2008 on Tuesdays beginning at 6 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Louisville. The cost is $11. This study provides a winning game plan for work and home. During the 16 weeks, men will explore new ways to better engage and enjoy their work and more successfully relate to the woman in their life.

Young Publisher's Network to hold meeting

The Young Publisher's Network will be hosting a meeting on February 5th at the Winston County Library at 4 p.m. We are welcoming all youths and adults to come and participate in the evolution of our future publications. For those who are not aware, YPN is a publishing network offering a chance for the youth and any one else to become published artist and help them develop a career along with it as well. Please come and give yourself a chance to realize your artistic value and established a foundation for now and your future. For more information, please contact Clarice Norton at 662.773.8943.

Soup Luncheon set

Winston Medical Center is having a soup luncheon in the Activity Room of the Nursing Home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 from 11 until 1. Soup is being sold for $3.00 and cornbread and desserts will be available. For more information call 779-5121.

Weight Watchers to start classes

Weight Watchers is starting a new class on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. to be held at the Winston Medical Center in the dining room. The cost is $132, which can be divided in two payments of $66. This is a discount off the regular $12 per meeting charge. For more information about joining the Weight Watchers program contact Brandi Krajewski at 779-5121.

Pancake and sausage supper to be held

The 26th Annual pancake and sausage supper will be held Friday, February 8, 2008 at Magnolia Christian School in Macon. They will be serving from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All proceeds will got to the school. For more information please call 662-726-5798.

Arbor day to be held

There will be an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Noxapater Park.

Two trees will be planted, one in memory of Mr. Rick Fussell and one in memory of Mr. Bill Taylor.

Sullivan Family to be in concert

The legendary Sullivan Family from St. Stephens, AL. will be in concert at Cross Mountain Ministries, Porterville, MS (located 30 miles north of Mdn. off Hwy 45 or 12 miles east of DeKalb off Hwy. 16) on Friday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Come out to hear this anointed group. For more info call: 601-743-5676 or 601-513-3348.

Extravaganza in black to be held

The Second annual NAACP sponsored Extravaganza in Black will be held at 8 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Winston County Shrine Club. Tickets are $10. For more information please contact Linda Stephen at 773-6944 or Renee Hampton at 779-0462.

Mt. Pisgah reschedules church breakfast

Mt. Pisgah M. B. Church has re-scheduled its January 26, 2008 Prayer Breakfast for Saturday; February 9, 2008 at 8 a.m. Tickets are $8.50 and Sis. Georgia Felicien is the guest speaker. Church Phone is {662} 773-7727 or you may contact Dr. Nola Bryant for more details.

True love waits

program to be held

True love waits kick off rally will be held at 6 p.m., February 13, 2008 at the Neshoba Central High School Gym. For more information please call Brad Wright at 601-575-1188 or Jake Waits at 601-502-6386.

AARP to meet

The Winston County Area AARP Chapter #2859 will hold their February 13, 2008 meetin in City Hall at 2 p.m. Members are asked to be present and on time.

Liberty Baptist to host Valentine banquet

LIberty Baptist Church will host a western style valentine banquet February 14, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. There will be steak, bake potato, salad, roll, desert & tea for $12 per person. Jerry Drury, the singing Cowboy will be providing the program. sponsored by the children of the church. For tickets or more information can call 662-803-2275.

It's all about love conference to be held

Co-founders of It's all about love ministries, evangelist Tony and Barbara Young cordially invite the public to a 3-Night Conference February 14, 2008 through February 16, 2008 at 7 p.m., nightly with the doors open at 6 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Louisville. For more information please contact Evg. Tony and Barbara Young at 228-235-4136.

Baseball tryouts

to be held

Baseball tryouts for the USSSA teams will be held on February 16, 2008 at 12:30 at the Ackerman City Park. These tryouts are for two teams; the "Choctaw Indians" ages 10 and under and the "Choctaw Cubs" ages 12 and under. Birthdays have to be on or before May 1, 2008. For more information about the 10 and under team, contact the team manager, Mike Pearson at 662-285-7997 or 662-387-4487. For more information about the 12 and under team, contact the team manager, Robert Black 662-285-7857 or 662-285-9660.

LHS class of 1998 to hold 10 year reunion

All interested participants are encouraged to meet on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Kids' World Daycare, located at 715 S. Church Street, Louisville. We are also asking for any known contact information of class members. For more info, please contact Veronica Haynes-Knowles @ 662-617-4180 or Dimetrius Henton-Bragg @ 662-803-2374.

Pugh's Mill Water Association to meet

Pugh's Mill Water Association will hold its annual meeting on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Winston County Court House annex building.

Town Hall meeting set

Winston County District 5 Supervisor Larry Duran will hold three town hall meetings to hear citizens concerns. The meetings are as follows: Noxapater Firehouse Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Mars Hill Firehouse Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m.; New National Guard Armory Feb.21 at 6:30 p.m.

All district 5 citizens are invited.

WCYA holds baseball/softball sign-up

The Winston County Youth Association announces that sign-up for the upcoming baseball and softball seasons has begun. This includes all Buddy Ball, T-Ball, boy's baseball, and girl's softball leagues. It is open to children who are age 5-14. The age cut-off date is May 1. Registration forms will be distributed through the schools, and can be picked up at the WCYA office located in the Louisville Coliseum. The deadline for registration is February 23, 2008.

Black History program to be held

The public is invited to the Winston County Complex Head Start Center for our Black History Program on February 29, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. A Soul Food Dinner will be served after the program.

Master gardener class to be held

The MS Extension Services is offering an Interactive Video Master Gardener class beginning February 26 and continuing through April 3. Class will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-5 p.m. There is a fee of $85 for participation in the Master Gardener program. Participants will receive 40 hours of horticultural training in various horticulture topics.

If you are interested in participating or need additional information please contact Mike Skipper at 773-3091.

Relay concert set

Ivan Parker, one of America's most exciting gospel artists, will be in concert at First Methodist Church in Louisville on April 4, 2008. Admission is $15. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life! Seating is limited so get your tickets now by calling 662-724-4244, 662-773-3501, or 773-3366 or mail your check to Nancy Hanna at P.O. Box 388, Louisville, MS 39339.

Treasures in the attic to be held

Winston Medical Center Relay for Life is having a portrait fundraiser. Treasures in the Attic will be at the Winston Medical Center Nursing Home Activity room on Apirl 4-7th to make pictures. Pictures can be ordered that day and will arrive 4 weeks later. The pictures are black and white with touches of color. For more information contact Brandi Krajewski at 779-5121.

Book Sale set

The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held Thurs-Fri-Sat. March 6,7,8 at the Winston County Library. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library.

Gospel artist to hold program in Louisville

Ivan Parker, one of America's most exciting gospel, artist, will be in concert at First Methodist Church, Louisville, MS April 4, 2008. Admission is $15. Al proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. Seating is limited so get your tickets now by calling 662-773-3501, 662-724-4244, or 662-773-3366. You may also mail your checks to Nancy Hanna, P.O. Box 388, Louisville, MS 39339. Please make checks out to "Benefit Account" and write "Relay for Live" in the memo line.

Health fair to be held

The Winston Medical Center is sponsoring a health fair on May 13, 2008 from 9:00 until 3:00 at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. There will be a lot of free services provided to the public including glucose, cholestrol, BMI, Bone Density, STD/HIV, and many more things. For more information about the Winston Medical Center Health Fair contact Brandi Krajewski at 779-5121.

History of Noxapater ready to order

The book The First Hundred Years a History of Noxapater is now available in soft cover. Call Nannie Maude Reynolds at 662 724 4631 or Betty Suttle at 662 724 2567 for more information. The books are $30.00 each hand delivered but, add $5.00 each for shipping if you need it shipped.

Authors need

your help

A book which will be named And Furthermore, a Second Look at the First Hundred Years is now being compiled. If you want your family included in this book about Noxapater, please get your information quickly to Nannie Maude Reynolds, 332 South Money ST. Noxapater, MS. or call 662 724 4631 or 662 724 2567. This book will include families not included in the book written in 2006. If you have corrections or additions to your family information in the first book please give us a call

Head start recruiting new students

Winston County Complex Head Start Center is now recruiting three and four year old children for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year. For more information please com by the center located at 403 Warner Avenue or call the center at 662-773-8595.

Umpires needed

for WCYA

The Winston County Youth Association is now accepting applications for umpires for the upcoming baseball and softball seasons. Minimum age of applicants is 16 years old. Applications can be picked up at the WCYA office in the Louisville Coliseum, or by calling Angela at (601) 562-3238.

Welding and computer classes to be held

Beginning and advanced welding classes, and beginning and advanced computer classes will be taught at the Winston-Louisville career and technology center (Vo-Tech) beginning in January.

Please call the career and technology center at 773-6152 for more information and to register for these classes.

Monday AA meeting to be held

New Alcoholic Anonymous Meeting (AA) starting Monday, November 26 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. The group will meet once weekly Winston County Voters League Building 317 Vance Street (across from Eiland Middle School) Louisville, MS. The Winston County Voters League is wheelchair accessible and it is a no smoking meeting.

La Leche League

provides help

Looking for information about breastfeeding? La Leche League of Louisville is a volunteer organization which provides breastfeeding information, mother-to-mother support, a lend library, and 24-hour phone help. For more information call Bonnie at 773-3911, Linda 324-3944, or Jennifer 258-3823.

Pictures needed

Louisville Main Street is compiling a Pictorial Living History about Winston County. We need copies (either on CD or paper) of historical photos along with information about the pictures mailed to Preserve Winston County, P.O. Box 551, Louisville, MS 39339 or dropped off at the community house. Please include your phone number with the pictures. We will copy pictures for you at the community house if needed. For more information call 773-3921 or 803-9835.

AA meets

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

Capt. John M. Bradley Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans to meet

The Capt. John M. Bradley Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans meets the first Thursday of every month at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Call 662-803-4147 or 662-773-4774 after 6 p.m. for more information.

Prayer Breakfast Vigil

to be held

Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church will hold a Prayer Breakfast Vigil Program on Saturday at 8:00 am. The guess speaker will be Sister Georgia Felician of Trinity Church of God and Christ. The cost will be $8.50 and can be paid at the door. You may see any of the members of Mt. Pisgah for tickets. The public is welcome to come and fellowship. Door prizes will be given away. The host Pastor is Rev. Donald M. Bryant.

Mt.Olive District

Oratorical Scholarship Contest

The Mt. Olive District will hold its annual Oratorical Scholarship competition will be held at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The public is welcome and invited to attend. The host pastor is Dr. Benjamin Pittman, president,of the New Educational State Congress of Christian Education. Contact person: Dr. Nola Bryant, State Scholarship Chair

WCYA Annual Meeting This Weekend

The Winston County Youth Association will hold its Annual Meeting this Saturday, February 9 at 10:00am at the Louisville Coliseum. New board members will be elected, and the 2008 sports seasons will be discussed. Please come and show your support for the youth of Winston County.

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