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Choctaw County COVID-19 cases increasing slowly

The Mississippi Department of Health reported at 11 a.m. on June 1, 251 new cases and 5 deaths. The totals are now 15,752 COVID-19 positive persons in the state with 739 deaths.

Library system reopened

The Choctaw County Library System has re-opened in both the Ackerman and Weir branches, and is adapting services to protect our patrons and community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Memorial Day remembrance

Due to Covid-19 the Memorial Day service sponsored by American Legion Post 82 was held in front of the Choctaw County Courthouse at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2020.

Extension offering Marketing workshops

Businesses or individuals aiming to sell products or services online or need to boost sales then join them for free marketing workshops June 3 to June 5 through Mississippi Extension Service.

Senator Jackson retires due to health concerns

District 15 Mississippi Senator Gary Jackson on Monday, June 1, 2020, announced his plans to retire from the legislature effective June 30, 2020, due to ongoing health problems.

Masks provided to those in need by county

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On Mon, 06/01/2020 - 03:27 PM

Winston County and the City of Louisville will be providing protective masks to the public on June 5, 2020 at the Louisville Coliseum.

May 27 COVID-19 Update

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On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:14 PM

Winston, Webster and Choctaw

The Mississippi Department of Health reported at 11 a.m. on May 26, 313 new cases and 18 new deaths.

County to distribute masks

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On Mon, 05/25/2020 - 11:05 AM

Winston County will be issuing a limited number of masks within Winston County on Monday June 1st, 2020.

The county officials are looking for churches to help distribute the masks.

Winston County records first COVID-19 death; My 23 COVID-19 update

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On Sat, 05/23/2020 - 12:13 PM

By Joseph McCain

Winston, Webster and Choctaw

¡Excelente! — MSU’s Moser wins regional award for world language teaching

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On Tue, 06/02/2020 - 06:00 PM

STARKVILLE, Miss.—The Southern Conference on Language Teaching is honoring Mississippi State Assistant Professor of Spanish and Pedagogy Kelly M. Moser with its 2020 Educator of Excellence Award.

MAS scholarship awarded to O’Briant

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On Tue, 06/02/2020 - 05:45 PM

WALTHALL — At the June 1 meeting of the Webster County Board of Supervisors, the board presented Austin O’Briant with a $500 check as the Webster County recipient of the Mississippi Association of Supervisors County Employee Scholarship.

Coronavirus pandemic response: PPE being delivered to local provider

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On Tue, 06/02/2020 - 05:41 PM

Under direction of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is coordinating two shipments totaling a 14-day supply of personal protective equipment to nearly 15,000 nursing homes across the nation. Providers scheduled to receive PPE packages include Webster Health Services of Eupora.

Sonic thanks local teacher with donation

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On Tue, 06/02/2020 - 05:36 PM

To recognize the entrepreneurial spirit driving teachers to meet their students' distance learning needs during this difficult time, Sonic Drive-In matched all donations to DonorsChoose on Teacher Appreciation Day, giving Brooke Dodd $160.

Obituaries Webster 060320

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On Tue, 06/02/2020 - 05:34 PM

Constance Dianne Strickland Barnett May 22, 2020 Services for Constance Dianne Strickland Barnett, 68, of Eupora were May 26, 2020, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Shorty Carden officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Webster County. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Webster County. Mrs.

Highways & Hedges

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On Tue, 06/02/2020 - 05:34 PM

By Sis. Linda Dempsey Highways & Hedges Worship Center Hey Church, it's time to come back to God our Father. I’m talking to the backsliders who have wandered away from the throne of grace. The Lord is right where you walked off and left him. He still loves you and wants you come home.

Masks provided to those in need by county

Winston County and the City of Louisville will be providing protective masks to the public on June 5, 2020 at the Louisville Coliseum.

This will be a drive-through event that will allow citizens to receive these masks without leaving their vehicle.

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