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The Mississippi Department of Health reported at 11 a.m.

Winston, Webster and Choctaw

MSDH records first COVID death in county

The Mississippi Department of Health reported at 11 a.m. on May 26, 273 new cases and 17 new deaths. The totals are now 13,731 COVID-19 positive persons in the state with 652 deaths.

Louisville to take advantage of grant funds

l In their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 19, Louisville Mayor Will Hill advised the Board of Aldermen of an opportunity to take advantage of a grant in excess of $900K.

LMSD holds drive-through graduations

Louisville Municipal School District High School’s held drive-through graduations for the Class of 2020 recently.

MEC taps Phillips as GCS Star Student

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On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:18 PM

Maggie Phillips, Grace Christian School senior, has been named the Star Student for the 2019 2020 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) M.B. Swayze Foundation, sponsor of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program. This year will mark the 55th anniversary of the STAR program.

Wildcats win 11 games in Shorter’s first season as head coach

By By Robbie Faulk Winston County Journal , READ MORE > 622 Reads
On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:17 PM

A repeat Class 4A state championship season wasn’t in the cards for the Louisville Wildcats but the Tyrone Shorter era started off extremely well. Shorter came over to Louisville following the legendary M.C. Miller who he also replaced several years ago at Noxubee County.

Winston Academy begins volleyball program

By By Robbie Faulk Winston County Journal , READ MORE > 586 Reads
On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:17 PM

History was made for Winston Academy this year in the form of the team’s first season of volleyball, with Patriot graduate Candice Cefalu led the way.

MCC students selected for Circle of Excellence honor

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On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:15 PM

Forty-one Meridian Community College graduates are chosen as members of the Spring 2020 Circle of Excellence. The students, who studied in both the College’s University Transfer and career and technical education programs, are saluted for their academic achievement, leadership, community service and spirit.

Stokes - Graham

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On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:13 PM

Chris and Pam Stokes of Philadelphia MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby Claire Stokes, to Clark Alexander Graham, son of Donnie and Lynn Graham of Louisville MS. Grandparents of the bride are the late Edward and Georgia Kirkland, and Ronnie and Peggy Stokes, all of Philadelphia.

Correction: Library donation

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On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:11 PM

The Louisville Garden Club recently presented a check to the Winston County Library for the purchase of gardening books. Pictured (l-r) club President Glenda Chandler, past President Judy McLeod, Treasurer Ouida Donald and librarian Beth Edwards. "We are so fortunate to have the support of our local garden clubs," said Edwards.

Grace Christian girls have strong basketball season

By By Laurence Hilliard Winston County Journal , READ MORE > 1706 Reads
On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:10 PM

The Grace Christian girls basketball team made some history this year by winning the Meridian Holiday Tournament hosted by Meridian Home Schools. “It was monumental for the program,” said coach Talor Troyer. “The year before we won four games. This year we had a winning season and won a tournament for the first time in school history.

Holmes summer classes offerings explained

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On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:10 PM

Holmes Community College will offer both traditional face-to-face and online classes during the summer sessions but not at all locations have the same availability. The Ridgeland Campus will be the only campus offering face-to-face classes during the first term of summer.

Boydstun receives Project Engineer License

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On Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:09 PM

Marshall Boydstun is a Project Engineer in the Design Engineering Department at Taylor Machine Works and has been a team member since his graduation from Mississippi State University in 2015. Marshall recently received his license as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Mississippi. Earning the P.E.

Extension assists in food distribution and education

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

The pandemic is one reason why the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) with 16 Emergency Support Functions, or ESFs. ESF 6 covers mass care, emergency assistance and human services -- including sheltering and feeding disaster survivors.

May 27 COVID-19 Update

Winston, Webster and Choctaw

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

The totals are now 14,044 COVID-19 positive persons in the state with 670 deaths. Cases reported to the MSDH after 6 p.m. will be reported later.

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