Two Louisville women were recently recognized and awarded during the Mississippi Main Street Association for their outstanding work and dedication to their businesses and to Louisville’s Main Street Association.
Alice Wooten won the Main Street Heron award for her time she selflessly volunteers to Louisville’s Main Street and Latoshia Gladney, owner of Suga Moma’s Cupcakes won for Outstanding New Business.
Read more about Wooten and Gladney in this year’s Winston County Working Women 2023.
Main Street Hero
Alice Wooten is a member of the Main Street Promotions Committee and the Vice-President of the Chamber/Main Street Board of Directors. Alice is the owner of her own gourmet food company, Ala Carte Alice. She and her husband, Johnny, revitalized a downtown building for their restaurant, Market Cafe. Alice uses her creativity not only for her businesses but also for Louisville Main Street’s projects and events.
Alice is a driving force for new membership for Main Street and promoting awareness for downtown revitalization. Alice is willing to take time from her busy schedule to help her fellow business owners create beautiful windows, decorate for events, or bake her famous pecan cheese straws for the VIP room. Alice is truly selfless and volunteers her time and energy without the need to be recognized. She is Louisville Main Street’s Hero and shining star!
Outstanding New Business
Latoshia Gladney and her husband Aaron moved back to Louisville to make her dreams of owning her own business in her hometown come true. They purchased a rundown building on Main Street and began the long overdue renovations. They were able to completely transform the building into a beautiful bakery called Suga Moma's Cupcakes and Thangs. Latoshia bakes delicious cupcakes, brownies, truffles, and cookies daily. She and her staff also bake cakes and pies for all occasions. She also filled a need for grab and go lunches.
Latoshia continually adds creativity and fun to her business by hosting Bunco Game Nights and Suga Moma's Cake Decorating classes for children and adults. She is a cheerleader for Louisville Main Street and currently sits on the board of directors. Latoshia assists the local Culinary Arts Class with projects, donations, and training. Suga Moma's makes Louisville Main Street extra sweet with its treats!
