Winston County News

Nothing lights up a dark winter night like the sights and sounds of a Christmas Parade.

Rec Plex plans continue Residents in Winston County have new recreations fields in place as part of a Rec Plex Project started over a year ago.

Head Start awareness celebrated For over 40 years, The Winston County Head Start Complex has provided an environment for the area's preschool-aged children and their families to get an early start on education.

The Starkville Police Department is still searching for two men involved in a weekend shooting on North Montgomery Street, but three of the suspects' family members were arrested this week for withholding information about their whereabouts.

Stew Stomp and Vet's Day this Saturday The Winston County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Association will host its 6th annual Stew Stomp and Veterans Day program this Saturday.

Temp: 63.0 F Wind Chill: 64 F The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics says it has charged a father and son and three others in the Stallo community of Noxapater in Winston County, ending a months-long drug investigation.

Fourteen Mississippians ranging in age from 21 to 52 are facing drug charges following an 18-month investigation into drug activity in Louisville and Winston County.

BATTLE Luncheon prepares its 'soldiers' The Winston County Journal For twenty years the month of October has symbolized breast cancer awareness nationally.

HarvestFest set for Dean Park Oct. 3 The Friends of Dean Park, Inc. will hold its Second Annual HarvestFest, Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Dean Park , Hwy 15 South, Louisville.

B&G Club ready to open fall program Program aims to include high school students The Boys & Girls Club of Winston County will start its second year of after school programs September 8. This year's program aims to include students from kindergarten through high school with each receiving age appropriate instruction and recreation.

LMSD Board of Trustees discuss finances, school starting The Winston County Journal The Louisville Municipal Board of Trustees dealt with several issues in the August meeting including an increase in Ad Valorem Tax Request.

LMSD Board of Trustees discuss finances, school starting The Winston County Journal The Louisville Municipal Board of Trustees dealt with several issues in the August meeting including an increase in Ad Valorem Tax Request.

TummySafe is a food certification course for childcare providers. TummySafe offers six contact hours for child care providers who complete the course, and offers certification status for those that take and pass the certification exam.

By GWEN SISSON This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it As of Monday, Oktibbeha County has seen a slight increase in H1N1 "swine" flu cases this week, moving the county's total reported cases to five.

School board of trustees tackle funding, out-of-zone students The Winston County Journal The Louisville School Board of Trustees welcomed a new superintendent and held two meetings July 21 and July 22 to handle several challenges in the district.

By BRIAN HAWKINS This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Shortly before 5:30 a.m. Jan.

Aldermen honor Haynes The Winston County Journal The Louisville Board of Aldermen held two meetings in July with a new administration in place.

The start of the 2009-2010 school is right around the corner. But dozens of parents in one area are outraged because they say their children are being kicked out of a their school.

By GWEN SISSON This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Oktibbeha County has a another documented swine flu case, bringing the total cases to four, according to the Mississippi Department of Health.

Another case of the H1N1 virus, better known as swine flu, was confirmed in Oktibbeha County last week, bringing the total to four.