Check It Out At The Winston County Library!

 DECEMBER 2020 

The following FICTION books are now available for checkout at the library:

• Mary Higgins Clark – Piece of My Heart 
• Barbara Taylor Bradford – In the Lion’s Den 
• Danielle Steel – All That Glitters 
• David Baldacci -p Daylight 
• John Connolly – The Dirty South 
• Janet Evanovich – Fortune and  GloryJo Nesbo – The Kingdom 
• Jeffrey Archer – Hiddin In Plain Sight 
• Kat Martin – The Ultimate Betrayal 
• Clive Cussler – Marauder 
• Sarah Warburton – Once Two Sisters 
• V. C. Andrews – Whispering Hearts 
• Anthonhy Horowitz – Moonflower Murders 
• Alyssa Cole – When No One Is Watching 
• Liz Nugent – Little Cruelties 
• Kristy Manning – The Song of the Jade Lily 
• Diana Palmer – Wyoming True Bill Clegg – The End of ;the Day 
• Eric Brown – Murder Takes a Turn

The following NON-FICTION BOOKS are now available for checkout at the library:

• No Time Like the Future – Michael J. Fox 
• White Lies: Nine Ways to Expose and Resist the Racial Systems That Divide Us – Daniel Hill 
• Alpha Dawgs: More Dawg Tales from the Rivalry with Ole Miss – Steve Robertson 
• The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food – Marcus Samuelson 
• The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker, III - Peter Baker and Susan Glassen 
• The British Are Coming: The War for America – Lexington to Princeton 1775 – 1777 – Rick Atkinson 
• Southern My Way: Food and Family – Gena Knox 
• Recipes From the President’s Ranch - Matthew Wendell, Forward by First Lady Laura Bush

Library Holiday Closing Schedule

The Winston County Library will be closed the following days for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays:

Thursday and Friday, December 24th and 25th

Thursday and Friday, December 31st and January 1st

MMRLS Offers LearningExpress College Prep and More

We are dedicated to providing you with the tools you need to reach your goals in life. One great tool is the free online database known as LearningExpress. LearningExpress can be accessed in the library or remotely by registering with a username and password that you create. This database offers the following to its users: college preparation, skill building for adults, job search/workplace skills, and licensing, certification, & aptitude practice tests. You can also access a wide variety of free test prep eBooks through LearningExpress. If you would like to prep for exams such as the GED, ACT, GRE, ASVAB, CDL, and many more, visit bit.ly/3nk32y4 to start practicing for these exams today! For more information or questions about MMRLS services, please visit midmisslib.com, or call 662-289-5151. The Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System’s thirteen branch locations serve Attala, Holmes, Leake, Montgomery, and Winston Counties.

Holiday Gift Bag Give Away at the Library

 

During December, the library will be giving away holiday gift bags (while supplies last) to any child 12 and under that visits the library.

These holiday snowman gift bags, will include a random DIY craft ornament, a free children's book, and a candy cane for your child to enjoy.

Be sure to stop by soon to receive your free gift bag!

Holiday Giftbag Giveaway at the Winston County Library

Holliday giftbags full of DIY crafts, books, and candy canes will be given away to an child 12 and under who comes to the library during the month of December (while supplies last – we have 100 bags).

The photo shows Children’s Librarian Andrea McHenry holding up two of the gift bags.

Check It Out At The Winston County Library!!!

 NOVEMBER 2020

 

Library Holiday Schedule

The Winston County Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, for Thanksgiving.

 They will reopen on Monday, November 30.

City of Louisville Holidays Garbage Pickup Schedule Updated

CITY OF LOUISVILLE GARBAGE PICKUP FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

The City of Louisville Solid Waste Garbage Pickup schedule has been changed so that the Thursday route will be picked up on Saturday. The Thursday, November 26, 2020, garbage pickup will be made on Saturday, November 28, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Friday route is not changed.

Happy Thanksgiving to all from the employees of the City of Louisville!

CITY OF LOUISVILLE GARBAGE PICKUP FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAYS

The City of Louisville Solid Waste Garbage Pickup schedule has been changed so that the Friday route will be picked up on Saturday, for both Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

The Friday, December 25 garbage pickup will be made on Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Garbage will be picked up on Friday, January 1. ( The landfill will be closed, but they will manage the garbage.) 

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE!

Landfill will be closed on the holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. 

Thanksgiving Farmers Market - Nov. 23

The Coalition for a Healthy Winston County will host a Thanksgiving Farmers Market on Monday, November 23, 2020. The market will be held inside the Louisville Coliseum, 245 Ivy Ave, Louisville, MS. Vendors will set up at 3:00 pm and Customers can buy at 3:30 pm. There is no charge to vendors to set up a booth. Social distancing and mask-wearing are required according to COVID 19 Guidelines.

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and the market has your menu in mind. The market will offer sweet potatoes, collard greens, turnip greens, B Leigh’s sweet treats cupcakes, pecan and sweet potato pies, cakes, pepper sauce, pickled squash, homemade pickles, chow chow, homemade jellies, pork skins, flavored popcorn, and Christmas wreaths and ornaments, parched peanuts, skins, and pecans.

If you have questions about the market on the 23rd, please contact Jean Harper at 662-312-8004 or Janice Hopkins at 662-705-2019.

 

Junior Auxilary Angel Tree

The Angel Tree is up at the Winston County Library!! Please consider providing Christmas for a child this year. Saturday, November 21, 2020 will be the last date for drop off!!

Winston County Library Closed Nov. 11

Winston County Library will closed Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in honor of Veterans Day. We will re-open on Thursday, November 12th at 8:30am

Jingle Bell Market - Dec. 5

 

For more information, please contact the Winston County Chamber of Commerce.

Join Your Local Friends of the Library Organization During November

Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System (MMRLS) is happy to be introducing “Friends of the Library Sign Up Month” at all its library locations in Attala, Holmes, Leake, Montgomery, and Winston County. During this November event, library guests are encouraged to join their local chapter of the Friends of the Library advocacy group. 

What is Friends of the Library and why should you join? Friends of the Library is a national organization of library supporters with local chapters throughout our state. Friends groups are library advocates who come together to support, improve, and promote their local library.

Starting this year, Friends of the Library members will receive a unique library card which provides a special system wide benefit of half-price print/copy/fax services. Friends groups help raise funds for special library programs, advocate for library services, volunteer for the children’s summer reading program, sponsor National Library Week events, as well as performing other voluntary duties/activities. This low fee membership would also be an excellent holiday gift idea for the library enthusiast in your life.

Each Friends group operates independently from their local library but can support their local branch through the various means already mentioned.

“By joining a Friends of the Library group, you can help make a difference in your local community and help expand the reach of the library. Contacting your local library branch is your first step to finding out more information. You may also visit midmisslib.com/friends for further details,” said Lisa Ramage, Branch Services Coordinator.

For more information about all library services, call or visit your local MMRLS branch library or the library’s website at: midmisslib.com. All library services are made possible thanks to the continued financial support of your local elected officials.

City of Louisville Halloween Guidelines 2020

 

Library Book Event via Zoom with Steve Robertson - Nov. 13

 

REPM Meeting - Nov. 5

Retired Education Personnel of MS will meet Thursday, November 5,2020, at 1:00 PM, at Louisville City Hall. For more information call 662-773-9343.

UDC Meeting - Nov. 2

Winston Guards #2643, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet Monday, November 2,2020, at 5:30, at Lake Tiak-O’Khata. For further information, call 662-773-9343.

Whitehall Church Bazaar - Oct. 31

Whitehall Church, located at 10595 Hwy 14 West in Louisville, will host their annual Bazaar on October 31st from 8:00 until noon. This will be an outside only event this year due to Covid-19. Everyone is required to wear a mask. Also, no breakfast, lunch, or dip samplings will be served. Pottery, distressed furniture, crafts, frozen casseroles, baked goods, dip mixes, quilts, and much more will be offered. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to November 7th. Half of the proceeds goes to local missions and half goes to the building fund. Sneak peeks of bazaar items may be viewed prior to the event at Whitehall Church Bazaar Facebook page. For more details call 662-803-8222.

WMC Fight The Flu Drive - Oct. 21

Free with most insurance, just bring your card!

Skip the wait in our clinics and attend our “Fight the Flu Drive” on Wednesday, October 21th at the WMC Administration Building on the hospital campus from 8:30-4:00.

Cost of flu shots for uninsured will be $25.

****Patients 18 years of age and under who are uninsured or enrolled in a Medicaid program must receive injections at one of our other clinics due to Vaccine for Children program guidelines.

Pink Celebration 2020 with Janice Turner - Oct. 24

 

Janice Turner

The 6th Annual Pink Celebration will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Louisville Coliseum. Breast cancer survivors and others who are affected by breast cancer will gather to share their experience. There will be speakers who will help attendees become more breast cancer aware. October is breast cancer awareness month.

To show support, please decorate your vehicle in Pink and White, dress in pink and white or wear your breast cancer awareness t-shirt, if you have one.

To ensure the safety of all participants and guests, everyone will remain in their vehicle for the short program. Only the participants on the program will come to the podium and be directed by the Pink Patrol. All participants must wear a face mask and practice social distancing.

Donations graciously accepted through checks only, made payable to: American Cancer Society, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure or to St. Jude’s Hospital. For more information, please contact Janice Turner by texting 662.705-1006.

Submitted by: Elmetra Patterson

Check It Out At The Library

 

Fire Hydrant Maintenance starting October 5, 2020

On October 5, 2020 the City of Louisville Fire Department will begin its annual fire hydrant maintenance. Hydrant maintenance will be for the most part conducted between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday although there may be some occasions where personnel will be required to work later in the evening. Please be mindful of our personnel when approaching the fire department vehicles on the side of the road. Residents may notice some temporary discoloration in the water. The discoloration of water is not harmful, and is the result of sediment that is always present in waterlines being “stirred up” during hydrant testing. As part of testing procedures, the Fire Department will flow each hydrant until the water is clear, however smaller water lines that lead to each house or business may still have cloudy water. If you notice discolored water it may be remedied by flowing water from your faucets, and a cycle through your washing machine until it is clear. 

Fire hydrant maintenance is important in order to ensure the City has properly working fire hydrants. The hydrants are inspected, flowed to check for adequate water flow, and cleaned around to ensure there is enough clearance for operation of the hydrant. A quality fire hydrant maintenance and inspections program is just one of the many components that the Mississippi State Rating Bureau evaluates when an audit of the city’s fire protection is completed. The City of Louisville currently has a fire rating of 6 with 1 being the highest, or best, and 10 being the lowest, or least desirable. Simply stated conducting these hydrant inspections, and maintenance assists in keeping property insurance low. Also fire hydrant flushing helps to insure that your firefighters are knowledgeable about the general water volumes available for firefighting operations and whether there are any major flow changes since last year’s test. Hydrant maintenance is critical to fire suppression and the protection of life and property.

If you have any questions regarding hydrant maintenance, and inspections feel free to contact The City of Louisville Fire Department at 662-773-9402. 

WMC Fight The Flu Drive

Most insurance plans cover flu shots under your wellness benefit; therefore, you will be required to present your insurance card at time of service.

Cost of flu shots for uninsured will be $25 and payable at the time of service.

****Patients 18 years of age and under who are uninsured or enrolled in a Medicaid program must receive injections at one of our other clinics due to Vaccine for Children program guidelines.

Fall/Halloween Book Display for Children at the Winston County Library!

 

Mid-MS Regional Library System Offers Online Tutoring for Students Through Brainfuse HelpNow

Mid-MS Regional Library System (MMRLS) is excited to introduce a free one-on-one virtual tutoring service for students of all ages and levels through the experts at Brainfuse HelpNow. Public school, private school, homeschool, and college students in Attala, Holmes, Leake, Montgomery, and Winston County can begin accessing this new homework help resource on October 1.

The Brainfuse HelpNow service allows students to access on-demand, live tutoring (2pm-11pm) with homework help available 24/7 throughout the year. All students need to get started is a valid library card and PIN.

Students can learn at their own pace, in a relaxed one-on-one setting, at a time that is flexible and convenient for them. All live tutoring sessions are saved and can be replayed as well as shared with friends and teachers. The subjects covered include math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and more!

"The library is dedicated to helping all students continue to learn, grow, and thrive. We believe the Brainfuse HelpNow live tutoring outreach service will benefit students, parents, and teachers in our communities during this time of distance learning and beyond. We also have great digital resources already available with the state funded MAGNOLIA academic journal/magazine article database and the LearningExpress test/career prep database," said Josh Haidet, Executive Director.

For more information, call or visit your local MMRLS branch library or the library’s website midmisslib.com. All library services are made possible, thanks to the continued financial support of your elected officials.

 

ECCC Tennis Hosting Fourth Woods & Whites Doubles Fundraiser Oct. 24

The East Central Community College tennis program is hosting its fourth Woods & Whites Doubles Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Tennis Complex on the ECCC campus in Decatur.

The Woods & Whites event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $30 per player, payable at the event. All proceeds support the ECCC men’s and women’s tennis programs and facilities.

Woods & Whites is a fun, social doubles tournament played like Wimbledon in the old days. Players must wear white clothing (minimum white shirt or T-shirt) and hit with wood racquets. White tennis balls will also be used. Wood racquets will be provided if needed.

The doubles tournament will be a round robin format with four-game pro sets and old school nine-point tie breaks. Those without doubles partners will be paired with other players.

Pre-registration is recommended. To register for the tournament, contact ECCC Head Tennis Coach Jay Pacelli at jpacelli@eccc.edu or 601-635-6284. You also can register online at www.eccc.edu/woods-and-whites-registration.

UDC Meeting - Oct. 5

Winston Guards #2643, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet Monday, October 5,2020, at 5:30 , at Lake Tiak-O’Khata. For more information, call 662-773-9343.

REPM Meeting - Oct. 1

Retired Education Personnel of MS will meet Thursday, October 1,2020, at 1:00PM, at Louisville City Hall. For more information, call 662-773-9343.

Registration Open for Forklift Operation Class Through ECCC and ReSkillMS

The Workforce Development Center at East Central Community College in Decatur is offering a two-day Forklift Operation course through the ReSkillMS program.

Registration is currently open and financial aid is available to qualified applicants through the ReSkillMS program. The class will meet from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the old US Motors facility, located at 1224 North Pecan Avenue in Philadelphia. Taylor Dickerson will serve as instructor.

For more information, contact Cody Spence, workforce development coordinator, at dcspence@eccc.edu, phone 601-389-0832, or complete and submit the form located at www.eccc.edu/reskillms.

ReSkillMS was recently announced by Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves to help individuals who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to find jobs and to support employers who want to hire and train new employees on the job. Funds to support the program come from the federal CARES Act.

Vote Rally -October 3rd

In collaboration with the Winston County NAACP and Voters League, Lawrence Sangster has organized a Get-Out-To-Vote Rally just prior to the critical November 3, 2020 Election. The Rally is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2020, at the Louisville Coliseum on Ivy Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Men are asked to bring lawn chairs, practice social distancing and wear face masks. Men of all ages, but no younger than 16 years, Black, White, Red and Yellow are the targeted audience. 

The following speakers have been invited: Attorney Rod Hickman, Noxubee County Prosecutor, Representative Kabir Karriem, MS District 41, Representative Carl Mickens, MS District 42, and Rev. Marc Fomby, CEO of FTC Prevention Services. A few topics to be discussed are: Voter Suppression, Disenfranchising Crimes, the Expungement Process and Absentee Voting. Music by D.J. Sam I AM, a personal testimony and various entertainers are on the planned agenda for this historical event. There will be an opportunity for on-site voter registration, as well.

This Rally is a Call to Action to foster and increase community participation, use the power of our voices at the ballot box and become a more informed and empowered electorate.This election is the most logistic and complicated of our time, due to its many challenges. These challenges are organic like COVID-19 and some man-made like attacks on the United Postal Services, foreign interference, and misinformation and disinformation, to name a few. The purpose of this Black Lives Matter-#Men Rally to VOTE is increase voter turnout and to create a community of men who will be informed, inspired and encouraged to become more involved in the political process, especially voting.

For additional information contact Lawrence Sangster at 662-736-6075

New Books at the Winston County Library

 

DAR Constitution Week Display at the Library

To celebrate Constitution Week, which is September 17-23, 2020, The Nanih Waiya Chapter of the D.A.R., placed a display at the Winston County Library (and also at the Winston County Courthouse). The display includes pamphlets on our Constitution, our Flag and two clay sculptures by local ceramist Susan Clark. One depicts Lady Liberty and the other depicts Elizabeth Caddy Stanton, Lucretia Mott and Susan B. Anthony celebrating the passage of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. “This is a wonderful display,” said librarian Beth Edwards. “Since this is an election year, we plan to leave it up for the public to enjoy until after November 3rd.”

                    DAR members Theresa Bridges,Susan Clark and Emily Ware celebrate Constitution Week                                                                   at the Winston County Courthouse

Blood Drive at Winston County Library - Sept. 30

 

Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month During September

Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System (MMRLS) is inviting residents of Attala, Holmes, Leake, Montgomery, and Winston County to participate in “Library Card Sign Up Month” throughout September. During this event, residents will be encouraged to sign up for their first library card, upgrade their current library card to one of two newly designed library cards for children or adults, or sign up for a digital library card which is being offered for the first time this year - all for free.

A library card opens a world of free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, television shows, comic books/graphic novels/manga, high speed internet access, online databases, and over 3 million books with no subscription fees required!

“We are aware some families need access to library offerings 24/7 that is why we started offering our guests the option to sign-up for a digital library card from the comfort of their home or wherever they may be. A digital card will allow our users to instantly access our online content such as eBooks and streaming media via the Hoopla app or our newest digital content platform called cloudLibrary. We are also excited to be offering newly designed, more colorful, library cards for both kids and adults,” said MMRLS Executive Director, Josh Haidet.

Ready to sign up? It’s easy! All you need is a photo ID and proof of address. Lost your library card? No problem! During September, current library users who have lost their library card may obtain a replacement card completely free of charge.

For more information, call or visit your local MMRLS branch library or the library’s website midmisslib.com. All library services are made possible thanks to the continued financial support of your local elected officials.

New Books Have Arrived at the Winston County Library

 

Winston County Library Holiday Closing

The Winston County Library will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020, for Labor Day.

New Books at the Winston County Library

 

LMSD Hybrid Return to School Schedule

 

Some new books at the Winston County Library

 

Customer Appreciation Month at the Mid-MS Regional Library

The Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System (MMRLS) is happy to
announce it will be hosting “Customer Appreciation Month” online for its Attala, Holmes,
Leake, Montgomery, and Winston County customers during the month of August.
Throughout this month-long event, library guests will be encouraged to leave a comment
on the pinned post located on the MMRLS Facebook page (facebook.com/midmisslib)
stating what their favorite book or movie is to be entered into a random drawing for a new
8” Amazon Fire HD Tablet.

The MMRLS Facebook page allows library customers to stay up to date about all the free,
fun, and educational digital events and content being offered throughout the system’s
service area. It also has acted as the central hub for library digital programing this year.
Many MMRLS branch locations also have their own dedicated Facebook page for guests
who want more locally focused content.

“We think it is important to set aside an entire month to let our library guests know how
much we appreciate their support. MMRLS has great support from our community and
that has been in full display this year. We would like to thank all of our guests who have
shared with us how much they enjoy the digital content and programming we have been
providing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Brandon Cain, MMRLS Marketing &
Access Coordinator.

To follow MMRLS across all their social media accounts, search “midmisslib” on Facebook,
Twitter, or Instagram. For more information, call or visit your local MMRLS branch library
or the library’s website midmisslib.com. All library services are made possible thanks to
the continued financial support of your local elected officials.

ECCC Adult Education Program to Hold ‘Meet the Teacher’ Open House Aug. 5

Those interested in the many educational opportunities offered through East Central Community College’s Adult Education Program are invited to a “Meet the Teacher” Open House scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5, on the campus in Decatur.

The informational event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 213 of Rives Hall, which is located on the South campus behind Ethridge Hall just off Broad Street.

For social distancing best practices, prospective students are asked to schedule 15-minute individual Open House sessions prior to attending.

In those sessions, prospective adult education students will meet the teacher for the Decatur campus, have refreshments, and learn about virtual and face-to-face classroom High School Equivalency (HSE) options, the MI-BEST program, and the college’s Workforce Development job training and workshops.

To schedule a 15-minute session during the Open House on Aug. 5, contact Whitney Amis, Adult Education college and career navigator, at wamis@eccc.edu or 601-635-6479.

East Central Community College offers Adult Education classes and HSE exam prep classes at locations in Decatur, Carthage, Forest, Louisville, and Philadelphia. Day and night classes are available at most locations and classes are free of charge. English as a Second Language classes are offered in Forest and Philadelphia.

The college’s MI-BEST program allows qualified applicants to take courses they need to prepare for the HSE exam while at the same time training for jobs in fields such as collision repair technology, business and office technology, certified nurse assistant, culinary arts technology, hotel and restaurant management, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).

MMRLS Responding in a Crisis Update

The Winston County Library is open to the public. Their new hours of operation are Monday- Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Anyone entering the library must wear a mask.

NAACP Back to School Rally Cancelled

After much consideration, the NAACP's Annual Back to School Rally has been cancelled for 2020, due to
COVID-19. As a result, the Winston County NAACP and Winston County Voters League are making monetary donations to each individual school in the Louisville Municipal School District to purchase school supplies.

Check It Out At The Winston County Library!

JULY 2020 

The following FICTION books are now available for checkout at the library:

• James Patterson – Hush
• Michael Connelly – Fair Warning
• Mary Kay Andrews – Hello, Summer
• Lisa Wingate – The Book of Lost Friends
• Mary Monroe – Across the Way
• Linda Howard – After Sundow
• Alexander McCall Smith – The Talented Mr. Vars
• Emma Straub – All Adults Here
• Mary Alice Monroe – On Ocean Boulevard
• Louise Penny – A Trick of the Light
• James Patterson – Revenge
• Andrea Kane – No Stone unturned
• Kate White – Have You Seen Me?
• Davis Bunn – Tranquility Falls
• Kelly Rimmer – Truths I Never Told You
• Sue Monk Kidd – The Book of Longings
• Denise Hunter – Carolina Breeze
• Melody Carlson – The Happy Couple
• Christine Feehan – Shadow Flight
• Amanda Eyre Ward – The Jetsetters
• Liv Constantine – The Wife Stalker
• Jill Shalvis – Instant Gratification
• Karen Harper – The Queen’s Secret
• Stuart Woods – Bombshell
• Nora Roberts – Hideaway
• Robyn Carr – Sunrise on Half Moon Bay
• Jess Montgomery – The Hollows
• Brenda Novak – One Perfect Summer
• D. J. Palmer – The New Husband
• Liz Johnson – A Sparkle of Silver

The following NON-FICTION BOOKS are now available for checkout at the library:

• Me and Patsy, Kickin’ Up Dust – My Friendship With Patsy Cline – Loretta Lynn
• Murder in McComb – The Tina Andrews Cast – Trent Brown
• I Ain’t Doin’ It – Heather Land
• Squib-Kick It To A Fat Guy – and 699 More Memorable Quotes From the Playbook of Mick Leach – Alan Burton
• Joy At Work – Marie Kondo
• Broken Faith – Inside The Word of Faith Fellowship, One of America’s Most Dangerous Cults – Mitch Weiss
• Drive: 9 Lessons to Win in Business and Life – Kelley Earnhardt Miller
• I’m Your Huckleberry: A Memoir – Val Kilmer
• A Good Meal Is Hard To Find – Storied Recipes From the Deep South – Amy C. Evans
• Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter – Curtis Jackson
• MBS, The Ruse to Power of Mohammed Bin Salman – Ben Hubbard
• The Lincoln Conspiracy – Brad Meltzer
• A New Way to Age – Suzzanne Somers
• To Me, He Was Just Dad: Stories of Growing Up with Famous Fathers – Joshua David Stein
• Untamed – Glennon Doyle
• More Myself: A Journey – Alicia Keys
• The Upside of Being Down – Jen Gotch
• Amish Friends Framhouse Favorites Cookbook – Wanda E. Brunstetter

Library Summer Reading Program Schedule

Children/parents can register on-line from our website (www.midmisslib.com) or come to the library and register.

Applications Available June 11th for Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program

The applications for the Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program will become available on Thursday, June 11th. This website will include the grant application along with eligibility requirements, rules and regulations for this program. https://www.backtobusinessms.org.

New Books at Library

Shiloh Baptist Church Memorial Service Cancelled

Shiloh Baptist Church Memorial service, scheduled for this Sunday, June 7th, has been cancelled. We will greatly miss seeing each of you (our family) this Sunday and look forward to seeing each of you once again next year. May the Lord bless and keep you till then.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IN FIRE DEPARTMENT

Notice is hereby given that the City of Louisville, MS, is now taking applications to fill the position of full-time Firefighter. Job descriptions and requirements are available upon request at the City Hall, 662-773-9201. Applications may be filed at the City Hall, P.O. Box 510, 2373 S. Church Street, Louisville, MS 39339, no later than five o’clock (5:00) P.M. on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

New Books Received at Winston County Library

“Giving Back to the Community: Honoring our Frontline Workers”

Abundant Life Outreach Ministry, Walmart and State Farm
Present: “Giving Back to the Community: Honoring our Frontline Workers”

South Louisville Baptist Church Family Life Center
Friday, May 29, 2020
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Abundant Life Outreach Ministry was founded in 1999 by Aline Haynes and was designed to meet the emergency needs of the community. Although the organization has raised many funds to help pay utility bills, medical bills, transportation for doctor visits and many other expenses, it is best known for the community Thanksgiving Luncheon entitled “Feed the 1,000.” The luncheon has provided over 19,000 meals throughout the community since 2002.

Abundant Life Outreach Ministry has partnered with Walmart and State Farm to deliver meals to many frontline workers. We wanted to show out love and appreciation to those who put their lives on the line for others. Lunch will be prepared by Aline’s Catering Service in which 450 meals will be delivered.

Special thanks to all sponsors, the catering crew and all volunteers who helped to make this event possible.

Sponsors

• Vowell’s Market Place
• Mike and Bettye Forster
• Whitehall Methodist Church
• Saint James Women Ministry
• South Louisville Baptist Church
• Other Anonymous Donors

Rhonda Rogers @ State Farm: Desserts
Walmart: sponsored meals for Louisville Fire, Police and Sherriff Departments
Rev. Anthony McIntosh: sponsored meals for Winston County Correctional Facility Staff

2020 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Cancellation

After careful review and consideration of information regarding the coronavirus global pandemic, the Winston County NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Banquet has been cancelled for the year 2020.

Please know, that the names of those who bought ads for the souvenir booklet and purchased tickets for the banquet were diligently recorded. Therefore, all ads and tickets purchased for the 2020 Freedom Fund Banquet will be honored for the 2021 Freedom Fund Banquet and Souvenir Booklet.

As always, we truly appreciate and look forward to your continued support.

If you have questions, please contact Dean Miller, NAACP President, at 662-736-2686.

Submitted by Carolyn R. Hampton

Check It Out At The Winston County Library!

Rutha Moore Celebrates 100th Birthday

Rutha “Bigmama” Moore will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Saturday, May 16th.  Rutha is the grandmother of Fire Chief Johnny Haynes. Wishing Ms. Moore a very Happy Birthday!

Annual Red Hills Art Festival and RHAA Art Competition Cancelled

The Red Hills Art Festival and the RHAA Art Competition that is usually held on Memorial Day weekend has been cancelled.

Memorial Day Services Cancelled--UPDATED

The Memorial Day Service for Center Ridge United Methodist Church scheduled for May 3, 2020 regretfully has been cancelled due to COVID-19 virus. If anyone would like to make a memorial donation to the church please send to address below.

Center Ridge UMC
C/O Martha Mills
1584 Spay Rd.
McCool, MS 39108

Rural Hill UMC Memorial Services scheduled for May 24, 2020 are cancelled due to COVID-19 virus. Contact: Dale Shumaker at 662-779-0305

Memorial donations may be mailed to:

Rural Hill UMC
C/O Dale Shumaker
3715 Hwy. 14 W.
McCool, MS 39108

Pleasant Hill UMC Memorial Day Services scheduled for May 10, 2020 have been cancelled due to COVID-19 and Governor's extended stay-in-place order.

Memorial donations may be mailed to:

Pleasant Hill UMC
445 Giffin Rd.
Louisville, MS 39339

We all pray that everyone will stay well and safe.

Mid-MS Regional Library System to Host Online National Library Week Programming

The Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System (MMRLS) will be hosting its first ever online National Library Week schedule of programs from April 20-24, 2020. The public is invited to visit the library system’s Facebook page located at facebook.com/midmisslib each day during the week to view a new virtual program. The schedule of programs will be of interest to all ages, and will be accessible to the public on demand from the safety of their homes.

"Library staff has been working extremely hard during the COVID-19 crisis to offer the best digital content to our customers,” said Josh Haidet, Executive Director. “The presentation of an online version of our National Library Week programming is just one more way for us to virtually educate and entertain our communities, while enabling us to observe an important event in our library system’s yearly promotional calendar during this time of social distancing.”

National Library Week is an annual observance highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. The 2018 celebration marked the 60th anniversary of National Library Week, which began in 1958.

Stay tuned to the Mid-Mississippi Regional Library’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter social media pages by searching @midmisslib for the full schedule of programming for this weeklong event.

Kids & Kats Rodeo Cancelled

Amid the COVID-19 situation the Kids & Kats Rodeo that was to be held on April 25, 2020 at Legion State Park has been cancelled for this year.

Evergreen Baptist Church to Host Priscilla Shirer Simulcast - Apr.25 - Cancelled

CANCELLED 

Simulcast will start at 8:00 am. Doors will open at 7:30 am. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Door prizes throughout the day. Tickets $25.00 each. Come join us for a day of worship and praise!!!

For ticket information please contact Wanda Dickerson at 662-736-2578 or by email at wandajcdickerson@gmail.com.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Notice is hereby given that the City of Louisville, Mississippi, is now taking applications for employment to fill the position of Assistant Municipal Court Clerk with the City of Louisville. Job descriptions and requirements are available upon request at the City Hall. Applications may be filed at the City Clerk’s Office, 2373 South Church Avenue, no later than eleven o’clock (11:00) A.M. on Monday, March 31, 2020. So ordered by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, this the 17th day of March 2020. Babs W. Fulton, City Clerk

WCCRCF Seeking Applicants

The Winston Choctaw County Regional Correctional Facility is seeking applicants: Qualifications for correctional officers: 

• 18+age. 
• High School diploma or GED. 
• Pass physical and drug test.

 Pick up applications at Winston County Correctional Facility or at the Sheriff's Office.  

Ms Poetry Society to Meet at Lake Tiak O'Khata - April 4- Rescheduled

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR LATER IN THE YEAR!!!

The Mississippi Poetry Society is holding its annual festival at Lake Tiak O’Khata in Louisville,

Mississippi, the first weekend in April, 2020.
We hope you will join us on Saturday morning, April 4, at 11:15 to welcome our keynote speaker, Benjamin Morris, a native of Mississippi now residing in Hattiesburg. Ben is an award-winning poet, writer, and researcher whose work appears in the United States and Europe.

For MPS and guests, he will present “From the Delta to the Coast: The Poets, Poetry, and Poetics of Mississippi.” Please join us in the Colonial Room at Lake Tiak O’Khata for this informative and enjoyable presentation.

ECCC to Host Summer High School Girls Soccer Camp

Registration is underway for East Central Community College’s high school girls soccer camp to be held May 31 and June 1-2 on ECCC campus in Decatur.

The cost is $250 per camper for those staying overnight in a college residence hall and $200 for non-overnight campers.

The camp is open to both high school teams and individual soccer players.

The camp will include six training sessions, three games, an All-Star game, team bonding activities, and footy golf. The cost also includes three meals per day, a modern residence hall room, and camp T-shirt.

Training sessions will be conducted on both a full grass pitch and synthetic turf field, as well as an indoor facility.

The camp staff will include coaches from NCAA Division I, II, and III; NAIA; and NJCAA programs.

To register online, visit http://www.eastcentralccsoccercamps.com/.

For additional information, contact Ryan Joiner, East Central Community College women’s soccer coach, at rjoiner@eccc.edu or 601-635-6234.

Mississippi Poetry Society Annual Festival to be Held at Lake Tiak O'Khata - CANCELLED!!

The Mississippi Poetry Society is holding its annual festival at
Lake Tiak O’Khata in Louisville, Mississippi, the first weekend in April, 2020. Saturday morning, April 4, at 11:15 we will welcome our keynote speaker, Benjamin Morris, a native of Mississippi now residing in Hattiesburg. Ben is an award-winning poet, writer, and researcher whose work appears in the United States and Europe. For MPS and guests, he will present “From the Delta to the Coast: Recent Trends in Contemporary Mississippi Poetry.” Please join us in the Colonial Room at Lake Tiak O’Khata for this informative and enjoyable presentation.

Admission is free to all.

Event has been cancelled!!

NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY

The City of Louisville, will accept sealed bids for the sale of certain property that has been declared surplus and is no longer needed for municipal or related purposes and described as follows:

2001 DODGE 25 W UTILITY VAN VIN 2B4JB25Y01K544598

This vehicle can be seen behind City Hall at 2373 South Church Street. Sealed bids will be accepted at the City Hall until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked as “Bid for 2001 Dodge Van”. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. So ordered by the Board of Aldermen, this the 3rd day of March 2020. BABS W. FULTON, City Clerk.

Antique Handkerchief and Quilts Display at the Winston County Library

Come see the Antique Handkerchief and Quilts on display at the Winston County Library throughout the month of March.

"March is Quilt Lovers Month," said librarian Beth Edwards. "We thought the combination of the quilts and the hand embroidered handkerchiefs would be perfect!" The items in the display are from the collection of Mrs. Peggy Crawford, pictured here.

ECCC Sets Dates for Cheerleader Clinics, Tryouts

East Central Community College in Decatur will hold tryouts for the 2020-21 Cheerleading Squad from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 4, in the South Campus Gymnasium.

There is a $25 fee for all participants.

Pre-tryout clinics will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. March 30-31 and April 2, also in the South Campus Gymnasium. During these sessions, participants will learn the cheer, fight song routine, and stunts necessary for tryouts. Those wishing to tryout must attend at least one clinic.

Those selected for the squad receive full-tuition scholarships.

For more information, contact ECCC cheer sponsor Pauline Karcher at pkarcher@eccc.edu or contact the Athletics Department at 601-635-6310.

ECCC Wall O’ Sound to Hold Workshops, Auditions for Auxiliary Groups

East Central Community College will hold workshops and/or auditions this spring for 2020-21 performing arts groups, including the Color Guard, Centralettes dance line, and Drum Major.

A Drum Major Informational Meeting will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, in the Vickers Fine Arts Center Auditorium. Freshman Drum Major auditions will be held Wednesday, April 15, from 1 to 3 p.m., in the same location. Requirements for tryouts can be found at www.eccc.edu/eccc-wall-o-sound.

A workshop for those auditioning for the Centralettes dance line will be held in the South Campus Gymnasium from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. Those planning to audition must attend the workshop to learn the audition routine. An additional practice will be held Tuesday, April 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Auditions are scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. following practice on April 14. Additional information can be found at www.eccc.edu/eccc-wall-o-sound.

A Color Guard workshop will be held Thursday, April 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the South Campus Gym. Those planning to audition must attend the workshop to learn the audition routine. An additional practice will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16. Auditions are scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. following practice on April 16. Participants should bring their own flag to each event if possible. Additional information can be found at www.eccc.edu/eccc-wall-o-sound.

For more information on auditions, contact Ed Girling, band director, at 601-635-6123, or email egirling@eccc.edu.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER

Notice is hereby given that the City of Louisville, MS, is now taking applications to fill the position of a full-time Police Officer. Job descriptions and requirements are available upon request at the City Hall, 662-773-9201 or 773-3511. Applications may be filed at the City Hall, 2373 South Church Street, or P.O. Box 510, Louisville, MS 39339, no later than eleven o’clock (11:00) A.M. on Wednesday , March 11, 2020.

ECCC Baseball Schedule Change

The baseball doubleheader between ECCC and Northeast scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 26, on the campus in Decatur will now be played on Thursday, Feb. 27, beginning at 2 p.m.

Upcoming Refuge Events

Thursday, March 5
6:30 pm - Visitor Center
Noxubee Nature Series

The program will be presented by Natasha Murphy, an MSU Ph.D. student, focusing on a citizen science project involving red-tailed hawks. She wants nature-lovers to learn more about hawks - how to identify them, how they are being banded, etc. Part of the project involves volunteer road-side surveys of hawks and reporting marked birds (wing tags, color bands). Refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the program so that participants can enjoy further visiting and shopping in the Nature Store.

Saturday, March 7
10:00 - noon - Visitor Center
Bluebird House Workshop

Bluebirds are actively shopping for new homes - and we want to help your children or grandchildren provide one for them! Or you too! Volunteers will be on hand to help construct a birdhouse from pre-cut pieces. We only have about 30 kits, so first come-first served will be the rule for who gets one! Your bluebirds will appreciate your effort. This has been a popular activity and lots of fun. The event is free but donations will be accepted. (Thank East Miss. Lumber Company for the donation of lumber!!)

Saturday, March 21
10:00 - 4:00 - Visitor Center
Free Canoe/Kayak Day

With Bluff Lake re-opening to humans on March 1, this will be the first free canoe/kayak day for the season. (During the winter months, the water birds get top priority!) There are lots of interesting things to explore out on the lake - come join the fun. Life jackets for all ages/sizes are available.

Anytime

Dues are still being accepted if you've not joined us or renewed from last year! You can pay by check, credit card or paypal. See our website for more details: https://friends-of-noxubee-refuge.org/membership/

ECCC Rush Invitational Baseball --UPDATE

All Friday and Saturday baseball games in the Rush Invitational on the East Central Community College campus in Decatur have been cancelled. There could be three games on Sunday,  will update as information is available.

UPDATE: The ECCC Baseball team will host East Mississippi in a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Clark-Gay Baseball Complex on the campus in Decatur. These games are in lieu of the rained out Rush Invitational.

Check It Out At The Winston County Library!

FEBRUARY 2019

The following FICTION books are now available for checkout at the library:

• Lisa Gardner – When You See Me
• Brad Taylor – Hunter Killer
• Charlaine Harris – Small Kingdoms and Other Stories
• Charlaine Harris – A Longer Fall
• Tom Clancy – Code of Honor
• Erica Spindler – The Look-Alike
• Luanne Rice – Last Day
• Catherine Anderson – Huckelberry Lake
• Catherine Anderson – Spring Forward
• Zora Neale Hurston – A Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick
• Nick Petrie – The Wild One
• Wendy Wax – My Ex-Best Friend’s Wedding
• Meg Tilly – Cliff’s Edge
• Kiki Swinson – Property of the State
• Susan Wiggs – Snowfall in the City
• Randy Wayne White – Salt River
• Preston & Child – Crooked River
• V. C. Andrews – Out of the Attic
• Taylor Stevens – Liars’ Legacy
• Allison Brennan – The Third to Die
• Jonathan Kellerman – The Museum of Desire
• Ann Napolitano – Dear Edward (Read with Jenna selection)

The following NON-FICTION BOOKS are now available for checkout at the library:

• 2020 World Almanac
• The Collagen Diet – Dr. Josh Axe
• Slow Cooker Everything! – From Taste of the South
• Dodge City: Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson and the Wickedest Town in the American West – Tom Clavin
• Jesus – the God Who Knows Your Name – Max Lucado
• Stark Villians – Steve Robertson
• The Power of Favor – Joel O’Steen
• The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy – Elizabeth Kendall
• 18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of Frances Glessner Lee and the Invention of Modern Forensics
• The Yellow House – Sarah M. Broom

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER

Notice is hereby given that the City of Louisville, MS, is now taking applications to fill the position of a full-time Police Officer. Job descriptions and requirements are available upon request at the City Hall, 662-773-9201 or 773-3511. Applications may be filed at the City Hall, 2373 South Church Street, or P.O. Box 510, Louisville, MS 39339, no later than eleven o’clock (11:00) A.M. on Wednesday , March 11, 2020.