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Click here to see the agenda for the Winston County Board of Supervisor's Meeting scheduled for March 18 at 9:00 am. The agenda is subject to change and addition. To be placed on a meeting's agenda, please contact the Winston County Chancery Clerk's Office.

Click here to see the agenda for the Winston County Board of Supervisor's Meeting scheduled for March 18 at 9:00 am. The agenda is subject to change and addition. To be placed on a meeting's agenda, please contact the Winston County Chancery Clerk's Office.

ECCC to Provide GED Testing in Louisville

News Release: East Central Community College in Decatur will soon provide GED Testing at the Louisville Career Advancement Center, announced Ryan Clarke, Director of Adult Basic Education/GED Testing.
Clarke said GED tests will be administered Thursday and Friday afternoons, beginning

Supervisors Discuss Courthouse Security  
The Winston County Supervisors heard from courthouse personnel on Tuesday about concerns for security. Courthouse officials told of several recent incidents that had occurred and raised concerns about...read more

Quick Notes on Happenings in Winston County
 East Winston Volunteer Fire Department has a new Fire Chief – Bumper Hemphill. The department was also able to purchase a tanker truck from the Forestry Service...read more

City Joins with County in Crime Stoppers Program 
The Louisville Board of Aldermen voted on Tuesday night (February 19) to have the city officially join Winston County Crime Stoppers program (WCCS)...read more

NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Noxapater boys end their season with a loss in tournament play....Bond set at $500,000 each for men in Winston Academy case....Winston County CrimeStoppers get a boost as City of Louisville joins the program.....Supervisors hear security concerns from courthouse staff.....Robin Roberts returns to TV...... and drumroll please - we are one day closer to sequester and Democrats and Republicans didn't get anything accomplished yesterday. Have a great day and we'll have some news about our website later.

ECCC Business, Education and Healthcare Expo Set March 7

News Release: Career and educational opportunities will be available for East Central Community College students when the 11th annual Business, Education and Healthcare Expo takes place Thursday, March 7, 2013 on the Decatur

Eiland Classes Learn About the 4-R's of Recycling

8th Grade science students at Eiland Middle School had the opportunity to learn about the 4-R's on Tuesday morning in a firsthand and practical way. The classes of Shannon Smith and Charlie Smith learned about recycling from an area artist, Katrina Estes Hill who used recyled and re-purposed...read more

Two Suspects in Winston Academy Case Arraigned
The two men arrested for the weekend's vandalism and theft at Winston Academy in Louisville were arraigned this afternoon in Winston County Justice Court. Hunter Glass (18) and Vernon Brown (20) appeared before Judge Robert Beck at 1:00 pm. Shackled and in prison jumpsuits...read more

Tax Assessor Can Soon Take Credit/Debit Cards

In their regular meeting on Feb 19th, the Winston County Board of Supervisors agreed to a contract with Cash Flow Solutions that would provide for credit/debit card services in the Tax Assessor's Office.  Customers who choose to pay taxes by credit or debit card would be charged a 3% fee by the company. The County cannot charge or collect such fees so individuals would receive two receipts: one for the taxes paid and another for the 3% fee from the provider.

NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Louisville and Nanih Waiya girls basketball seasons end after last night's losses in tournament play...Big day of baseball happening in Louisville as Noxapater and Nanih Waiya come to play - games start at 3 pm.....Board of Supervisors and Board of Aldermen meet today.....ECCC classes in welding start this evening(see our events page for details)....Armed men steal $50 million in diamonds at a Brussel's airport...South African Olympian charged with premeditated murder of his girlfriend over the weekend....and drumroll please - Republicans and Democrats pointing fingers over immigration bill.. Have a good day, the rain should be gone for a day or two.

ECCC Soccer Program Announces Fundraising Project

News Release: East Central Community College’s soccer program has announced fundraising efforts to upgrade fencing around the soccer pitch on the Decatur campus.

EC Wins One of Four Contests in Rush Invitational

News Release: After dropping their two Friday matchups in the annual Rush Invitational, East Central Community College’s baseball squad rallied to win one of two

Retreat This Weekend at Refuge

This is a reminder from the "Friends of the Refuge"of the retreat at the Visitor Center on February 23, 2013, to discuss the educational, wildlife enhancement, and family fun activities for this year and beyond. The meeting will start at

Law Enforcement Update on Winston Academy Vandalism Arrests and Investigation 
Local law enforcement indicate that media reports over the weekend that suggested that others may have been involved in Saturday's vandalism at Winston Academy and that retaliation or school rivalry were motives are not supported by evidence at this point in their investigation....read more

NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Rain will be moving in this afternoon...Country singer Mindy McCready dies at 37 of self-inflicted gunshot wound......woman burned alive in New Guinea accused of witchcraft...Danica Patrick wins pole position at Daytona...No school today for most...Hope to have more on Winston Academy later.....and drumroll please- Washington Republicans and Democrats don't work on Sunday except to appear on morning news shows...Have a great President's Day and by the way, thank a Lion (if you see one) for the flags on display across Louisville.

from wtva

Miss. bills could lead to prayer in schools: Supporters say bills designed to guarantee religious freedom in Mississippi schools are meant to ensure students can talk about spiritual beliefs and aren't deprived of their rights.