The Louisville Alumni Association will have its 38th Bi-Annual Louisville Alumni Reunion on Friday July 3 - Saturday, July 4th, 2026 at Melodee's (formerly known as Lee's Restaurant), 13759 Hwy14 West , Louisville, MS. According to the president Vernal Lampley and Vice President Roy Eichelberger, this will be the perfect time to recall how Louisville Color High School, Camille Street High, Louisville High, Nanih Waiya and Noxapater High School have shaped our lives and the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Noxubee Medical Complex Names Jeremy Cummins Chief Executive Officer Macon, Mississippi — Noxubee Medical Complex is proud to announce the appointment of Jeremy Cummins as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone as the organization continues to expand services and invest in the future of healthcare for Noxubee County and the surrounding region. Cummins assumes leadership during a period of growth and transformation for the Medical Comple

LOUISVILLE, MS — For the first time in America, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is opening their multi-state tour in Louisville, MS July 2-5 Under The Big Top at Ivy Park Sports Complex. The cast will wear traditional German ‘Lederhosen’ throughout the show to represent real German culture. From traditional ‘trachts’ to immersive set design, the audience will feel like they are in Bavaria, Germany. Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus features a cast of world-class performers del

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, 2026, marks the 161stanniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. Slavery lasted until the Emancipation Proclamation came into effect on January 1, 1863. On that date Texas was largely controlled by forces fighting for the Confederate States, which opposed the abolition of slavery. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordan Granger led a force of union soldiers to Galveston, Texas, to deliver an important message: The Civil War was f

Mayor Will Hill, city of Louisville, Mississippi, proclaims May 9, 2026, as FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY in the City of Louisville, and encouraged all residents and attendees of the 45th Annual Red Hill Festival in downtown Louisville to recognize the challenges faced by those living with FIBROMYALGIA and to support continued efforts toward education, research, and compassionate care. Registered Nurse, Mesha Eichelberger Randall, a Wildcat, returned to Louisville to participate

The weather finally cooperated as it discontinued rain mid morning for attendees to enjoy a beautiful day at the Red Hill Festival in downtown Louisville on Saturday, May 9, 2026. It seemed that the dogs and children had the most fun. There were many of them there.

Mother's Day was the day in Louisville where mothers were honored in the local churches and treated to dinner in various restaurants. They made a fashion statement with many wearing white attire and colorful hats. These are a few photos of mothers 'dressed to kill' at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Danya Turner delivered a heartfelt sermon.

Experience CHOCTAW, Miss. (May 12, 2026) - Pearl River Resort today announced that a comprehensive hotel room renovation is underway at the Golden Moon Hotel & Casino. The project is part of the overall Pearl River Resort Improvement Plan and reflects the Resort’s continued commitment to reinvesting in its properties and elevating the quality and appeal of its hospitality offerings. As part of the current phase of work, Pearl River Resort has completed model rooms that prov

The thunderstorms on the 12th Anniversary of the devastation of the EF4 Tornado that hit Louisville April 28, 2014, was a reminder of how blessed we are in the recovery. Many came to rescue Louisville, MS. Winston Strong was organized to help bring all the volunteers and victims together. They did a miraculous job. A day after the Anniversary, I am reminded of the Center Ridge Community, which I grew in as a youth and came back 45 years later to become a community volunteer

Recently, the City of Louisville signed a proclamation recognizing April as The National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Present for the meeting and pictured above: from left to right, front row: Public Works Director Robert Eaves, Public Safety Director Chris Young, Mayor Will Hill, City Clerk Wanda Hudson, E911 Coordinator Felicia Ball. Back Row: Police Chief Sean Holdiness, City Attorney/Municipal Judge Taylor Tucker, Fire Chief Robert Hutto, Parks Director Todd McCullo

Winston County residents have been gifted to have librarian Beth Edwards. For many years now she has with staff, created databases of library materials. The library is organized so materials are easy to find. She and staff are very helpful in helping patrons to find the research material they need for academic projects and employment. When books, journals or other materials are recommended by patrons she does not hesitate to review the books and order them for the library. B

Librarian Beth Edwards will be honored and given the Mary White Ovington Diversity Award at the 43rd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, April 25, 2026. This award is for an individual who exemplifies the spirit and perseverance of Mary White Ovington who is the co-founder of the NAACP along with W. E. B. Dubois. Beth always had diversity and inclusion in mind as she planned activities, ordered books and multimedia for the patrons at the library. Mary White Ovington pu

The unveiling of the Nellie Howard Nathan softball field will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. A preview can be arranged earlier. Coach Howard-Nathan was a coach and Physical Education Teacher at Louisville Colored High School, Camille Street High and Louisville High School. She has been the only coach to win a championship on that softball field which is across the street from the high school. RIP Coach Howard Nathan. The Wildcats and Trojans loved

LOUISVILLE, Miss. — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has secured additional funding to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs at the Winston-Louisville Career Technology Center (WLCTC), providing new opportunities for local students to explore careers in high-demand technical fields. WLCTC is one of 339 educational institutions selected to receive the award through TVA’s partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. , a TVA retiree or

For the last few years, the Louisville Police Department has held a Torch Run event ahead of the Mississippi Special Olympics. The LPD recently announced that this year’s Torch Run will be held on May 5 at 11:30 AM. This event is free to the public and anyone may come and walk or run in the event. Interested participants will meet outside the Louisville Safe Room, “the Dome.”

Enjoy the EGGcellent savings at Downtown Louisville participating businesses this Thursday and Friday! Hunt for the Golden Egg at these stores, and check out all the awesome discounts ahead of Easter Sunday!

On February 12, 1909, the largest diverse Civil Rights Organization was founded by a White woman, Mary White Ovington as the key co-founder . Other White women, Florence Kelley, Jane Addams, Helen ‘Fanny’ Garrison Villard, Sophonisba Breckinridge and Lillian D. Wald became founding members also. Black cofounders were W. E. B. Dubois, Ida B.Wells, Mary Church Terrell and Archibald Grimke who joined with these White women to make it a diverse organization. It became known as an

Marcella Eichelberger Turnipseed Hubbard, a native of Louisville, MS, was honored as one of the oldest Rosie the Riveters at the Celebration of the National Rosie the Riveter Day on March 21, 2026. She will be 105 years old on March 28, 2026. She was a welder at the shipyard in Sausalito, California during World II. This event happened at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Richmond, CA across the bridge from San Francisco, CA. It was establish

AMERICA 250 WINSTON COUNTY MISSISSIPPI. What is this all about? What are we celebrating? Well, we are celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. That’s two hundred and fifty years of freedom or what is now being referred to as a semi-quincentennial. Some of you may remember the celebration we had for our bicentennial year in 1976. That was the 100-year anniversary, and we celebrated with all of the pomp and ceremony that it deserved. We