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32nd Annual Red Hills Festival - Dave Ingram May 19, 2012

The Red Hills Festival will make a return for its 32nd year to Louisville’s downtown this Memorial Day weekend on May 26. A carnival will be downtown starting this Thursday night and running through Saturday. The Red Hills Festival will kick off next Friday night as vendors set up and a band entertains downtown. Saturday will be full of activities with the annual Red Hills Car Show along with various street vendors. For the third year in a row the Junior Auxiliary of Louisville will host a 5K and Fun Run in the morning of the festival. Also all county churches and communities are invited to be part of the Louisville Homecoming that Saturday. The First United Methodist Church will host its annual Antique Show and Sale Saturday morning as well. The Winston County Chamber has scheduled a full line up of entertainment for the day. The Red Hills Car Show will be held at the First Baptist Church.For more information about the Car Show, contact Jerry at 803-4205 or Chamber of Commerce at 773-3921. Booths for arts, crafts, and food vendors will be $50. Booths for Civic Clubs will be $35. Applications are available online at www.winstoncounty.com. To join the 5K Run contact 662-803-3848. To be part of the FUMC Antique show and sale contact 662-773-8064. For information on booths or any other questions, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 773-3921 or info@winstoncounty.com. Red Hills Car Show Red Hills Festival Car Show will be held May 26, at the First Baptist Church parking lot from 10 AM- 3 PM: Open Show Judged, 30+ classes $20 entry, T-Shirt/ 1st 75 entries Call Jerry at 662-803-4205 C of C, 662-773-3921.

ECCC Softball Players Honored - Sports Desk May 19, 2012


East Central Community College fast-pitch softball players Tenna Patterson and Haelie Allen received honors following the Lady Diamond Warriors’ successful 2012 campaign. Patterson was named All-Region 23 and both players were selected to the MACJC All-State squad.Patterson, a freshman hurler from Lexington, Ala., went 16-9 on the mound and posted a 2.68 earned run average. She fanned 117 batters. Patterson also received the Lady Diamond Warriors’ most valuable player and most valuable pitcher awards. She is a product of Lexington (Ala.) High School. Allen, a sophomore infielder from Lena, led the team in batting with a .421 average. She collected 51 singles and was credited with 24 RBIs. She also received the team’s Lady Warrior Award. Allen is a product of Leake Academy. The Lady Diamond Warriors finished third in the MACJC South Division with a 15-9 record and advanced to the MACJC State Softball Tournament held at Itawamba Community College in Fulton. EC dropped a 4-3 decision to Northwest Mississippi Community College in first-round action and completed season action at 31-15 record under head coach Scott Hill and assistant Kristin Chaney.




ECCC Warrior Golf Classic - Dave Ingram May 19, 2012

Scholarships for East Central Community College students will again be the top prize winner when the annual Warrior Golf Classic is held this summer at the Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Choctaw. This year’s four-person scramble is scheduled Thursday, June 28 on the Azaleas Course. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and will be followed by a shot gun start at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $125 per person, which includes green fee, golf cart, T-shirt and lunch, which will be served buffet-style beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m., prior to the awards ceremony. Corporate sponsorships are also available at the following levels: Gold, $650 (includes fees for a four-person team and a hole sponsorship); Silver, $400 (includes fees for two players and a hole sponsorship); and Bronze, $200 (includes a hole sponsorship). Food and beverage sponsorship is available for $500. Awards will be presented to the Corporate Division champion and the top three finishers in each flight. Various on-course prizes will also be provided. For more information, contact Dr. Stacey Hollingsworth, 601-635-6327 or call toll free, 877-462-3222, ext. 327. Her e-mail address is sholling@eccc.edu.

Mississippi Craft Show Coming in August - Markeith Selmon May 18, 2012

Showcasing 100 talented exhibitors, craft demonstrations, and live regional musical entertainment. For two days in August the Trademart in Jackson, MS will come alive with exciting quality arts and crafts, musicians, and more. Mississippi craftspeople will be displaying and selling their works of clay, leather, glass, fiber, metal, mixed media, wood, paper, jewelry and one-of-a-kind items. Developed to promote the quality and range of handmade items available in Mississippi, the Mississippi Craft Show is dedicated to maintaining a 100% handmade show. Mississippi Handmade means created by the hands of a Mississippi artisan – this event is ZERO PERCENT Flea Market. Unlike any other Show in the state, the Mississippi Craft Show is specifically designed to highlight the talent and innovation of Mississippi's home-grown craftspeople, having first been accepted into the Show through a jury process designed to ensure quality and variety of the event. For more information on the Show, visit http://mscraftshow.com/.

A New CEO At Pearl River Resort - Dave Ingram May 18, 2012

Tribal Chief Phyliss J. Anderson and the Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise (CRDE) Board announced that Holly Gagnon has been selected to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pearl River Resort. WTOK TV reports that Gagnon’s most recent roles were Vice President of Finance/Planning and Analysis for Caesars Entertainment and lecturer at the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts. Ms. Gagnon is also a certified public accountant (CPA). Gagnon will be responsible for day-to-day operations of all Resort properties including the Silver Star Hotel and Casino, Golden Moon Hotel and Casino, Bok Homa Casino, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club and Geyser Falls Water Theme Park. Gagnon will take over the reins of the Resort beginning Friday, June 1, 2012.



Photo from WTOK TV

Voter ID Bill Signed- Awaits Feds Scrutiny - Dave Ingram May 18, 2012

Gov. Phil Bryant on Thursday signed a bill requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls, but it's unclear whether it will become law. Because of Mississippi's history of racial discrimination, the state is required to get federal approval for any change in election laws or procedures. The U.S. Justice Department has rejected voter ID laws from Texas and South Carolina in recent months. Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says he wants to bypass the Justice Department and ask federal judges in Washington to approve this state's law. However, Attorney General Jim Hood, the only Democrat in statewide office says it's his duty, not Hosemann’s, to submit election laws for federal scrutiny. Hood says he is taking the voter ID measure to the Justice Department.

MDWFP Memorial Service - Dave Ingram May 17, 2012

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) hosted the Fallen Officers Dedication & Memorial Service today at the Jackson Office. The service acknowledged the sacrifices made by the agency’s 10 conservation officers who died in service to the agency, dating back to 1948. It also served as the official dedication of a memorial erected in 2007. Dignitaries and invited guests included families of the officers and Governor Phil Bryant, who delivered the keynote address and along with Mrs. Bryant, participated in the Laying of the Wreath. “As a former law enforcement officer, I have a very special place in my heart for the individuals that made the ultimate sacrifice,” Gov. Bryant said. “I’m proud to be a part of this ceremony.” The event coincided with 2012 National Police Week.

Carthage Square Affair Lineup - Dave Ingram May 17, 2012

This Saturday, the Square Affair on the Carthage court square begins with the annual fishing rodeo at McMillan Park. Children ages 15 and younger may begin registering at 7:30 a.m. at McMillan Park and the event begins at 8:15a.m. There is no fee to participate but all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Prizes will be awarded the children in categories from the smallest fish to the largest fish. On the Square, The Heart of MS 5K Run and Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:00 a.m., ceremony at 7:45 a.m. Arts and crafts and food vendors will line Pearl St. and the Court Square and be open for business at 8:00 a.m. T.A.I.L.S. will be hosting a pet parade. Community participation is needed. The pet parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. Dogs or cats (on a leash) can be brought dressed to impress to be paraded around the square. Square Affair tee shirts (designed by Jamie Byrd) are available for sale now at the Chamber of Commerce and will be available at the Welcome booth located at the corner of Pearl Street and Main Street. Price is $15 for all sizes. A limited edition piece of Dirt Roads Pottery created for the Chamber of Commerce will be available for sale at the Leake County Chamber of Commerce office Limited availability. In The Chamber Center, the Leake County MS Volunteer Homemakers will hold a Heritage Quilt Show from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Dancing Rabbit Genealogical Historical Society will also be in the Chamber Center. Demonstrating Artists will be set up on the west side of Pearl St. “Square Affair Stars” talent contest will be taking place at 11:30 a.m. Registration will be from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Applications can be obtained from the Carthage Boys and Girls Club or from the Leake County Chamber of Commerce. A request can be sent on www.facebook.com/leakechamber or emailed to Director@leakems.com. Deadline for entries is this Friday at 5:00 p.m. There will be several age groups and a small trophy will be awarded for each division for the winners. Judges will come from out of town. The Kids Zone will take over Franklin Street at 10:00 a.m. Armbands will be sold for the Kidz Zone. In the parking lot of Carthage United Methodist Church, the Club 66 Car Show will be held. The Central MS Antique Tractor Show will be in the parking lot at the corner of Van Buren and Franklin Street near the water tower. These both begin at 10:00 a.m.

Walnut Grove Elects Jones-Johnson - Dave Ingram May 16, 2012

Over 140 cast votes in the special election Tuesday to fill two seats on the Walnut Grove Board of Aldermen. Cindy Jones and Mike Johnson were the winners of the two open seats. The official vote total including absentees and affidavits is Cindy Jones - 89, Mike Johnson - 75, Marie Collier - 48, Yasmine Gill - 26, Debbie Graham - 25, and Felicia Plummer - 14. Jones and Johnson succeed former aldermen Brian Gomillion who was elected Mayor and David Dumas who resigned following his unsuccessful bid for Mayor last month. The mayor's, all five board of aldermen's, and municipal clerk's positions will be on the general election ballot in June 2013.

MAEC to honor Bandy And McAnally - Dave Ingram May 16, 2012

The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center will honor country singer Moe Bandy and songwriter/guitarist Mac McAnally with stars on the Walk of Fame. The public unveiling ceremony is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Wednesday at Dumont Plaza in downtown Meridian. Bandy's hits include "I Just Started Hatin' Cheatin' Songs Today" and "It Was Always So Easy To Find An Unhappy Woman (Till I Started Lookin' For Mine)." The Meridian native opened his Moe Bandy Americana Theatre in Branson, Mo., in 1991. McAnally, a native of Belmont, Miss., has been named the Country Music Association's Musician of the Year for the past four years in a row. He lives in Nashville.

Bryant names new MDA Chief - Dave Ingram May 15, 2012

Gov. Phil Bryant has named Brent Christensen as executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority. Christensen will replace interim director Jim Barksdale, the former Netscape CEO, who has served as the state's chief economic developer since January. Christensen began his career in Mississippi at the Area Development Partnership in Hattiesburg, Miss. For the past 10 years, he has served as president and CEO of the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce in Gainesville, Fla.

Sentencing In Scott Co. Pot Case - Dave Ingram May 14, 2012

A sentencing hearing is scheduled this week in a federal marijuana distribution case that stems from alleged activities in Scott County. Dominique Lino Epps is scheduled for sentencing May 18 in U.S. District Court in Jackson after pleaded guilty in March to racketeering. Epps had been charged with conspiracy and distribution, but pleaded guilty to only the racketeering charge. Authorities say Epps was involved with a drug ring that distributed more than 100 kilograms of marijuana in 2010.

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