Pet of the Week

This puppy"s name is Asia. She is 12 weeks old and has been spayed. She is a German Shepard mix and she has already had her first two shots. She is playful and is looking for a good home. For  more information on this animal or other animals at the Louisville Animal shelter, please call 662-773-4320 or come by the shelter located on 110 Thompson St.in Louisville. Thank you.

From WTOK

MPD Investigates Shooting: A man was shot Tuesday night at Acme Plaza in Meridian.

Sample Ballots

Sample Ballots from August 2nd primary

Pets of the Week

Meet Bud and Lou, a pair of playful little guys looking for a home. They are 7 weeks old and have been neutered. Bud and Lou are just a few of the animals ready for adoption at the Louisville Animal Shelter. The Shelter is currently over capacity with cats, kittens and large dogs. That means dogs like Goldie need to find a home. She's just one year old and has been spayed and ready for a new owner. For more information on these pets or other animals at the shelter, please call the Louisville Animal Shelter at 662-773-4320 or visit us on 110 Thompson St. Thank you


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Canton Flea Market Scheduled for Thursday

The Canton Flea Market is scheduled for Thursday- May 12th. The event is one of the largest in the South and has become a traditional trek for many local folks since its inception in 1965. Arts and Crafts have become the major component of the market and draws roughly 1000 artists and craftsmen to the event centered around the old Courthouse Square in downtown Canton. The Market is held on the 2nd Thursday in May and again in October.
While its too late for participation in the May event, applications for vendors for October can be found online at
http://www.cantonmsfleamarket.com/

Winston Co. Not Yet Included in Federal Disaster Program

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today more than $1.6 million in federal and state aid has been approved for Mississippi storm survivors in 11 counties but at this point (11:30 am, 5-6-11), Winston County is not included. As of Wednesday evening 1,043 residents in Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clarke, Greene, Hinds, Jasper,Kemper, Lafayette, Monroe, Neshoba and Webster were approved for a total of $1,627,076 for the Individuals and Households Program.
The proper paperwork and procedures have been followed by county personnel and is currently in federal hands. Winston Co. Emergency Management Director Clarence Kelly indicated today that MEMA (Mississippi Ememergy Management Agency) had informed him that the paperwork was sitting in Washington waiting for review and that it was likely to be approved. If included in the Federal Disaster program, residents of Winston County would be eligible for numerous types of financial aid in grants and SBA loans.
Individual assistance for eligible homeowners and renters can include grants to help pay for rental housing, home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses not met by insurance or other assistance programs. Representatives are available to explain the full range of application options available including assistance for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses.
Low-interest loans from the SBA are available for eligible applicants to cover residential and business losses not fully compensated by insurance. Among the options are assistance for replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses. Other help at the centers may be provided by attorneys, crisis counselors and representatives of organizations such as the American Red Cross or local volunteer agencies.
William McCully & press releases

Webster County Needs After Storm Damage

This is an open letter asking for assistance after April 27th's storm and tornado damage in Webster County:

Cumberland Baptist Church is a mile off of Hwy 15 and right across from our school that was destroyed by the tornado. It is also feeding station for victims and workers daily and providing water, coffee and snacks all day. They are asking for paper plates, cups, napkins, plastic cutlery, and Styrofoam to-go style boxes. They can also use the large aluminum pans that food can be prepared in. There is a current need for bags of individual size chips and sandwich meats. They will also welcome anyone wanting to help prepare the food each day. They are also accepting toiletry items such as soap, shampoo,toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, etc. and clothing is needed too. A contact person at the feeding station at the church is Starla McCarter and her cell # is 662-552-7827There are still many homes without power so ice is also welcome. They also need help putting tarps on houses and cleaning up!
Also, volunteers were to meet at Mathiston First Bapist Church beginning at 8 a.m. Friday morning to map out the clean-up process for Wood Jr. College so that our students from East Webster School will be able to attend school there on Tuesday, May 3. They are asking anyone who can to bring mops, brooms, all cleaning supplies, weedeaters, etc. They are also asking for basic school supplies too, pens,#2 pencils, notebooks, etc. The teachers will also need supplies. The campus of Wood Jr. is still a mess and as of yesterday, there were still power lines down on the campus.
There are so many areas of need right now, but through it all, the Son isstill shining. Thank you in advance for any assistance. Please pray and pray and pray, not just for our community but storm victims and all of the workers out there all over the South and especially for Alabama.
Valerie Palmer662-418-7171 cell