EMCC Nursing Students Awarded Scholarships

The Mississippi Board of Nursing and Office of Nursing Workforce awarded $28,500 to the nursing programs at East Mississippi Community College.

The funds were used to award 17 scholarships to students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program and to 10 students enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program.

Scholarship recipients in the LPN program are: Unisa Bell of West Point; Carson Collier of Louisville; Samantha Davis of Prairie; Shumata Evans of Pheba; Hartley Files of Maben; Alexandria Hunt of Louisville; Mya Guyness of Columbus; Deidre Lott of Mathiston; Jaylan Malone of Columbus; and Allison Nichols of Starkville.

The ADN students awarded scholarships are: Taylor Potts of Corinth; April Humphreys of Columbus; Breanna Kislow of Columbus; Marlee Maples of Starkville; Joseph Noll of Maben; Theresa Pumphrey of Houston; Ken-Yetta Stallings of Brooksville; Julia Younger of Steens; Alexis Hawthorne of Starkville; Ashley Robertson of West Point; Lauren Morrow of Steens; Alyssa Gully of Porterville; Rachel Hollis of Columbus; Bernesha Pope of Starkville; Bailey Powell of Starkville; Crimson Rogers of Starkville; and Elizabeth Yates of Steens (not pictured).

Submitted by: Michael Lee Stewart

 

National Public Safety Week - Thank You to E-911 Dispatchers

In Appreciation to the faces behind the scene of Louisville/ Winston County E-911 Telecommunications we salute the ladies who are often heard, but rarely seen.

(NPSTW), National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is dedicated to highlighting the work of Emergency 911 Dispatchers.

Pictured: Felicia Mays-E911 Coordinator, Tammie Triplett, Anita Coleman, Ashley Whitfeld, Natalie Marshall, Derricka Hardin, Patricia Coleman, Edy Bradford.

ECCC Announces 2021-2022 Cheerleaders

East Central Community College in Decatur recently announced members of the 2021-2022 Cheerleading Squad following tryouts.

Cheerleaders and their respective high schools include Billie Baucum, Kaleb Blackwell, Abby Gist, Sydney Miller, and Alex Weir all of Newton County; Alexxis Carter, Piper Fulton, and Natalie Verry, all of Neshoba Central; Emma Rae Fulcher, Magdelyn Claire Kirk, Brayleigh Gregory, and Amelia Kirk, all of Winston Academy; Hannah Beech of Clarkdale, Gavin Heath of Union, Asia Lofton of Forest, and Lauren Nowell of Kosciusko.

Pauline Karcher serves as cheerleader sponsor.

For more information, contact Karcher at pkarcher@eccc.edu or by calling the college’s athletic department at 601-635-6310.

Winston County Friends of the Library Organization Receives Margaret Murray Grant

                                                                  Friends of the Library (left) Theresa Bridges and Librarian Beth Edwards

The Winston County Friends of the Library organization was recently named the recipient of the 2021 Margaret Murray Grant. Sponsored by the local Friends of the Libraries chapters, the Margaret Murray Grant advances Mississippi public library literacy efforts through programming, collection development, and activities. The Friends of the Library group will use the $500 grant to enhance and expand the Winston County Library children’s book collection by purchasing new interactive books known as Wonderbooks.

Wonderbooks are printed books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids can press play to have their favorite book read to them while they follow along, developing their reading and comprehension skills alongside a parent, grandparent, sibling, or on their own. These books also feature “learning mode,” a fun and educational question and answer session about the book.

“Wonderbooks inspire kids to read and teach parents how to dialogue with their child about the book,” said Theresa Bridges, President of the Winston County Friends of the Library. “Research shows that hearing and seeing words at the same time can improve reading success. Statistics show that being read to 3 times a week increases test scores to the top 25%.”

To learn more about Wonderbooks or about becoming a member of the Winston County Friends of the Library organization, please visit or call (662-773-3212) the Winston County Library.

Torn & Glasser Recalls Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans Because of Undeclared Walnut Allergen

Torn & Glasser of Los Angeles, CA is recalling 7464 units of dark chocolate espresso beans due to an undeclared allergen. The dark chocolate walnuts were mislabeled as “dark chocolate espresso beans”. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The mislabeled dark chocolate espresso beans were sold at Kroger divisions in the following 30 states under the banners (Kroger, Arlan’s, Fred Meyer, Smiths, Food For Less. Fry’s Food Stores, Ralphs, Dillons, Roundy’s Chicago, Roundy’s Mariano’s) beginning March 3rd, 2021.

Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Product affected by this recall is listed below.

UPC#	Description	LOT#	Expiration Date
0 72488 99868 1	Torn & Glasser Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans with green leaf logo on top 12 OZ TUBS	777739	Best if used by: 11/19/2021

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing walnuts was packaged in a container that the top label listed Dark Chocolate Espresso Beans and the bottom label listed Dark Chocolate Walnuts. Subsequent investigation indicates that the wrong label was used by Production personnel.

Customers who purchased the above list of products with associated lot are urged to destroy the product and/or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (213) 627-6496 Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM or 1622 East Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 90021

Louisville Garden Club Plants Flowers at Library

The Louisville Garden Club recently planted flowers at the Winston County Library. Participants included (l-r) Theresa Bridges, Kathy Sones (President-elect), Patti Johnson, Glenda Chandler (President), Ouida Donald (Treasurer) and JoAnn Brandt. “These ladies keep our library beautiful year-round!” said librarian Beth Edwards. “We’re so grateful to them for what they do for us and the community.”