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Chad Chancellor interviews Glen Haab, Executive Director of the Winston County, MS Economic Development District Partnership. They discuss the importance of selling your workforce in a rural community, why collaboration is key in economic development, and how Winston County has benefited from a development-minded board.
Join Lavelle and Chance as they conclude their discussion of the 1910 unsolved death of Janie Sharp in Winston County.
Lavelle and Chance discuss an unsolved murder from 1910 in Winston County. An 18 year old girl named Janie Sharp was murdered. Justice was never served. The crime touched off two additional murders and the desecration of her grave. Join us as we try to bring light to this unsolved murder.
The Reverend Dr. Donnie Rufus Woods was born in rural Louisville, Mississippi and grew up on the family farm with eighteen other brothers and sisters. His parents (George and Opaline) provided a Christian home where all of them were loved, nurtured in the Christian faith, and encouraged to work extremely hard to succeed in life. He attended the public schools of Winston County, Mississippi, graduating from Noxapater High School in 1973. Donnie received an AA degree at Mary Holmes College, West Point, MS (1979); a BA degree at Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS (1981); a Master of Divinity degree at Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary (ITC), Atlanta, GA (1985); and a Doctor of Divinity degree (Honoris Causa) at Johnson C. Smith Seminary (2005). Donnie was ordained by Tropical Florida Presbytery in October 1985. During the first fourteen years of ordained ministry, Donnie served pastorates in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. In July 1998, Donnie was called as the Designated Associate Executive Presbyter of Charleston Atlantic Presbytery in Charleston, SC, and elected Stated Clerk of the Presbytery in 2000. He was called and elected to the position of Executive Presbyter and Stated Clerk by the same presbytery in February 2002. He continues to serve in this position to date as General Presbyter, Pastor to Pastors and Associate Stated Clerk. Donnie is married to Teresa Dixon Veal and they have three children (Justin, Stephen, and Donna, a senior at College of Charleston); and two older children (Deidre and Donnie, Jr.) from a previous marriage. He is serves as General Presbytery for the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery in Charleston, SC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patricia-bligen-jones/message
This week Kirstie tells us a story very close to home based out of Bankhead National Forrest. This is the story of the infamous Aunt Jenny and her boys. There is a lot of rumors surrounding it and we can't wait to hear your thoughts! What do you think, sweet Christian lady or a very scorned cold blooded killer?For pictures and videos please visit our social media accounts! @thecrimejoint (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) You can also send us snail mail or decorations for the Pod room @ PO Box 94, Trinity, AL, 35673. We also are currently running a GIVEAWAY! If you leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Facebook you will be entered to win a coffee cup, t shirt, a bottle of nineteen crimes wine of your choice and a crime joint button shipped directly to your door!
In this episode, I briefly discuss some great outdoor spaces in Mississippi. Natchez Trace Parkway 1938-2005(Columbian Highway) History(Migration of Herds of Bison, hunter-gatherers and mound builders, Native Tribes: Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Natchez., Kaintucks, and US Army. Activities: Hike(65 miles), Bike(thru-bike), camping, mounds, etc. Book: Guide to the Natchez Trace https://amzn.to/2YcCfe2 Website: https://www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm Tishomingo State Park(1935-1939 worked on, opened in 1939)-Located right off the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tishomingo County the Northeastern most county in MS and also in the foothills of Appalachian Mountains. History: Named after Chief Tishomingo of the Chickasaw Nation. Recent archeological finds place Paleo Indians there 7000 BC. Activities: hiking, rock climbing, camping, frisbee golf, swimming, and kayaking Website: https://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-parks/tishomingo Red Bluffs(Little Grand Canyon)- Foxworth, MS (Marion County)Highway 587 History: privately owned, geologic formation caused by the Pearl River, because of the erosion Highway 587 moved twice. Activites: hike down into the formation and out to the Pearl River Clark Creek Natural Area: Woodville, MS(Southwest MS) History: Preserved and founded in 1978, 700 acres and 50 waterfalls(10-30ft) Activities: Hiking and photography Nature-uncommon trees (Southern sugar maple, serviceberry, umbrella tree, pyramid magnolia, chinquapin oak, big leaf snowball, silverbell, and witch-hazel) Endangered species- Carolina Magnolia Vine and Southern redbelly dace(fish). Website: https://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-parks/clark-creek Noxubee Hills Trail System (Choctaw Lake)-Located in Winston County and Choctaw County, MS History: The Nox(unknown) 100-acre lake Activities: hiking, swimming, biking, camping, backpacking, and fishing Send me some of your experiences with the outdoors in Mississippi Website: https://www.hikinginmississippi.com/?page_id=387 Leave a voice message for me: https://anchor.fm/thatbeardedhiker/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatbeardedhiker/message
In Winston County, Alabama ist man mitten im Trump-Land. 90 Prozent haben hier vor vier Jahren für den heutigen Präsidenten gestimmt. In Deutschland hält jeder zweite Trump für gefährlicher als den nordkoreanischen Präsidenten Kim Jong Un. Trump ist hier so unbeliebt wie kein amerikanischer Präsident zuvor.
Alabama’s Free State of Winston was birthed out of a desire on the part of Winston Unionists to remain neutral during the Civil War. The movement would lead to complications, violence and generations later, a lingering question: Did Winston County secede from the state of Alabama? Learn more about the Free State of Winston and episode sources at southernmysteries.com SUPPORT THE SHOW Leave a tip or sign up to make a monthly gift to support the show. Buy merchandise in the Southern Mysteries Store SPONSOR This episode of Southern Mysteries is brought to you by barkbox.com – get one free extra month of BarkBox at getbarkbox.com/southernmysteries when you use code PBFEM CONNECT | Website | Twitter | Facebook | Discussion GroupMUSIC Theme Song “Dark & Troubled” by Panthernburn. Special thanks to Phillip St Ours for permission for use ***Additional Music: “Moving On” by Wayne Jones; “Who Can Say” by 126ers; “Pink House” by Chris Haugen; "Ambient”, “Echoes of Time”, “Falling Rain”, “Virtues”, Ossuary 6” and “Heavy Heart” by Kevin McLeod.Licensed under Creative Commons
Arley in Winston County, Alabama, is almost completely surrounded by Lewis Smith Lake. Many people have weekend homes in the area, and 357 call it home. This is the story of Arley. Be a part of our community - be a patron Alabama Pioneers comments - info@alabamapioneers.com
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A special Christmas Hello and update from "The Little White House" in Winston County, Mississippi. Credits Production Writer/Narrator: Ray B. Rogers Producer/Editor/Engineer: Bradford Rogers Additional Voiceover: Bradford Rogers Music Special thanks to Lobo Loco and these talented creatives! Music for this podcast may include the following: Malte Junior - Hall (ID 738) Lobo Loco - www.musikbrause.de Creative Commons License (BY-NC-ND 4.0) When The Mockingbirds Are Singing In The Wildwood Frank C. Stanley Public Domain Click HERE to order Ray’s book Depression Baby: True Stories from Growing Up During the Great Depression in Appalachia — and Other Things… https://amzn.to/2H8jqgz