Winston County Sheriff Warns Public of Scam Efforts

Winston County Sheriff Jason Pugh has issued a warning for local residents concerning several scam attempts across the county in the last few days. On at  least three occasions in various parts of the county, two black males have approached residents at their homes and requested money. The men have used several stories that include the death of a loved one or a sick child that needed assistance in an effort to obtain money.

Two separate vehicles may have been used by the men - including a small white Chevrolet pickup and a black Lincoln Town car.

Residents are requested to report any suspicious activity and record a license plate number if possible. Contact the Winston County Sheriff's Office at 662-773-5881.

NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY

The Board of Supervisors of Winston County, Mississippi will receive plainly marked, sealed and identified competitive bids to be filed with the Chancery Clerk at the Winston County Courthouse, Louisville, Mississippi, until ten o'clock (10:00) on Monday, December 18, 2017, and opened immediately thereafter, for the following firearm lot consisting of the following items:

1. Seized weapons
2. 5 Glock 35 40 cal pistols
3. 1 Clock 22 40 pistol

ONLY LICENSED FFL DEALERS MAY APPLY.

More information may be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office at 662-773-5881.

THE WINSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WAIVE ANY FORMALITIES WHEN DETERMINING THE HIGHEST OR BEST BID. THE HIGHEST BIDDER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MOVING INVENTORY AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE NOTICE OF BID AWARD.

WINSTON COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY ANY OR ALL BIDS PLACED.