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 This week we continue our series on great nights of the Bible as we consider a night in the lions’ den. The account of this night is found in Daniel 6 and is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible. Daniel is believed to have been about 16 when he was taken captive…

 Tillman reunion will be Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Tillatoba Baptist Church Fellowship Hall starting at 11 a.m. It will be potluck. It’s been a few years since we have had one and I’m really looking forward to seeing my family.  Tillatoba Baptist Church has their Fall Fest celebration on October 18 from 4-6:30.…

 Governor Tate Reeves has declared the third week in October as Chamber of Commerce Week in Mississippi. Chambers help businesses and entrepreneurs thrive; host events; foster member connections; and strengthen the local economy. Having been involved nearly four years ago in starting the Oakland Area Chamber, I can tell you that Chambers are vital to…

  The Create MHV Club will meet on Wednesday, October 8th at 10 a.m. during this meeting they will be completing the Macrame Leaves that they started in August.  4-H Modeling club meeting – We will have our next meeting on Monday, October 13th at 5 p.m. at the Extension office located in the Multi-Purpose…

 Friends Book Sale @ Coffeeville Continues  Looking for good books at a great price? Visit the Friends’ Book Sale at Coffeeville Public Library this week. Discarded and donated books and magazines are on sale by donation to Friends of the Library. Cash only; no checks or credit cards. Your purchase supports the library!  Fall Break…

 I always like to see the Coffeeville Women’s Progressive Club meet for the first time of the year. The meeting will be Thursday, October 9, 2025 in the Coffeeville Methodist Church Fellowship Hall with Lisa Kimbrough and Kelley Ayers serving as co-hostess. Jill Clark will present the program on Natchez, as this year’s study will…

 90 YEARS AGO  November 1, 1935  Wednesday morning of this week, Mr. N. W. Davis died at his home near Scuna Valley after a week’s illness of pneumonia.  Miss Lucille Bobbitt has recently opened a beauty parlor upstairs in the rear of Benoist and Company store, with all the modern fixtures.  Miss Mary Upchurch, student…

 One of Oakland’s matriarchs, the delightful Joy Mullen, celebrated her 87 th birthday recently! Joy is truly a joy and we wish her many more years of health and happiness. In addition, her granddaughter, Meg Daves, recently battled through a four-hour tennis match and emerged victorious at an ITA Regional Championship Tennis Tournament held in…

 This week I have been in revival services as Oakland Baptist Church. Oakland Baptist is a great fellowship of believers who love the Lord. If you are in that area and looking for a church home, I highly recommend you consider being a part of their church family.  This week we take a break from…

 A big congratulations to Blake Sides and Johnadam Robinson on their marriage Saturday, September 27. I wish you both many years of love and happiness.  Beverly and Walter Mc Bride of Marietta GA. were at homecoming at Tillatoba Baptist Church Sunday. Also Rich and Jennifer Ross and Margaret Jean Ross and Erik Bailey.  Martha Box…