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This past Sunday, my church observed a special service dedicated to the Lord’s Supper or communion as it is commonly referred to. While I realize that churches even within the same denomination will observe the Lord’s Supper in different ways, the practice holds great meaning for all Christians, so this week I want to take…

A reception honoring sweet Joy Mullen will be April 6-2025, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. hosted by Yalobusha County Public Library System at the Oakland public library. Joy retired from the library board after over 40 years of service. Joey and Katelyn McClanahan of Jackson visited Bobby Joe McClanahan and family this weekend . Also visiting…

The Looped with Love Crochet MHV Club will meet on Thursday, April 3 and April 24 at 10 a.m. at the Extension Office. Please bring the yarn of your choice and a crochet hook. April FCS After 5 – We are excited for our upcoming FCS After 5 which will be held Thursday, April 3rd…

Family Day at Oakland Public Library Saturday, April 5 If weekday library hours don’t work for you, plan to visit Oakland Public Library for “Family Day” Sat., April 5, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon. All ages are welcome to visit the library and check out books, use computers or other services, play games, color,…

85 YEARS AGO April 5, 1940 The following compose the senior class who will be graduating May 1: Homer Dale Arrington, Wyomah Brooks, Billy Crowson, Alice Johnston, Robert Langham, Lelia Petty, Sudie Rounsaville, Fred Vick, Robbie Wortham, Marie Young, and Jack Speir. The seniors of Oakland High School will present their annual senior play in…

Mike sent me a picture by text last week. He was standing by a flower arrangement that was given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Sturdivant that was at the funeral of Phillip Tillman. They were members of Mike and Phillip’s Oaklaand class of 1950. Phillip was burried in January after passing away in…

In the first half of Revelation 13, we were formally introduced to a figure who will be central in the end times events. Although the Bible refers to him by many names, the name we are most familiar with is the Antichrist. As the end times approach, the Antichrist will rise to world power and…

Welcome to Spring! The official first day of Spring for 2025 was Thursday, March 20th. Let the allergies begin. The wind has been perfect to fly kites. Ask little Hallie Deloach and she can tell you how much fun it is. Halllie is a true lil farm girl who likes to feed the cows, water…

The Looped with Love Crochet MHV Club will meet on Thursday, March 27th at 10 a.m. at the Extension Office. Please bring the yarn of your choice and a crochet hook. Sewing for Service – will meet on Monday, April 7th at 9 a.m. at the Extension office. They will begin working on wheelchair and…

Coffeeville Friends Meet March 27 Friends of Coffeeville Public Library will meet Thursday, March 27, at 11:30 AM for a potluck lunch and business meeting. Bring a dish and join Friends for lunch and planning. Not a member of Friends? This is the perfect time to join. Annual dues are just $5 each. Friends are…