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This week we consider the third and shortest song in our Christmas Song series which is a song known as “Gloria in Excelsis” or the Angel’s Song. The passage in which we find the angel’s song, Luke 2:8-20, is certainly one of the most well-known passages of the Christmas story. In this passage we are…

Love and sympathy to the Steve Rose family of Tillatoba. Steve died peacefully in his sleep at his son’s home. He n made his home with his son, Jake and Roseann Rose. Steve was a kind and gentle soul and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. It’s been a good weekend celebrating…

Drop-In Holiday Crafts at Coffeeville Dec. 13 – 23 Coffeeville Public Library will host Drop-In Holiday Crafts from Friday, Dec. 13 – Monday, Dec. 23. All ages are welcome to drop in to the library to make fun holiday-themed crafts. This program is free and open to all ages. Christmas Crafts at Oakland Dec. 23…

Our December FCS After 5: Holiday Gift Wrapping was a success! Special thanks to Kelsey Martin, Extension Agent in Marshall County, for all the tips and demonstrations on making our holidays more beautiful through gift wrapping and bow making. All participants were even able to wrap a couple of Christmas gifts during the program. (Shown…

This was intended for last weeks news. Shelia Jackson ate Thanksgiving dinner with her niece, Robbie Griffin’s at Teasdale, then Thursday night they had their familys out at Mickey and Christy’s new house. Sheila said it was so nice and it has a porch all around it. They did it on their on . Took…

In our Christmas Bible study, we are looking at the songs of those who were part of the very first Christmas. We have come to that time of year when, whether we wanted to or not, we are listening to Christmas music, so I thought I would begin by giving you a short quiz to…

4-H Monthly Cooking kit – It’s time to register for the December kits. The cost is $10 per kit. The last day to register for the kit is Friday, December 6th. The distribution date will be Thursday, December 12th. The December kit will be a special holiday edition with a fun food project and educational…

Coffeeville Holiday Open House & Santa Thursday, Dec. 12 Coffeeville Public Library and Friends of the Library will host our annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 12, 1:30 – 7:00 PM. Cookies, hot cider, and punch will be served, and we invite everyone to stop by and get in the holiday spirit at the…

-0- I always get the Yalobusha General Hospital to get me some paper when I am in the hospital. They send my column when I am finished. -0- I am always thrilled to get a card from U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and his family the first of December every year wishing me a Merry Christmas.…

Through December our study will focus on the songs of Christmas. While I admit that I am not a big fan of most Christmas music, especially secular Christmas music, I guess I have a little bit of Scrooge in me, there is no doubt that for most people, singing and listening to Christmas carols and…