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Library News By Patty Bailey
Oakland Public Library Schedule Change Effective 3/11/24 In an effort to provide library service to more members of the community, Oakland Public Library operating hours will be adjusted beginning Monday, March 11, to the following schedule. Mondays 10:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 6:00; Wednesdays 10:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 -5:00; Fridays 9:00 – 12:00…
Read MoreLooking Back
90 YEARS AGO April 6, 1934 Tuesday evening a small party of Seniors and Juniors, accompanied by Coach and Mrs. Hathorn enjoyed a delightful evening at Breedlove’s pond. Those who were members of the party were: Coach and Mrs. Hathorn, Mildred Peeples, Georgia Logan, Elsie Kincaide, Ruth LaCook, Virginia Morgan, Audie Lambert, Bob Arrington, Robert Elton…
Read MoreCoffeeville First Baptist Church By Craig Baker, Pastor
This week I began a series of messages I am calling, “Glad You Asked.” This series is based on questions submitted by our congregation at Coffeeville First Baptist. Over thirty questions were submitted related to a wide range of topics. As Christians we should have utmost confidence in our beliefs and as the Bible tells…
Read MoreLiving Well By Pamela Redwine
FCS After 5 – We had such a fun time at our March FCS after 5 Friday night. We enjoyed having Anissa and Mindy from Coddiwomple Designs to join us for a canvas painting workshop. Those who attended were: Cheryl Goodwin, Mandy Beard, Casey Baker, Veronica McCullough, Pamela Redwine, Emaline and Dollie Swindoll, Karen Ferkinhoff,…
Read MoreDogs – Part II By Mike Robinson
It has always been said that man’s best friend is his dog. My Mother said this was attributed to the fact that a man’s dog never talks back, never tells what it sees and often smells like an old man. Dogs are the most popular pet in the world and are revered family members. In…
Read MoreTillatoba News By Patcie Deck
When I was closing out February birthdays I said I was closing out March birthdays by mistake. Bobby Joe McClanahan was in a work related accident along with his coworker, Derek Sims last week. A scaffold collapsed and they both fell from their ladders and landed on their feet crushing Bobby Joe’s heels and breaking…
Read MoreJust A Word By Mid South Ministries
Just A Word Mid South Ministries [email protected] 20: But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most Holy Faith, praying in the Holy Ghost 21: Keeping yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 24: Now unto Him that is able to keep you from…
Read MoreLibrary News By Patty Bailey
Medicare Supplement Program at Oakland Feb. 28 Tiffany Fletcher of the Fletcher Group will be guest speaker at Friends of the Oakland Public Library on Wednesday, February 28th at 1:30 PM. She will be speaking and answering questions on Medicare supplement programs. The public is invited to attend this free program at Oakland Public Library.…
Read MoreCoffeeville First Baptist Church By Craig Baker, Pastor
I read an account where an elderly pastor was giving advice to a young pastor. The older pastor told the young pastor, “Son, always try to keep your church as small as you can!” My first reaction to that statement was, “That’s crazy. Why would you not want to grow your church? That seems to…
Read MoreOAKLAND NEWS Written by Minnie Burns and Mother Taken from Thursday, July 12, 1962
Mr. and Mrs. James Donaldson, Rebecca and Joel were in Gulf port June 21, 22 and 23 attending the Rural Letter Carrier’s Convention from the Markham Hotel Mrs. Donaldson is chairman the the State Executive Board of R. L. C. A. Auxiliary of Miss. District 4 of which Mrs. Donaldsonis Secretary, had the the highest percent…
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