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Library News By Patty Bailey
World Read Aloud Day Feb. 7 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 7th and get ready to join us as we celebrate the joy of reading aloud on World Read Aloud Day, celebrated by millions in over 170 countries. Visit your library and check out books to read aloud at with your family. Watch our…
Read MoreCoffeeville First Baptist Church By Craig Baker, Pastor
We have come to the final chapter in our study of Mark’s gospel. In the beginning of chapter 16 Mark recorded an account of the resurrection of Jesus. When it comes to religion, the resurrection of Jesus is perhaps the most disputed event in history. For centuries the debate has gone on over the question…
Read MoreCoffee Time By Sarah H. Williams
-0- Thursday we received the sad news that our niece, Libby Hickey had died. She was Jamie Lee Hickey’s wife, they lived in St. Louis. Her funeral will be February 10th. We extend sympathy to the family. -0- Nicole Hofer is recuperating from hip replacement surgery. She is the 17-year-old granddaughter of Mike Worsham. They…
Read MoreLooking Back
90 YEARS AGO March 23, 1934 Wednesday afternoon Mr. Allen Pittman had the misfortune of dislocating his shoulder when he was thrown from a machine he was using to cut stalks. “Aaron Slick From Pumpkin Crick”, three-act play, will be given in the Tillatoba School building Saturday night, March 24. The characters are Raymond Jones,…
Read MoreCONSERVATION CORNER The Salmon Site, Conserving Mississippi’s Nuclear Bomb Site by James L. Cummins
CONSERVATION CORNER The Salmon Site, Conserving Mississippi’s Nuclear Bomb Site by James L. Cummins One’s first thoughts when hearing about a nuclear bomb site usually include making sure you stay far, far away. Many do not know that Mississippi is home to two nuclear bomb tests. A result of the only atomic bomb tests on…
Read MoreA Few More School Memories! By Mike Robinson
A Few More School Memories! By Mike Robinson I think everyone that grew up around Oakland and attended Oakland School had Miss Smith as their first-grade teacher. I don’t really remember anything I learned in her class other than getting along with all the other kids, sharing a common bond of being a part of our…
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2024 Just A Word, Mid South Ministries
Just A Word Mid South Ministries [email protected] Vs. 20 Then Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head (in mourning for his children), and he fell to the ground and worshipped (God) Vs. 21 He said “naked (without possessions) I came (into this world) from my mother’s womb, and naked I will…
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2024 Library News By Patty Bailey
World Read Aloud Day Feb. 7 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 7th and get ready to join us as we celebrate the joy of reading aloud on World Read Aloud Day, celebrated by millions in over 170 countries. Visit your library and check out books to read aloud at with your family. Be sure…
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2024 Living Well By Pamela Redwine
Air Fryer Basics Class Last week, Pamela Redwine, visited with residents, staff and board members at the Water Valley Housing Authority. They enjoyed learning about air fryers such things as how an air fryer works, different models available, How to chose an air fryer for your needs, how to clean and maintain your air fryer…
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2024 Tillatoba News By Patcie Deck
Christian love and sympathy to the Beveraly Lawson Hankins family. With her family by her side, Beverly Jewel Lawson Hankins, 67, passed from this life to the next on January 24, 2024. The visitation was held at First Baptist Church, Ripley, Mississippi from 12-2pm, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, with the funeral service following at…
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