Saturday June 1
Birdia Keglar Legacy event on tap
The Birdia Keglar Legacy Committee has announced plans for the upcoming 19th annual Birdia Keglar Legacy Community Celebration to be held Saturday, June 1.
The day will begin with a “Drum Call to the Community” on the Charleston courthouse lawn at 10 a.m. Following will be a cavalcade of vehicles to the Charleston Day Center, where entertainment, games and activities, presentations, lunch and awarding of the Birdia Keglar Legacy Scholarship will take place.
A panel of speakers will present on the topic of “Generational Wealth and Financial Development in the Black Community.” Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity geared toward hearing about how to achieve a better and brighter future for us all.
The day will also consist of comments from area officials and community leaders.
“We invite all who will to join us in continuing this legacy celebration, for our children’s and community’s future depends on it,” noted Gwen Dailey. “Your continued support is greatly appreciated and makes this yearly event possible.”
Souvenir T-shirts are available. For information on how to purchase T-shirts and to receive further details on the event, contact Gwen Dailey at 662-609-6701, LaJoyce Stewart at 662-417-4950 or Edith Glaspie at 313-505-9710.
Monday June 3
Little Hubbard tells of revival event
Little Hubbard Missionary Baptist Church, pastored by Glen Swims, will have revival Monday, June 3, through Wednesday, June 5, beginning at 7 nightly. Pastor Willie Alexander of the Blackjack Missionary Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. “Everyone is invited to come out and worship with us,” noted publicist Beverly Taylor.
Old Antioch sets three-night revival
Pastor Lorenzo K. Robinson and the members of Old Antioch Baptist Church, 6479 Friendship West Road, Sumner, invite family, friends and the community to revival services planned for Monday, June 3, through Wednesday, June 5, at 7 o’clock nightly. Rev. James Jones of Liberty Baptist Church in Lyon will be the guest speaker. The theme is “Revive Us Again, Oh Lord,” based on Hebrews 6:6.
Saturday June 8
Tallahatchie Back to School Expo set
On Saturday, June 8, the Tallahatchie County Back to School Expo will be held in both East and West Tallahatchie locations.
Free and open to the public for students from pre-K through 12th grade, the event offers free school supplies, uniforms, important information, food, prizes, giveaways, music and family fun.
The Expo will be held simultaneously, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center, 188 Honeysuckle Dr., in Charleston, and West Tallahatchie Head Start Center, 964 Sturdivant Road, in Glendora.
Hampton couple will be honored
The 22nd pastoral anniversary of Old Bethel Missionary Baptist Church pastor Leo Hampton Sr. and first lady Linda Hampton will be celebrated Saturday, June 8, at 5 p.m., with a love banquet at Hampton Inn & Suites, 1545 Jameson Dr., Grenada, MS 38901. The theme is, “Love,” from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13.
Sunday June 9
D-S-4 celebrates 31st anniversary
Local gospel singing group D-S-4 will celebrate its 31-year anniversary on Sunday, June 9, with a gospel concert at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1051 Walnut St. in Clarksdale. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the program starts at 4. Master of ceremonies will be Bishop Kimberly Randale.
The concert will feature Kaden Morris, Praising Grace, the Cork Sisters, Delta Boyz, Spiritual Soldier, Willie (Sonny) Matthews, Angelic Star, Unity of Tone, D’antre Jackson and Trinity Air, the Kaiser Singers and occasion evangelist Rashunna Rodgers.
For more information, contact Katherine Jones at 662-392-9262.
Thursday June 13
Neighborhood Watch meeting slated
A Neighborhood Watch meeting for the Charleston community will be held at the Charleston Arts Center, aka CARE building, starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 13. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Saturday June 15
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Chapel, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, for those living in the West Tallahatchie area and in Sunflower County outside the city limits of Drew (which has its own food pantry). Return empty boxes for refill when you pass through. Be on time.
Faith Food Pantry sets distribution
Faith Food Pantry, located at 30028 Highway 32, Charleston, will distribute food from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Please return empty boxes for refill when you pass through the drive-thru. Be on time.
Monday June 17
Vacation Bible School set at Faith
Monday, June 17, through Wednesday, June 19, Vacation Bible School will be held at Faith Baptist Church, located just east of Charleston at 30028 Highway 32.
VBS begins at 12:30 p.m. with lunch and ends at 3. “Breaker Rock Beach” is the theme. Classes are for children ages 3 to school age, and all children are welcome.
Calvary Chapel announces VBS
Vacation Bible School at Calvary Chapel is Monday, June 17, through Wednesday, June 19, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. daily. The church van will run its regular route beginning at 4:45.
This year’s theme is “Breaker Rock Beach.” VBS is for children age 3 to school age, and all children are welcome.
The church is located at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just north of Highway 32 and seven-tenths of a mile east of Parchman’s front gate.
Miscellany
Four locals, Delta Honor Grads
Four Tallahatchie County students have been recognized as Delta Honor Graduates and will be celebrated in conjunction with the annual Delta Council Day on Friday, June 7.
Selected were:
Charleston High School
» Diekyra Bradford
» Janiya Taylor
West Tallahatchie High School
» Marquarius Davis
» Donovan McCord
Two students from each high school in the Mississippi Delta region, including public, parochial and private schools, were chosen for the honor. Students were selected by school administrators based on leadership, extracurricular, scholastic and community service.
An event honoring Delta Honor Graduate recipients will get underway at 9 a.m. June 7, on the lawn of the Bologna Performing Arts Center at Delta State University in Cleveland.
School offers free summer meals
Charleston Elementary School is offering free summer meals to all children 18 years and younger. Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., while lunch is served from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., all in the CES cafeteria. There is absolutely no cost to participants.
Charleston Cemetery seeks aid
The Charleston Cemetery Association has issued a clarion call for financial assistance to maintain the grounds, which includes mowing the cemetery every other week from Easter into October at a cost of $300 per clipping.
Donations may be made by sending a check to Charleston Cemetery Association, c/o Pam McFerrin, 839 George Payne Cossar Blvd., Charleston, MS 38921.
Out-of-school youth being sought
Mid-State Opportunity Inc. MySTATUS Youth Opportunity Program is currently recruiting out-of-school youth ages 16-24, having a high school diploma or equivalent, to participate in the program.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Out-of-School Youth MySTATUS program is funded by The Delta Workforce Development Area through South Delta Planning and Development District.
The program offers youth ages 16-24 in Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie and Tunica counties a comprehensive training and employment program.
Participants are paid $6 hourly for training and $10 hourly for work experience. Cash incentives are awarded to youth who obtain accredited certificates and credentials.
Mid-State Opportunity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer/program, and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons with disabilities.
To apply or for more information, contact Arvelia Brock at Mid-State Opportunity Inc. at 662-647-2463 or abrock.midstate@att.net.
AA updates meeting day, time
With the death of a leader, Alcoholics Anonymous has announced a change in the day and time of its scheduled meetings.
AA still meets at Faith Baptist Church, located at 30028 Mississippi 32, just east of Charleston, but now meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. (Previously, meetings were Tuesday.)
There are no other groups meeting on Thursdays in the church building, so the AA group has more privacy.
GriefShare support group ongoing
GriefShare, a grief recovery support group that began Tuesday, March 12, will conduct weekly sessions each Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Charleston.
GriefShare is a video series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented in the video.
These 13-week sessions include topics such as “Is this Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?”, “Guilt and Anger” and more.
For details, call Rev. Joe May at 662-712-5004 or Charlotte Hargett at 662-647-4844.
The sessions are sponsored by First Baptist Church of Charleston and The Jennifer Hargett Foundation.
