Saturday May 24
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Chapel, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food 7:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, for those living in the West Tallahatchie area and in Sunflower County outside the city limits of Drew (which has its own pantry). Food pantry distribution day is now the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Faith Food Pantry to distribute
Faith Food Pantry, located at 30028 Highway 32, Charleston, will distribute food from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. Food pantry distribution day is now the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Sunday May 25
Bethel Baptist sets homecoming day
Bethel Baptist Church in Holcomb will host annual homecoming May 25. Service will be at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon. Collections will be taken for the cemetery fund, to provide upkeep and maintenance of the church cemetery. Donations may also be mailed to Lynda Lee, 307 Delta Wing Road, Holcomb, MS 38940. For details, call Lee at 662-226-7590.
Morning Star sets family, friends day
Morning Star Church of God in Christ, Tippo, will conduct family and friends day on Sunday, May 25, beginning at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the mothers and the usher board, the event will feature Elder Calvin White as guest speaker. All are invited, noted Morning Star pastor, the Rev. Bertram Bailey.
Philipp United sets special program
Philipp United Missionary Baptist Church will conduct a men/women day program Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Elder Mary L. Clark. Betty Hamilton is pastor.
Frierson Chapel to celebrate pastor
Frierson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 5463 Jenkins Road, Tutwiler, will conduct a second pastoral anniversary celebration for Rev. Winfred Hill Sunday, May 25, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Sylvester Walker, pastor of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church in Webb.
Tuesday May 27
Chick-fil-A truck returns to CARE
The Chick-fil-A food truck will be in front of the CARE building in Charleston Tuesday, May 27, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. A portion of proceeds from sales goes to benefit CARE.
Thursday May 29
Wingz and Thingz comes to CARE
The Wingz and Thingz food truck will be in front of CARE on Thursday, May 29.
Friday May 30
Beach party bingo on tap at CARE
Beach party bingo will be featured at CARE on Friday, May 30. The first game will begin at 5:30 p.m. CARE Executive Director Dana Clolinger said the event will be “a night filled with fun, food, prizes and bingo,” adding, “No charge for this crazy fun night, but you must bring a ‘white elephant’ gift wrapped or in a bag. No need to buy anything; just bring something you already have.”
Monday June 2
Little Hubbard sets 3-night revival
The Little Hubbard Missionary Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. Glen Swims, will host revival from Monday, June 2, through Wednesday, June 4, starting at 7 each night. Rev. Darryl Booker of St. John Missionary Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.
Saturday June 7
Back to School Expo offers freebies
The Tallahatchie County Back to School Expo will be held Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. until noon, at locations in both eastern and western Tallahatchie.
Free and open to the public, the event offers free school supplies, backpacks, uniforms, important information, food, prizes, music, family fun and other giveaways to help students from pre-K through 12th grade to gear up for success in the 2025-26 school year.
In Charleston, the expo will be held at the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center, located down the hill from Tallahatchie General Hospital at 188 Honeysuckle Dr.
In Glendora, the expo will be held at the West Tallahatchie Head Start Center, located at 964 Sturdivant Road.
Birdia Keglar Day set in Charleston
A 20th year celebration for a local icon of freedom and equality, Birdia Keglar, will be Saturday, June 7, in Charleston. The theme is “Honoring the Past. Shaping the Future.”
After a drum call to the community at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Charleston, there will be a cavalcade to the former National Guard armory off George Cossar Boulevard. There will be games and other age-appropriate activities for youth, including concessions, art contest, dance contest, scavenger hunt and face painting. Voter education and registration tables will be available. Health/wellness screenings will be provided by medical professionals. There will be community resource presenters and takeaways.
Other entertainment is scheduled. Lunch will be served and door prizes given.
For more information, contact Gwen Dailey at 662-609-6701, LaJoyce Stewart at 662-417-4950 or Edith Glaspie at 313-505-9710.
Paducah Wells ladies’ event slated
The Paducah Wells Church of God of Prophecy will be having their annual “Ladies’ Luncheon” on Saturday, June 7, with registration getting underway at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon.
Guest speaker will be Mrs. Kelly Williams of Tupelo. The vocalist will be Mrs. Beverly Smith Taylor of Cascilla.
There is no fee for the luncheon.
To reserve your seating for the luncheon, call Judy Little at 662-647-4358, Marline Carpenter at 662-647-5429 or Joan Scallions at 662-625-0758 as soon as possible.
“We look forward to seeing you there to enjoy this event with us,” said Joan Scallions, women’s missionary director.
Sunday June 8
Adams Arbor lunch fundraiser set
A first Sunday plate lunch fundraiser will be held for Adams Arbor Church of God of Prophecy on Sunday, June 8, from noon until.
The lunch will feature a Bloodworth’s catfish plate with trimmings, dessert and a drink. Four pieces of fish is $15, and extra pieces are $1.50 each. Or, a three-piece chicken strip lunch may be purchased for $10.
D.S.4. gospel group concert on tap
The gospel group, D.S.4., of Sumner, will be celebrating their 32nd gospel anniversary program on Sunday, June 8, beginning at 4:45 p.m., at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 1501 Walnut St., in Clarksdale.
Scheduled for the event are the Delta Boys, Kaiser Singers, Cork Sisters, The Brothers, Dianne & the Spiritual Angels, the Spiritual Soldiers, Bessie & Chosen, and A Praising Grace. There will be solos by Willie “Sonny” Matthew and evangelist Rashunna Rodgers.
All churches, pastors, groups, soloists, choirs and the public are invited to attend.
For more information, contact Katherine Jones at 662-392-9262.
Monday June 9
Corinth Baptist Church plans VBS
Vacation Bible School at Corinth Baptist Church is June 9-12 from 6-8 p.m. daily, offering children ages 4-18 Bible stories, crafts, music and an opportunity to meet new friends.
A light meal will be served nightly. A mission offering will be taken nightly for Reedy Acres. A meal will be offered on family night, June 13.
For details, contact Gaye Milam at 662-647-4472 or Jackie Milam at 662-647-1898.
Sunday June 15
Mt. Moriah sets men’s day program
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church will host a men’s day program on Sunday, June 15, starting at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Michael Baker, pastor of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church of Brazil. Rev. Joseph Martin is Mt. Moriah pastor. For information, contact Gladys Robinson at 662-833-9192.
Miscellany
Belhaven University tells honorees
Belhaven University has announced that two area residents have been named to honors lists for spring adult, graduate and online.
Shamiko Jimerson of Enid was named to the President’s List. To be eligible, a student must achieve a 4.0 GPA while taking a full course load of at least 12 semester hours.
Quashayla Tellis of Enid was named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible, a student must achieve a GPA of 3.4 to 3.99 while taking a full course load of at least 12 semester hours.
ETSD offers free summer feeding
The East Tallahatchie School District’s summer feeding program will be conducted from June 2-30, with breakfast served daily from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 p.m. at Charleston Elementary School. The meals will be offered for free to children 18 and younger.
Earn high school diploma in 22 weeks
The Mississippi Youth ChalleNGe Academy, located at Camp Shelby, is the premier alternative education program for 16- to 18-year-old youth who are struggling in school or no longer attending.
With a focus on job training, social skills and self-discipline, ChalleNGe is a nonprofit high school diploma-producing academy designed specifically to meet the needs of high school dropouts and at-risk youth. It is a part of the Mississippi National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
Participants may earn their high school diploma in just 22 weeks. Tuition, room and board are absolutely free.
ChalleNGe also offers college classes through a local university. Both male and female applicants are accepted.
For an application or information, call 1-800-507-6253 or visit msyouthchallenge.org.
