Thursday May 7
National Day of Prayer event slated
The community is invited to attend a National Day of Prayer observance at the flagpole of Charleston First Baptist Church at noon on Thursday, May 7. In the event of rain, the commemoration will be held inside the church, and guests are welcome.
The 2026 National Day of Prayer theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” based on 1 Chronicles 16:24: “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.” (New American Standard Bible)
Saturday May 9
Paul Cemetery meeting, cleanup set
The annual meeting and cleanup at Paul Cemetery will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 9. Donations are needed for the upkeep of the cemetery and will be accepted on an ongoing basis. They can be sent to Paul Cemetery, c/o Joy Dungan, 10530 Tallaha Road, Scobey, MS 38953. For more information, call 662-647-2163.
Sunday May 10
Gerald Crabb will preach, sing
Gerald Crabb will be the special guest minister for the Sunday, May 10, morning worship service at the Charleston Church of God. The service begins at 10:45 and all are invited.
Crabb is scheduled to preach and sing during the appearance at the Charleston church, located at 659 George Payne Cossar Blvd.
Currently active in full-time ministry, from 2006 through 2025, Crabb has served as an evangelist and has traveled more than 800,000 miles, fulfilling over 2,500 ministry appointments and witnessing over 6,000 souls saved in his services. He founded the gospel music group, The Crabb Family, and is a decorated singer-songwriter who has written more than 500 gospel songs, with 27 of them reaching the No. 1 position nationally.
Tuesday May 12
Sign up for ‘Computer 101’ classes
Computer 101 classes will be offered May 12 and June 9, from 10 a.m. until noon daily. The first session will be an introduction to computers and the second an introduction to Microsoft Word. Classes will be held at the Tallahatchie County Extension office at 202 S. Market St., Charleston. Call 662-647-8746 to sign up.
Saturday May 16
New Hope Cemetery memorial set
On Saturday, May 16, New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, located at 1724 New Hope Road, Scobey, MS 38953, will have their annual memorial service and business meeting followed by a potluck dinner. The service is at 11 a.m. followed by the business meeting and lunch. For information, contact William Earl McCammon at 662-647-7541.
Donations for upkeep and maintenance of New Hope Cemetery are appreciated any time and may be sent to New Hope Church Cemetery, P.O. Box 723, Charleston, MS 38921.
Sunday May 17
Locopolis will celebrate pastor, wife
Locopolis Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate pastor Christopher Thornton and wife on their church anniversary with a special program Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be pastor Cleveland Alexander. Sis. Mary B. Bush is the program sponsor.
Mt. Moriah invites ushers to meet
Mt. Moriah District Usher Federation will meet Sunday, May 17, at the association building near Coffeeville. All ushers of Mt. Moriah and those interested in the profession are invited to come and lend their ideas.
Saturday May 23
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Pantry, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food from 8-9 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, for those living in the West Tallahatchie area and in Sunflower County outside the city limits of Drew (which has its own food pantry). Food pantry distribution day is 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 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. Food pantry distribution day is on the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Sunday May 24
St. John to celebrate pastor Booker
The St. John Missionary Baptist Church family invites everyone to celebrate the 14th pastoral anniversary of pastor Darryl Booker on Sunday, May 24. Special guests include pastor Ricky Garvin and the Table of Life Ministry of Charleston at 11 a.m., and pastor John Frierson with the Bread of Life Ministry of Grenada at 3 p.m. St. John is located at 311 N. Church St. in Charleston. For information, contact minister Lynn Byrd at 662-719-3131 or Sis. Wilma Weston at 662-647-3214.
Morning Star plans family, friends event
Morning Star Church of God in Christ, Tippo, will conduct annual Family and Friends Day on Sunday, May 24, beginning at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Elder Calvin White, of Sweet Home Outreach Ministry in Itta Bena. The pastor is Elder Bertram Bailey. The sponsor is Mother Willie Ann Jones-Frieson.
Frierson Chapel honors pastor, wife
Frierson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5463 Jenkins Road, Brazil, will conduct a special service Sunday, May 24, at 2:30 p.m. celebrating the third pastoral anniversary of pastor and first lady Winfred and Bertha Hill. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Tilmon Keaton, pastor of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Webb.
Saturday June 6
Birdia Keglar Legacy events planned
The Birdia Keglar Legacy Committee announces the 21st annual celebration to take place on Saturday, June 6, in the Charleston area beginning at 10 a.m.
On the lawn of the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Charleston, the celebration will bring together leaders and community representatives who stand steadfast in keeping alive the efforts of Mrs. Keglar before her untimely death on Jan. 11, 1966.
Featuring a drum call to the community, the opportunity to support longstanding activism and staying the course of action remains the highlighted mission of this yearly event.
During the morning session, an array of entertainment will be featured, including youth dance performances and instrumental and vocal renditions.
An annual cavalcade will proceed from Charleston Court Square to New Town Church, where the afternoon will feature reflections of the commitment of Mrs. Keglar and her group of pioneers who engaged fervently for enhancement of their community.
Participants in this year’s celebration will be reminded of the history of the Birdia Keglar Legacy. A voter education presentation, the awarding of the 2026 BKLegacy scholarship, entertainment, trivia, giveaways and lunch will also be a part of the day’s event.
Everyone is invited to attend and continue to connect and collaborate with recognizing the challenges that our communities face.
Souvenir T-shirts are available for purchase by May 1. Prices are $12 for youth, $25 for adults up to size 2X, and $27 for 3X and larger.
For more information, contact Gwen Dailey at 662-609-6701 or LaJoyce Stewart at 662-417-4950.
Sunday June 7
St. John Mother Board induction set
The St. John Missionary Baptist Church family announces the upcoming induction of four members into the Mother Board. All are invited to attend the special service on Sunday, June 7, at 11 a.m., at St. John, 331 N. Church St. in Charleston.
Those receiving this distinguished honor are Ms. Rose Ella Brown, Mrs. Fannie Dunn, Mrs. Lois Turner and Mrs. Linda Walker.
The four new inductees will join current St. John Mother Board members Doris Taylor, Quinsola Keglar and Ruthie Blue.
“Each honoree has demonstrated longstanding dedication and faithful service to St. John and is truly deserving of this honor,” said minister Lynn Byrd.
For more information, contact Byrd at 662-719-3131.
Sunday June 14
New Beginning celebrates men’s day
New Beginning church of Webb, located at 656 N. Chickasaw, will celebrate annual men’s day on Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Zackary Harris, pastor of Mt. Evia Baptist Church in Batesville. The host pastor is Sylvester Walker. All are invited.
DS4 Gospel Group’s anniversary set
DS4 Gospel Group of Sumner will host their 33rd gospel celebration on Sunday, June 14, at 4:45 p.m., at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 1051 Walnut St., in Clarksdale.
Scheduled guest appearances will be by the Cork Sisters, Kaiser Singers, Cedric King & King Sisters, Bessie Boyd & Chosen, Dianne & Spiritual Angels, Tim Shaw, The Brothers, Dynamite Jewels, Tim Frieson and more. All are invited to attend.
For more information, contact Katherine Jones at 662-392-9262.
Monday June 15
Persimmon Hill sets weeklong VBS
Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church will host annual Vacation Bible School, Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 19, at 7 nightly. The theme is “Hooked! Reeled in to Serve God.” The adult instructor will be pastor George Forest of Rocky Mountain Missionary Baptist Church of Water Valley. Everyone is invited to attend, noted pastor Andrew Fluker and secretary Gwen Herron.
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