Thursday February 27
Student art awards presentation set
The Charleston Arts and Revitalization Effort is sponsoring their annual student art show, with a reception and awards presentation scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, at 5:30 p.m., at the Charleston Arts Center. Cash prizes will be awarded. The public is invited.
The student art exhibit will be open for public viewing weekdays through Feb. 27. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. until noon and 1-4 p.m.
The Feb. 27 event also will feature representatives from area nonprofits who will provide updates of programs, activities and opportunities. This segment is hosted by CARE, Northwest Hub for Volunteers and Nonprofits, and the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. A new smart TV will be offered as a door prize. Refreshments will be available.
For more information, call CARE at 647-0942, email care1092@atat.net or just drop by the building on Court Square.
Saturday February 29
Charleston Lions host stew cooking
The Charleston Lions Club will host a stew cooking on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 4-7 p.m., at the Lions den in Charleston. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Lions member or at the door on the day of the event.
Enjoy a meal for $10, featuring a bowl of stew, cornbread, sweet iced tea and dessert, or bring your own container and purchase an entire gallon of stew for $30.
Sunday March 1
Sandy Bayou will honor Spurlock
Sandy Bayou Missionary Baptist Church will honor musician Genether Spurlock for 38 years of service during an appreciation program set for Sunday, March 1, at 11:30 a.m.
All are invited, noted pastor Arthur Seaton. The church is located five-and-a-half miles southwest of Webb. For more information, call Allie Lewis at 601-988-5835.
Grayson Chapel will honor Gunter
Grayson Chapel of Glendora will celebrate the 26th year of service of musician Emma Gunter during a love day event on Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Louanne Cossar to be celebrated
The First United Methodist Church of Charleston invites the public to a program and reception honoring cherished choir director and friend, Louanne Cossar, on Sunday, March 1, from 2-4 p.m. at the church.
The program, which starts at 2, will celebrate her many contributions to the church and community. It will be followed by a reception.
“Come by and show your appreciation of Louanne,” encouraged publicist Teresa Hargett. “We hope to make this an occasion she will not soon forget.”
St. Mark hosting annual choir day
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7591 Tippo Road, will host their annual choir day on Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m. All choirs are asked to render two selections for the occasion. Everyone is invited to attend, noted pastor Norman Small.
Monday March 2
Pre-anniversary services begin
Total Restoration Deliverance Ministries, located at 120 Main Street in Webb, invites all to attend their pre-anniversary services from Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6.
The schedule of speakers for the 7 p.m. services is as follows:
• Monday: Pastor Arthur Seaton of Sandy Bayou church in Webb
• Tuesday: Pastor Eric Bridgette of Mt. Laken church in Ruleville
• Wednesday: Pastor Ervin Todd of Greater Mt. Moriah church of Rudyard
• Thursday: Dr. Dorothy Shaw of Clarksdale
• Friday: Pastor Derrick Nasher of Mt. Zion church in Shaw
All are invited, noted Total Restoration pastor, Elder James Hall.
Tuesday March 3
Charleston voters to decide 2% tax
A special election will be held Tuesday, March 3, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., to determine the fate of a proposed 2% restaurant tax in the city of Charleston. Voting precincts will be the polling places residents normally use for city commissioner and mayoral elections.
Voters will cast a paper ballot marked “for the tax” or “against the tax.” The measure must receive a 60% favorable vote to pass.
Charleston officials propose the added tax, which would be assessed in addition to the 7% state sales tax on foods and beverages prepared on the premises of local restaurants and other outlets like convenience stores with delicatessens.
Proceeds from the added tax would be earmarked for parks, recreation and tourism activities in the city of Charleston.
Water association tells of meeting
Blue Cane-Cowart-Tippo Water Association will conduct their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m., at 535 Sharkey Road, Charleston.
Wednesday March 4
PAT license certification available
Private applicator certification training for producers who need to purchase restricted use pesticides for their agricultural operation will be conducted Wednesday, March 4, at the Tallahatchie County Extension office in Charleston and Thursday, March 5, at the Panola County Extension office in Batesville. Both events start at 10 a.m.
A $20 fee will be charged for the PAT training, and Tallahatchie County Extension Agent Jimbo Burkhalter requests that interested persons arrive a little early and pay with a check.
In addition, the Pipe Planner Irrigation Program will be discussed, and walk-through training provided, anytime between 1 and 5 p.m. at both locations. Pipe Planner is an irrigation program that has been proven to save money. Any and all questions will be answered at the walk-through.
For more information about either of these opportunities, call the Tallahatchie County Extension Service at 647-8746 or the Panola County Extension Service at 563-6260.
Thursday March 5
St. Mark plans ‘Night of Praise’
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church No. 1, of Tippo, will conduct a “Night of Praise” program on Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Betty Hamilton, pastor of Philipp United Church of Philipp. All are invited, said St. Mark pastor Norman Small.
Saturday March 7
Collins family benefit set at church
God’s Church of Faith Ministries, located at 99 Clarence Richardson Road, will host a benefit program for the Collins family on Saturday, March 7, at 4 p.m.
All choirs, musicians, praise dancers, soloists and the general public are invited to take part. For more information or directions, call 662-688-5335 or 662-647-1145.
Anyone unable to attend may mail a donation to Ricky and Kersema Collins, c/o Mary Davis, P.O. Box 154, Tippo, MS 38962.
Sunday March 8
Union Grove plans Women’s Day
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located at 880 Mississippi Highway 35 South, will host a Women’s Day program on Sunday, March 8, starting at 11 a.m. Guest evangelist will be minister Vada Hankins. All are invited, according to Union Grove pastor Carl Ray.
Bethlehem sets Usher Day program
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, located at 43 Carroll Dr., Charleston, will host an Usher Day program on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. Special guest will be Riley Suggs, pastor of Jones Chapel church. All are invited, noted Bethlehem pastor Larry McGhee Sr.
Mt. Zion will celebrate 152 years
Mt. Zion Church will observe the 152nd year anniversary of the church with a special program on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Clint Brown. All are invited, noted pastor Randy Mangrum.
Total Restoration honors pastor, wife
Total Restoration Deliverance Ministries of Webb will honor their pastor and wife, Elder James Hall and evangelist Debra Hall, with a fourth-year anniversary program set for Sunday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m. The program will be held at New Beginning Church, 235 Chickasaw in Webb, where Sylvester Walker is pastor. Special guest speaker will be pastor Jerry Jones of Mt. Olive church in Baltzer.
Saturday March 21
Robert Neal Food Pantry to be open
The Robert Neal Food Pantry at Calvary Chapel of Parchman will distribute food on Saturday, March 21, from 9-11 a.m. Clients are asked to bring their own food carry box. Anyone who is new, or anyone who is picking up boxes for more than one family, should come at 10:45 a.m. The pantry, which serves western Tallahatchie and northern Sunflower counties, distributes on the third Saturday each month.
Faith Food Pantry tells distribution
Faith Food Pantry at Faith Baptist Church near Charleston will distribute food on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The pantry, which serves east Tallahatchie families, distributes on the third Saturday each month.
Due to parking limitations, Faith Food Pantry will serve families whose last names begin with A-H from 10-11 a.m. From 11 a.m. to noon, families whose last names begin with I-Q will be served. Family names beginning with R-Z will be served from noon to 1. Clients are asked to bring their own carry-out box.
Saturday March 28
Charleston Mayor’s Charity Ball set
The seventh annual Charleston Mayor’s Charity Ball will be held Saturday, March 28, from 6 p.m. until midnight, at the Charleston Middle School gym, 17 Oak Grove Road.
A portion of the proceeds from the event, which includes a catered dinner, speakers and music and dancing, go to benefit the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
For information on tickets, pricing and reservations for a large group, contact Mayor’s Ball Committee member Carolyn Johnson at 647-1346 or Charleston City Clerk Ana Ealy at 647-5841.
Sunday March 29
MVSU alumni invited to special day
The Mississippi Valley State University National Alumni Association’s Tallahatchie County alumni chapter invites all to attend their inaugural Green and White Day, Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m., at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 1876 Mississippi Highway 35 S., Cascilla. The program theme is “Reflect, Reconnect and Recommit.” For additional information, call 662-625-2379 or 662-688-5335. Ella Brock is president of the local MVSU alumni chapter.
Tuesday March 31
NWS storm spotter training offered
National Weather Service storm spotter training will be conducted on Tuesday, March 31, at 6:30 p.m., at the Tallahatchie County Emergency Operations Center, 192 S. Panola St., Charleston. For more information, contact Tallahatchie County Emergency Management Director Thad Roberts at 647-2540 or Mike Goodwin at miketallaema@yahoo.com.
Miscellany
Adult/child quilt-making offered
The Tutwiler Quilters are offering free quilting lessons for an adult (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle) and a child, age 13-17, (or grandchild, niece or nephew) to attend together.
Supplies for the classes will be provided to participants. Sewing machines, material and all instruction will be at the class for students’ use. The eight classes, to be held in March, will be taught at the Tutwiler Community Education Center, 304 Hancock St., Tutwiler.
Also included will be financial literacy classes and instruction on how to display and market quilted items made by those attending.
For more information or to register for the classes, call the Tutwiler Community Education Center, 662-345-8393.
These lessons are provided by a grant from the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi.
GriefShare sessions underway
GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, is conducting sessions each Tuesday at the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center, located directly behind Tallahatchie General Hospital 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. Video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented during the video.
For more information, call Rev. Phillip Pharr at 647-8686 or Eddie Hargett at 647-4844.
ECF needs Sunday school provider
The Tallahatchie General Hospital Extended Care Facility Auxiliary needs someone to conduct Sunday school services for the entire month of May. Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. If interested, call 647-1454. The Auxiliary expresses thanks to all who presently serve.
Report local littering, vandalism
Eyewitness accounts of littering and road sign vandalism/theft in Tallahatchie County may be reported to 647-7711 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days per week. If there is no answer, leave a message as to the exact location of the dump site or sign vandalism or theft, the date and time called and your name and telephone number. Someone will contact you.
Correction or clarification
None.
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