Thursday September 19
CHS hosting two-day blood drive
The Charleston High School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 19, and Friday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
The event is open to the public.
Due to school security policy, visitors must enter the building at the front main entrance adjacent to the school office.
Prospective donors will proceed to the school gymnasium, where they will be checked in by NHS staff and escorted as soon as possible onto a waiting Mississippi Blood Services donor coach parked outside.
Batesville Mounds topic of meeting
The Yalobusha County Historical Society will meet Thursday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m., in its headquarters, the former Coffeeville Presbyterian Church. The speaker will be John Nelson, and his topic will be Batesville Mounds.
The Batesville Mounds, a designated Mississippi Landmark and a destination on the Mississippi Mound Trail — a trail which consists of more than 30 Native American mound sites throughout the state — has been described as “one of the most important prehistoric ceremonial sites in Mississippi.”
Refreshments will be served afterward, and visitors are welcome.
Total Restoration plans fall revival
Total Restoration Deliverance Ministries, 120 Main St., Webb, will host “a Holy Ghost deliverance fall revival,” Thursday, Sept. 19, and Friday, Sept. 20, at 7 nightly. The guest speaker will be pastor Joe McCall of Greenwood. Elder James Hall is Total Restoration pastor. “Come out and help us lift up the name of Jesus,” said a church publicist.
Saturday September 21
Robert Neal Food Pantry to be open
The Robert Neal Food Pantry at Calvary Chapel of Parchman will distribute food on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9-11 a.m. Clients are asked to bring their own box to carry food. Anyone who is new, or anyone who is picking up boxes for more than one family, should come at 11 a.m. Do not come before noon as there is insufficient parking. The pantry, which serves western Tallahatchie and northern Sunflower counties, usually distributes food 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, Sept. 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.
Anyone who is new, or anyone who is picking up boxes for more than one family, should come at noon. Do not come before noon as there is insufficient parking.
Clients who are unable to pick up their own food may designate a person to pick up their box. However, to avoid fraud, those picking up the food must (1) be the person designated on the back of the client’s form, (2) bring an ID to prove they are the designated person and (3) bring an ID of the client to demonstrate that they were sent by the client.
All persons picking up for themselves and another person, as well as all persons who come in a group, will have to wait until noon. They will be served last.
Sunday September 22
Tillatoba church sets homecoming
Tillatoba Baptist Church will have their homecoming service on Sunday, Sept. 22. Church starts at 10:30 a.m., with Jeremy Tillman preaching. Dusty McKibben will lead the music, accompanied by Lori Ramage Moore playing the piano. There will be a potluck dinner after the service.
“We would love to have you join us for this special day,” noted publicist Patcie Deck.
Frierson men’s, women’s day slated
Frierson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5463 Jenkins Road, Brazil, will sponsor Men’s and Women’s Day on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. R.C. Chambers, pastor of Persimmon Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Glendora. All are invited to attend.
Jones Chapel will host choir day
The Jones Chapel Church Mass Choir invites the public to their annual choir day and musician appreciation on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Riley Suggs is pastor.
Wednesday September 25
Senior activities planned at center
Senior citizens will gather at the Tutwiler Community Education Center in Tutwiler at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Singing, fellowship, fun and lunch are all planned before the gathering ends at noon. For more information or to arrange for a ride, call Genether Spurlock at 345-8393.
Library sets reception for Tumelson
In celebration of her upcoming marriage, Oakland Friends of the Library will honor branch librarian Gretchen Tumelson with a reception on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 3-5 p.m., at Oakland Public Library. The public is invited to attend, and light refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Library.
Friday September 27
CHS homecoming begins at 6 p.m.
Charleston High School will celebrate homecoming Friday, Sept. 27, in Tiger Stadium on the school campus. Homecoming festivities will get underway at 6 p.m. sharp. Kickoff of the homecoming game featuring the visiting Corinth Warriors against the hometown Charleston Tigers will follow at 7.
Saturday September 28
Enid School reunion set at Pisgah
An Enid School reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, in the fellowship hall of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church. Participants will gather at 10 a.m. for fellowship. Attendees are asked to bring lunch and drinks for a meal at 11.
Sunday September 29
Frierson Chapel tells Youth Day plans
Frierson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 5463 Jenkins Road, Brazil, will host Youth Day services on Sunday, Sept. 29, starting at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Serena Jones, who has a master’s of social work and is a licensed clinical social worker. Jones is a 1995 graduate of West Tallahatchie High School.
Gospel music worship service slated
Charleston Church of God will host a fifth Sunday gospel music worship service on Sept. 29 starting at 5 p.m. The theme of the service will be “Harvest Time.”
A special feature will be former pastors, LaMar and Sandy Davis. (Also, he will be speaking in the morning service at 10 a.m.)
Pastor Ken Watson and minister of music Robert Rowe are inviting all community churches to participate in this occasion.
“Your prayers for good weather, good health, good attendance and a special inspiration are crucial,” noted Rowe.
Saturday October 5
Scurlock Park will host local festival
The Sharkey Road, Tippo and Hampton Lake Communities Day Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at Betty Scurlock Park on Sharkey Road near Charleston. Gates open at 9 a.m. There will be live music and activities for the children. Admission is free, and everyone is invited. Vendors are welcome to rent booth space for $25. For details, contact Barbara Townes at 647-7919, Tony Hill at 662-934-1535 or Doris Hill at 662-375-8072.
Charleston church to honor pastor
God’s Church of Faith Ministries, located at 99 Clarence Richardson Road, Charleston, will conduct pastor appreciation services on Saturday, Oct. 5, and Sunday, Oct. 6, to celebrate the ninth year of service of Apostle Mary J. and pastor Ray C. Davis.
“This is a milestone celebration in our pastors’ journey,” said publicist Latacha Davis-Jackson.
Saturday, Oct. 5, a prayer walk will begin at the church at 10 a.m., continuing until noon.
On Sunday, Oct. 6, a celebratory service will get underway at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 662-688-5335.
Suggested dress for both days is casual.
Calvary Chapel Fall Festival on tap
The 30th annual Fall Festival at Calvary Chapel of Parchman will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, from 4-8 p.m., at the Kirk Family Life Center, 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just northeast of Parchman on the north side of Mississippi Highway 32, one-half mile east toward Webb.
“Everyone is welcome,” said pastor Joe Young. “There will be family fun with a hay-ride, games, reasonably priced food, a silent auction of valuable items, and a $1 raffle for $100. The winner will be announced at 7:30.”
Young said all proceeds from the event will be used to fund local ministries of the church, including the Robert Neal Food Pantry.
Sunday October 6
Old St. Mark plans homecoming
Old St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church on Tippo Road will celebrate annual homecoming services on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. Special guest speaker will be the Rev. James Brooks of Jerusalem church. All are invited, noted Old St. Mark pastor Norman Small.
Sandy Bayou will honor pastor, wife
Sandy Bayou Missionary Baptist Church, located 5½ miles southwest of Webb, will celebrate the eighth-year appreciation service for pastor Arthur and first lady Bernice Seaton on Sunday, Oct. 6, starting at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Tilmon Keaton of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Tutwiler and St. Mark in Webb. For additional information, contact Allie Lewis at 601-988-5835.
Table of Life to celebrate pastor
The Table of Life Ministry, 204 S. Clay St., Charleston, will conduct an 11th year love day celebration for pastor Ricky Garvin, Djuanita Garvin and family on Sunday, Oct. 6, starting at 3 p.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Kevin D. Wiley, pastor of the Seek Well Christian Church in Lula. Everyone is invited to attend.
Tuesday October 8
Paynes Water Association to gather
The annual meeting of the membership of Paynes Water Association will be held at the association’s well house at 118 Cole Hill Road, Cascilla, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.
Saturday October 12
Gateway to the Delta Festival slated
The 9th annual Gateway to the Delta Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, on the Charleston Court Square.
The Kid’s Zone will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and feature bouncy houses, balloon art, a petting zoo and more.
Entertainment will kick off at 11 with The Ellis Family, followed by The Bonfire Orchestra, The Shakerz, David Dunavent Band, Beale St. All-Star Band, Southern Halo and Meet the Press.
Vendors will be set up around the square, and there will be a car show and fun run.
Raffle tickets will be sold for the ultimate Egg Bowl package. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and may be purchased in advance at the Charleston Arts Center or on festival day.
The event is organized by the Charleston Arts and Revitalization Effort and supported by many sponsors and volunteers.
To register a vendor space or for information, visit www.charlestongatewayfestival.org or call the CARE office at 647-0942.
Sunday October 13
Little Hubbard homecoming on tap
Little Hubbard Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate annual homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 13, beginning at 3 p.m. Pastor Gregory Elder and church family of First New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Grenada is special guest. Everyone is invited to attend, noted Little Hubbard pastor, the Rev. Glen Swims.
Mt. Zion will honor pastor, wife
The Mt. Zion church family will honor pastor Randy Mangrum and wife for their second-year appreciation on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. The Rev. John Frieson will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend.
Saturday October 19
Third annual Oakland Day on tap
The third annual Oakland Day celebration will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, downtown.
A breast cancer walk will begin at 8 a.m., and participants are asked to wear pink.
Other festivities start at 9 a.m., including arts and crafts, bouncy castles, food vendors, an antique car show and musical entertainment.
Vendor spaces are available for $40, or $60 with electricity. For a vendor registration form, visit Oakland Town Hall at 13863 Hickory St. or call Marzet Bland (662-852-9245), Margaret Ross (662-623-7296), Sharonda Jones (662-589-0040), Vera Walls (662-709-0440), Stephanie Patterson (662-934-4671) or Mayor James Swearengen (662-809-0628). Oct. 17 is the deadline for reservations.
T-shirts also are available for purchase.
Miscellany
Grief support group gathers weekly
GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, began a new 13-week series on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center, below the hill behind Tallahatchie General Hospital in Charleston.
Sponsored by the Charleston Church of God and The Jennifer Hargett Foundation, the weekly sessions, held each Tuesday at the same time, are free and open to the public. Materials are provided. One does not have to be a member of the Wellness Center to attend.
For details, contact Charleston Church of God pastor Ken Watson at 662-316-7958.
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
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