Scott Yarnell was “totally shocked” to be named 2020 firefighter of the year at Inter-Community Volunteer Fire Department’s annual banquet Jan. 8.
American Heritage Girls Troop TX0330 of Carthage is a Christ-centered leadership development organization for girls ages 6 to 18. AHG encourages faith, service and fun!
Students participating in private lessons through the Worship Arts program at First Baptist Church in Carthage held their Spring Recital on Sunday, May 1. Participating piano students of Mrs. Marilyn Beck were Adalynn Garcia, Audrey Seaborn, Ava McRight, Eve Capps and Alyssa Stephens. Partic…
“The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed, To proclaim the acceptable year of the…
The annual Panola County Peace Officers’ Memorial will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 13 at Hawthorn Funeral Home and the Panola County courthouse lawn.
Mary responded to the angel, in Luke 1:34-38, “How will this be?” The angel answered in v. 35, “The Holy Spirit (called the Holy Conception) will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Elizabeth, Mary’s rel…
The Panola County Cattlemen’s Pro Rodeo returned last weekend to the Rodeo Arena in Carthage. This year was the 71st rodeo, and it was again sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the highest sanctioned rodeo in all of professional rodeo.
Southside Baptist kids planted a Ginko Biloba were tree at Pippen Park near the Footprints in the Sand Statue on Saturday, April 30. Those present were Lynn Getsay, a deacon at Southside; Peggy Hill; Kirby Hill; Nicki Ortigo, Sarah and Rebekah Ortigo; and Brooklyn Morris.
“Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!” (Psalm 103:1)
HeartsWay Hospice hosted a remembrance service on Monday for families and friends whose loved ones had died in the past year.
The Panola County Cattlemen’s Pro Rodeo returns this week to the Rodeo Arena in Carthage.
The Esquire Players will host an open casting call for its next production, The Sound of Music.
The appearances of the risen Christ were not confined to Jerusalem and Galilee, as revealed in Acts 9:1 20. On the road to Damascus, Christ appeared to Saul of Tarsus and left him blind for three days. Ananias, a disciple, was commanded through a vision to lay hands on Saul, “an instrument w…
We have some beautiful weather going on around here (except for rainy days and Mondays, that is). Gardens are coming alive, strawberries have been picked by the gallon and thumbs are turning green. So, what are you planning on doing with all that good produce? Here’s a suggestion that should…
Carthage High School National Honor Society and Key Club students partnered together to help CASA Kids. Both organizations had a team of students that took on this endeavor. The Team Leader for this small group service project was Senior Faith Kruebbe. Together, members purchased 81 backpack…
“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs — heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together” (Romans 8:16-17).
The Old Center Cemetery Association will host the annual May Working on Saturday, May 7 at the original cemetery location on FM 699 across from Old Center Baptist Church. The business meeting will convene at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of Old Center Baptist Church, with the May Working beginnin…
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the Piney Woods Quilt Festival was held at the Carthage Civic Center recently.
Tunes & Tails is April 30 in downtown Carthage
Warm weather means the City of Carthage’s splash pad is reopening.
Fear had scattered the disciples. They all forsook him and fled. Later, when they gathered again, it was a relatively secret meeting behind closed doors. The Sunday following Easter records an appearance of the risen Christ behind closed doors, as indicated in John 20:29-31. His greeting was…
The Epsilon Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held their April meeting in Sandy Payne’s home. Sandy Griffin served as co-hostess.
The Panola County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Tuesday morning for CASA of Harrison, Marion and Panola Counties.
“By this, we know that we love the children of God when we love God and keep His commandments” (1 John 5:2).
Mayor Lin Joffrion visited the Piney Woods Quilt Festival on Thursday and chose his “Mayor’s Choice” award.
Panola College and the Department of Workforce and Continuing Education will offer a variety of camps this summer for kids ages 5 and up. The camps will begin on June 6 and take place throughout the months of June and July.
The Panola Squares Quilt Club and the Busy Quilters Guild of Panola County just finished a project in partnership with Day1Bags.org, which is a 501-C3 non-profit. Their goal is to make sure that every high school senior that is in foster care is able to receive a bag with their name on it wh…
The women went to Jesus’ tomb and found the tomb empty in John 20:1-18. This news sent Peter and disciples running to the tomb. The lesson from John tells of the weeping Mary meeting the risen Christ in the garden. She went and told the disciples, “I’ve seen the Lord.” The empty tomb made th…
Panola Nursing and Rehab in Carthage hosted an Easter egg hunt alongside games, food and face painting Friday afternoon.
Beckville ISD has been honored once again with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 23rd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate …
“But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
Carthage Music Club members were entertained by Emily Roberson and students from the Rowe Performing Arts Company during the April meeting at the new Frances Ross Band Hall on Panola College Campus.
The Panola County Chamber of Commerce has a new staff member, but he doesn’t walk on two legs — he’s a cat.
God’s plan of salvation was passionately moving toward a culmination, as revealed in Luke 22:14-23:56. Jesus said, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer” (22:15). In another part of town, the ecclesiastical elite met behind closed doors and “plotted to arrest …
Lots of events are lined up for the Easter Holiday this weekend.
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16).
Spring brings with it the promise of growth, renewed energy and lots of fresh vegetables. Early spring is the perfect time to enjoy asparagus. Not a fan, you say? You just might change your mind after trying some of these recipes!
Mary of Bethany showed her love for Christ, in John 12:1-8, by anointing him with about a pint of costly perfume. She poured it over Jesus” feet and then dried his feet with her hair. Judas complained that the oil could have been sold and the money given to the poor. Jesus replied, “Leave he…
The annual Gary Playfest will take place Thursday, April 7 through Sunday, April 10 at the Carthage Civic Center, with students performing “Seussical,” “Shipwrecked,” and “The Caucasian Chalk Circle.”
The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame announced its 2022 inductees Tuesday morning.
The Panola County Republican Women held a membership drive to garner interest in their club at the Rancho Grande restaurant. The women gathered for an evening of good food, good company and a good message.
Believing that the Lord Jesus Christ rose from the dead is essential for Christians. Merely recognizing that He died for our sins is not enough; we must accept His resurrection to receive eternal life. Christ paid our debt, but His sacrifice on the cross means nothing unless He possesses pow…
Many people consider Moses a biblical “pillar” of Old Testament days — a man without equal in godliness (Hebrews 11:24-25). And certainly, he encountered the presence of the Almighty most unusually and was called to do mighty things with the Lord’s help. But, like us, he was a normal, sinful…
Texas Comedies will return to Carthage with “Boomtown” this Saturday, April 2 at the Esquire Theater in Carthage. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a historical presentation by Historian Bill O’Neal at 6:30 p.m. and the musical comedy beginning at 7 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Carthage Foundation was inducted into the Panola County Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting on Thursday morning.
Jesus was being criticized by Pharisees, in Luke 15:1--31 for eating with sinners. So, Jesus told the stories of the triple tragedy as parables. The three tragedies of our text have to do with the attitude of the religious folks toward God’s wonderful work of grace. Reconciliation begins wit…
Beta Sigma Phi held its March 21 meeting at the Sammy Brown Library at 6 p.m. Hostesses for the evening were Wynell Steptoe and Frances Moore. Spring was in full bloom with Easter egg tablecloths of pastel colors, Easter garlands and decorative bunnies and eggs. Members were served a variety…
More than a dozen visitors at Martin Creek Lake State Park paddled along with Lead Ranger Jimmy Fitzgerald Saturday as he conducted an hour-long kayak and canoe tour around the lake.
Genuine repentance is the gateway to new life in Christ. Seeking the Lord as revealed in Isaiah 55:1-9. There is only one way to find the happiness, security, and meaning in life that every person desires. You find it in relationship with God. The people of Old Testament Israel needed to be …
The Carthage Book Club met at the Giles farm on Friday, March 11. The theme for the gathering was St. Patrick’s Day.
