Scott Yarnell was “totally shocked” to be named 2020 firefighter of the year at Inter-Community Volunteer Fire Department’s annual banquet Jan. 8.
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As a politically divided nation prepares to inaugurate a new president in the wake of a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a group of Christian leaders is hoping to ease tensions through prayer during three days of ecumenical, nonpartisan programming.
Organizers of the March for Life, the anti-abortion movement’s preeminent annual event, are asking their supporters nationwide not to gather in Washington this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic and political unrest.
Scott Yarnell was “totally shocked” to be named 2020 firefighter of the year at Inter-Community Volunteer Fire Department’s annual banquet Jan. 8.
The Creator has a specific plan for each person’s life, and He’s arranged our talents, abilities and circumstances to fit with these individualized goals (Eph. 2:10). When we connect with our God-given purpose, we feel deep satisfaction and great joy. However, it’s important to understand th…
The Country Music Hayride bands will perform a special tribute concert on Saturday, Jan. 23, honoring the great artists of country music who died in 2020.
Ginger Cook, chair of the scholarship committee for the Carthage Music Club, presents Austin Adkison with the Carthage Music Club Spring 2021 Scholarship.
The new Esquire Players theater group had to learn their new play “The Voice of the Prairie” faster than director Michael Powell likes in order to perform it later this week.
Jonah, are you listening? God had to get Jonah’s attention. In Jonah 3:1-5,10, Nineveh was a large pagan city that symbolized enmity with God. Jonah, a narrow-minded, nationalistic prophet, wanted nothing to do with such foreigners. Nevertheless, he obeyed the second call and preached among …
The Carthage Courtesy Club has decided to cancel its annual MLK Day celebration because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salvation occurs when we trust Jesus as our Savior. He forgives us, transforms us, and sees us as righteous. At that moment, we are redeemed, and though we will continue to struggle with sin, it is a defeated foe. Then as time goes on, our service, gifts and love for God should naturally bec…
Brother Dale Reed, as he was most commonly known, served his community in a lot of ways — and made sure to supply both prayer and laughs.
Ah, January! The holidays are behind us, spring is still in the distance, and here we are, shivering. But on those freezing, sleety, rainy days, everything seems better with a bowl of hot soup and a pan of crusty cornbread.
Having realistic goals and expectations, especially with the limitations brought on by the pandemic, and being emotionally ready to change, are essential to keeping New Year’s resolutions, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
102-year-old Beckville resident Bernice Tally celebrated her birthday on Friday this week, with the community coming out to celebrate with her via a drive-thru birthday party.
No one believed in prayer more than Pastor Mark Allen McWilliams, Starrville Methodist Church member Ray Brady said.
When Paul, in Acts 10:1-7, came to Ephesus he found some disciples who had been baptized and asked, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” (v2) The text distinguishes between the baptism of John the Baptist, a purification rite associated with repentance, and Paul’s bap…
Students of Elizabeth Morris held a Christmas recital at First Baptist Church on Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, county extension agents have had “boots on the ground,” supplying PPE to entities and keeping government officials abreast of available grant funding.
Omowali Lumumba’s Panola County African-American Historical Events Wall has been completed at his outdoor museum in Cook’s Quarters.
The story of Daniel illustrates the key elements of obedience (Daniel 1:1-8). We see the wise young man doing what the Lord commanded, both in the right manner and with the right timing.
Residents at Briarcliff Skilled Nursing Center were treated to a Christmas parade the Tuesday before Dec. 25. Families, friends and even Santa Claus paraded around the facility singing Christmas carols and playing Christmas music. Residents enjoyed seeing everyone and were treated to hot coc…
Dried-out Christmas trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home, said Karen Stafford, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Prevention Program coordinator based in Lufkin.
Sabine Oil & Gas out of Kilgore has a rig set up in Panola County, and they wanted to help Panola County. The company gave Mission Carthage a generous donation of toys and bikes to serve to families in need this Christmas.
The celebratory firing of guns at midnight to ring in the New Year is never recommended — what goes up must come down, and sometimes those bullets hit people.
The holiday season is a time to show appreciation to our loved ones, both people and pets. Handmade toys and treats are a wonderful way to do so -- they allow owners to avoid busy stores during the pandemic, ensure their gift is pet-safe, and add a personalized touch.
The Carthage Book Club met Friday, Dec. 11 at Café Barron’s in Longview for their Christmas Social.
Greater Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church made a special delivery to Belaire Manor Apartments, this week, gifting an assortment of toys and bicycles to young residents in the spirit of Christmas.
“Wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking “Where is the child who has been born King of the Jews’” as revealed in Matthew 2:1-12. Herod was troubled and wanted the child dead. The Jews were indifferent. Magi (men wise about sacred things) came from afar to worship the child Matthew a…
AUSTIN — Start the new year in nature with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This New Year’s Day, walk, bike or paddle your way into 2021 on a First Day Hike at 89 Texas State Parks.
Caldwell Zoo has been an integral part of Tyler since 1953. For decades, the zoo has provided an up-close view of a variety of animals from all around the world.
The apostle Paul knew the value of good friends: Silas partnered with him in establishing new churches; Barnabas encouraged him in his ministry, and Timothy became like a son to him. Paul also knew the heartache of co-laborers turning away from him when times were tough (2 Tim. 1:15). We may…
Editor’s Note: Bright Spot is an occasional series that looks at good news taking place in our community.
TOPS 1677 Carthage had a Christmas brunch at Masters Blend. A small gathering — but this is, of course, 2020. They had joy and laughter andweight loss. Ella Sherley (left end of the table) became a KOPS, which means she reached her goal and kept it off. TOPS (Take Off Pound Sensibly) meets W…
Central Baptist Church Activity Center is the location of a unique fitness program for seniors. It is called Silver Sneakers and is nationally acclaimed as worth your time and energy.
Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to the temple to be consecrated to God, where they met Simon and Anna in the temple. Simeon and Anna recognized Jesus as the Messiah. So in Simeon’s song “Nunc Dimittis,” Simeon said I can die in peace because I have seen Jesus the Messiah, as revealed in Luke 2:22-40.
Proceeds from The Carthage Rotary Club and The Panola Watchman's Stellar Spellar County Bee fundraiser were given out last week to Mission Carthage, Panola College and the Book Blessings project. Accepting checks from Watchman Editor Meredith Shamburger and Rotary President Keri Vance on beh…
Carson Joines put out his first specially-decorated snowman to honor his daughter Marja 65 years ago.
This month on the Carthage Square, families can enjoy a Christmas story while they’re out shopping.
Pride is a condition that’s common to all of us. Poverty won’t protect us from it. Neither will age, ability or experience.
Hochheim Prairie Branch 107 recently presented a $500 check to the First United Methodist Church’s Angel Tree project. These funds will help in giving gifts to children at Christmas. Tiffany Brown and Bill O’Neal presented the funds to Carrie Perry Kinney and Shannon Jacks. Hochheim Prairie …
The third phase of Omowali Lumumba’s African-American Historical Events exhibit at the Cook’s Quarters Outdoor Exhibit Museum has been completed.
A Christmas Carol Service is set for 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22 in downtown Carthage.
The Carthage Music Club, affiliated with the National and Texas Federations of Music Clubs, met on Dec. 8 in the Sanctuary of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Santa comes in many forms and fashions and this holiday season Dr. Janet Washington and her team of elves with JC Provisions helped provide toys for more than 125 families.
First Baptist Church in Carthage hosted a Christmas drive-thru nativity on Sunday, a shortened version because of rain. Motorists pulled up near the sanctuary's portico to view the manger scene.
The East Texas Youth Orchestra is planning two new ensembles for Spring 2021: the return of the Preparatory Orchestra and the addition of Junior Jazz.
The Carthage Book Forum met Nov. 23 at the Sammy Brown Library. After a welcome from president Sherry Mahaffey, the group was served soup, salad and brownies by hostesses Vicky Lacy, Barbara Cordell and Mary Moss.
Six college students received a scholarship on Sunday, Dec. 6, each in the amount of $250. Scholarships are awarded each spring and fall semester to college students who participate in the First Baptist Psalm 150 Orchestra. Receiving scholarships were Robby Cox, Abigail Garcia, Anna Bardwell…
The joy of Christmas will resonate through song, Friday, when Annye’s Prayer Garden, located at 1401 Grafton St., in Marshall, hosts its annual “Christmas in the Garden” program, starting at 6 p.m.
Paul, in Romans 16:25-27, concludes his letter to the Romans with a doxology. It begins, “Now to God who is able to strengthen you... (v. 25). Mysteries, unknown for ages, were revealed in Christ. The final praise is “to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever!”…
