Announcements: The Chess Club meets on the first Saturday of the month at Forest Public Library. Those who do not know how to play chess, you can receive instruction there. There will be a tournament in Morton at Roosevelt State Park at a later date. Registration is now open.
The 55th Annual Gospel singing Jubilee is scheduled for Saturday, March 9 at 6:30 pm at Pearl Community Center 2420 Old Brandon Road. Contact 601-906-0677 or 601-720-8870 for more information.
Congratulations to: Coleman Dinkins, The son of John and Ali Rogers Dinkins/grandson of Ben and Randi Rogers on being among the academy’s highly selective “Mule Riders” at the West Point Military Academy. A Jackson native, graduate of Jackson Academy he is a junior which is referred to as a “cow” at West Point. Coleman is the cadet in charge of the Mule Riders who act as ambassadors during football season. This gives them the opportunity to meet and converse with many fans, some very famous individuals such as Elon Musk and Bill Murray. At times fans will ask if they can get on the mule which Dinkins says is permitted. Coleman’s mule is Paladin the smaller of the two presently comprising the team. The other mule is Ranger IV (named in honor of all Army Rangers) the larger, newer team member and is ridden by another Mississippian, Teddi Duckworth. Teddi, a Madison resident and a graduate of Madison-Ridgeland Academy/the daughter of Ted and Cherry Duckworth. She is a freshman “plebe” at West Point and rides Ranger. Needless to say these two outstanding individuals have excelled academically are dedicated to achieving high goals and will represent our state, towns and country with honor. Words cannot express our admiration for their accomplishments. (A brief selection of facts which were reported in the “Northside Sun” publication).
Prayers and concern for: Jim Lewis, Bonnie Chestnut Ivy, Adam McGough of Pelahatchie family (house fire), Billy Zack Nutt, Robbie Ventures, Jonathan Parker of Texas (brother of Stephanie Morales), Curtis Hegwood and continued concern for Charlie Henry and Garry Pace.
Sympathy to the families of: Martha Winstead Stobaugh, Shirley Faye George, Alan Monk, Sandra Jo Sanford, Juan Carlos Miranda Lopez, Angie Roberts Stewart, Marian Register, Alex “David” Talbert and Willie Maude Moore.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Saw and heard about many “Sweethearts” celebrating Valentine’s Day with various outings round and about. Hope yours was as pleasant and enjoyable as ours. This affection (LOVE) goes out to all friends everywhere not just to “Sweeties”.
The first Lenten Lunch for this season found attendees enjoying fellowship, good food and a very inspiring time of worship at Morton United Methodist on Wednesday. Those attending were uplifted during a presentation by Constance Slaughter-Harvey sharing her spiritual walk form childhood to the present.
