More than 100 people turned out for Bethlehem Baptist Church’s 12th annual Back to School Prayer and Faith Walk July 29 in Ridgeway. The walk began at the corner of Church and Palmer streets and ended at the church building on Third Street. A prayer vigil was held for a safe 2012-2013 school year for […]

The Rev. Norris B. Turner and Deacon Clarence Trapp (pictured) inspired the congregation of Gethsemane Baptist Church July 22 in song.  Rev Turner sang “Open The Flood Gates Of Heaven-Let It Rain” and Deacon Clarence Trapp sang “Try Jesus.”

Fairfield Central High School provided an 8.5 Transition Kickoff Camp for all rising ninth-grade students July 9 and 10. The camp was designed to help rising ninth graders ease the daunting challenge of transitioning to high school. Students familiarized themselves with Fairfield Central’s expectations and participated in sessions geared toward success. They attended workshops on time

Julia Sims watches as her husband Irvin picks tomatoes from their 9-foot, 3-1/2-inch vine. Irvin and Julia Sims live on Road 99 in Blair.

Another year and another big party for the Moak family, once again planned by the three Moak daughters, Barbara Beckham, Mamie Turner and Nancy Grogan. This time the girls celebrated their father’s 85th birthday. Not only did the community turn out, but the governor sent her best and the Obama’s (that’s Barack, Michelle and the