News
Herman Melville’s classic, Moby Dick, not only tells the allegorical story of Captain Ahab’s pursuit of the great, white whale, but has a wealth of barely hidden spiritual treasures.
By Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols
The Southern Plains Region of Trail Life USA held its fourth annual Night Ops event just outside of Calvert on Nov. 2.
Iwork from home, and I am getting ready for Sunday’s sermon. I keep thinking (and praying) about what I should tell people when I step behind the iPad.
By He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell
Sports
The Blue & Gold basketball team fell short twice last week.
The Tigers started their week in Elgin and lost 58-45.
At left, Rockdale Tiger Alex Cooper (12, white jersey) goes in for a score last week against Robinson.
The Thorndale Lady Dogs’ basketball team has been busy on the hardwood. They won at home big against Somer ville 57-12 last week but lost on the road against Caldwell in a close game, 34-29.
Columns & Opinions
Iwent to the Thanksgiving Outreach lunch at First Baptist Church on Saturday to get mom and dad some plates. Pam and James King sure run a great operation.
By Falling Far From The Tree Kyle Cooke
Lifestyle
Springfield to celebrate 152 anniversary Nov. 17
Springfield Missionary Baptist Church will hold its 152nd anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17.
“That day he made the Gibeonite s woodcutters and water carriers for the assembly. And that is what they are to this day” (Joshua 9:27).
By Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols
I’m not a fan of the holiday season. I’m a cross between Scrooge and the Grinch. I’m not bragging, I’m confessing.
By He Told Me To Tell You That Ken Ansell
Obituaries
Willard L. Ferguson of Rockdale went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the age of 77, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Br yan surrounded by his family.
LaNell Mills 73, of Rockdale, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, with family at her bedside.
LaNell was born in Cameron on Oct. 14, 1951, to Irene (Frith) and Odie Mills.
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