A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas: A Comedic Twist on the Classic Tale
By Savannah Owens A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas follows three redneck best friends; Bill, Dave, and Jimmy as they navigate their relationships while on a hunting trip on Christmas Eve. The women: Lou, Barbie Jo, and Darlene try to stick to their normal Christmas routines while airing their frustrations about their men. The story is narrarated by a friendly traveler named Bob who arrived in the little town of Christmas and invites the audience to join him on the journey of a special Christmas. Little do these couples know...
read moreBishop Nelson Gatlin of Mitchell Chapel Aware of Need in Local Community
For the 17th year, Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ will host the “Rescue the Perishing” food giveaway for families in need. On Saturday December 9, 2017, a bag of groceries will be given per household to persons who present a utility bill or other proof of local residency. The location is the Fellowship Hall of the church at 402 South Jackson Street from 8am, until all bags have been given. This is not the sole way that Mitchell Chapel offers assistance with basic needs. A hot meal is served each Thursday from 11am...
read more“Celestial Christmas” at First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon is a Must-See!
Fred and Jane Randles of the Music Ministry at Mt. Vernon’s First Baptist Church have a shared love for singing and the performance of music. For the Christmas season 2017, under their direction the choirs, Youth departments and Children’s Ensemble of the church will be joined by a 6-piece orchestra to present a musical spectacular, “Celestial Christmas”. There will be three nightly performances featuring a cast of over 200 in biblical scenes portraying the Good News of Jesus’ birth, and featuring flying actors...
read moreReilly Springs Jamboree Benefits Sr. Center With a Christmas Dance at 6pm December 9
If you like classic country music, come to the Jamboree/Christmas Dance on Saturday December 9, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center at 150 MLK Drive. Music will begin at 6pm with Roger Reed and the Jamboree Band. Come to dance or just watch the dancers, and enjoy some punch and cookies, good old-fashioned fun and country music. Cost to attend is $10 person, but anyone may donate more if they wish because all proceeds go to the Senior Citizens Building Fund. Program Director Karon Weatherman hopes the construction of a new,...
read moreWinners Announced by Lions Club in the 2017 Christmas “Parade of Lights”
According to John Campbell, President of the Lions Club of Sulphur Springs, among the many floats entered, these are the first, second and third-place float winners in this year’s popular Lighted Christmas Parade were: NON-PROFIT CATEGORY 1.Central Baptist Church 2. Trinity Harvest Church 3. Brewer/Rawson SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY 1. Janet Martin Realty 2. Don Lalos Restaurant 3. Sister Babyz Fashions LARGE BUSINESS CATEGORY Carriage House Manor gets to keep the Traveling Trophy for another year! MAYOR’S CHOICE AWARD...
read moreMain Street Theater Presents “A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas”
For the past few weeks, co-Director Brenda Payne and her cast of nine local actors have been practicing redneck accents and mannerisms for the holiday run of “A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas” on the stage of Main Street Theater December 8-17. Be sure and reserve your seats to enjoy this slightly different but nevertheless warm and wonderful rendition of the Christmas story and a miracle birth among common folk in a small village. Among the cast are Sierra Joslin who plays “Mark the Doctor”. Sierra is a...
read moreBoy Scout “Circle of Liberty” Finds a Home in Hopkins County Heritage Park
Rick Wilson, Boy Scout leader and a member of the Hopkins County Historical Society was excited to explain the “Circle of Liberty” relocation to Sulphur Springs during a Good Morning Show interview. On Saturday December 9, Rick and a crew of Boy Scouts and volunteers will begin the process of re-constructing the Boy Scout memorial inside Heritage Park at 468 North Jackson Street. As part of the recent merge of two Boys Scouts of America Councils…the 15-county NETSEO Council (North East Texas/South East Oklahoma) and Circle...
read moreSeniors Take Advantage of Driving Class
17 Seniors took advantage of the Driving Class offered by Affiliated Driving School on Thursday, November 30th, at the Senior Citizens Center. The class is good for a ticket dismissal or a 10 percent discount on your liability insurance. The Senior Citizens Center holds 2 of these classes a year. For more opportunities like this one contact Karen Weatherman at (903) 885-1661.
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Dinner Bell Menu For December 6, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for December 6, 2017 Lowe’s Distribution in Mt. Vernon this week’s Community Partner. Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Oven Roasted Squash and Zucchini Garden Salad Garlic Buttered French Bread Assorted Cookies Lemon Pudding/ Sugar Free Dessert Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Make plans to come. We will miss you if you do not come. The Welcome Mat will be out! Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
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