The Birth of Christmas Present

Features, Lifestyle

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer on

December 18, 2024

Christmas: the most anticipated and celebrated holiday of the year that is delightfully enjoyed by old and young alike. The lights, the gifts, the food, the fanfare – how did it become the national and international holiday it is today? A look into ‘Christmas Past’ brings a picture-perfect understanding of how modern Christmas celebrations came to be and continue to evolve.

Community Events, News

Community Events

March 11, 2026

2026 Man Up Event This year’s annual Man Up Event will be held on Thursday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m. All men of all denominations are welcome to attend...

Features, Lifestyle

B-Free Drug Recovery Program Offered

Christ Temple Pentecostal Church

By Deborah Mayo Contributing Writer

March 11, 2026

Christ Temple Pentecostal Church of Jena (Pastors Zachary and Tifanny Wells) is offering B-Free from Addiction classes each Monday at 7:00 pm at the c...

Photo Gallery, Sports

Giants’ comeback falls short at Doyle

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer

March 11, 2026

For the third straight season the Giants basketball team had made the playoffs, and for the second time in three years they were playing in the second...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

The action against Iran: legal & moral

By Royal Alexander Attorney / Contributing Writer

March 11, 2026

As I observe the national and world response to the American and Israeli bombing of Iran, I am amazed at both the remarkable pessimism of the media an...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

A Good, Good God

March 11, 2026

Sometimes I wonder how God puts up with us – humanity, I mean. While He is a flawless Promise Keeper, we are often truce breakers - even to Him. While...

Columns/Opinions, Editorial

Craig Franklin:

Bro. Ritechus N. Dignation

March 11, 2026

When I was serving with the Hellfighters International Ministries, I worked alongside and became good friends with Dr. Joseph Harris, an ordained Bapt...