Opinion
Keith Wishum: We have to let him
Jesus saves. What does that mean? To a banker, saying that someone saves might suggest that he regularly…
Local News
Church briefs: July 13, 2017
AMERICUS Hebron Baptist Church The 125th anniversary of its founding is celebrated at a special service at 10:30…
Opinion
Pastor’s viewpoint: June 29, 2019
T. O’Donnell is founder and CEO of workitdaily. com and she’s spent the last 15 years…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: It’s about the people, people
Americans have turned away from church. According to Barna Research, on a typical Sunday, only 40 percent attend…
Local News
Church briefs: June 29, 2019
AMERICUS Hebron Baptist Church The 125th anniversary of its founding is celebrated at a special service at 10:30…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: The give and take of relationships
Relationships are reciprocal. How are yours today? Are you getting along well with your family? Do you have…
Local News
Church briefs; June 22, 2019
AMERICUS Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church A Pastor’s Appreciation Day celebration is at 3 p.m. June 23. Speaker is…
agriculture
Prayer time at Harvest of Hope
Each Monday and Tuesday at the Harvest of Hope Food Pantry the volunteers that morning gather for announcements…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Heavenly father hears us, too
Conduct an experiment the next time you are in a crowded public place. (Please don’t do this at…
Opinion
Pastor’s viewpoint: June 15, 2019
Remember when motel rooms had two back-to-back doors that connected the adjoining rooms with each other? There were…
Local News
Church briefs: June 15, 2019
AMERICUS Antioch Missionary Baptist Church The church hosts 2019 Vacation Bible School (VBS) from 6-8 p.m. July 15-18.…
clubs/organizations
Food pantry built on faith
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, was the first day of distribution at Harvest of Hope Food Pantry. Today, Tuesday, June…
Opinion
Pastor’s viewpoint: June 8, 2019
The history of science is filled with stories of “fake science.” Everyone thought the sun revolved around the…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: God can change everything
Desmond laughed loudly. It slipped out before he knew it. Embarrassed, he glanced around, but nobody seemed bothered.…
Local News
Church briefs: June 8, 2019
AMERICUS Antioch Missionary Baptist Church The annual Choir and Praise Team Anniversary is celebrated at 2 p.m. June…
clubs/organizations
Your take: June 5, 2019
Four-year-old Jon Robert Pierson has a ‘giving bank’ of his own. He chose to give $39 that he…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: You must participate to qualify
The Winter Olympic games ended in Korea last year, and I didn’t win the first medal. Not even…
Local news
Church briefs: May 25, 2019
AMERICUS Antioch Missionary Baptist Church The annual Choir and Praise Team Anniversary is celebrated at 2 p.m. June…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Every day’s a good day for truth
Monday is a good day for truth. On a Monday in 2006, David Edmonson, Radio Shack CEO, resigned…
Local News
Church briefs: May 18, 2019
AMERICUS Old Antioch Missionary Baptist Church The Pastor’s 12th Anniversary Celebration culminates at 11 a.m. May 19 with…
Local news
Your take: May 11, 2019
The Harvest of Hope Food Pantry held its annual spaghetti luncheon and yard sale recently at Calvary Episcopal…
Local news
Church briefs: May 11, 2019
AMERICUS Old Antioch Missionary Baptist Church The Pastor’s 12th Anniversary Celebration is at 7 p.m. May 15 with…
Opinion
C harles Whatley: May 4, 2019
Her name was Hattie Green, and in 1916, she was, depending on who you ask, either the wealthiest…
Local news
Church briefs: May 4, 2019
AMERICUS New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church The Mission Anniversary is observed during the 11 a.m. worship service…
Religion
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church celebrates women’s history
AMERICUS — As a culminating celebration of National Women’s History Month, the community joined with Allen Chapel A.M.E.…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Choose your battles carefully
A wealthy, big-city attorney went duck hunting in rural Arkansas. He shot and dropped a bird, but it…
Local News
Church briefs: April 27, 2019
AMERICUS Southwest Georgia Baptist Association Church The Third District Laymen, General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia hosts a…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Aim high in steering
All good kids like milk. If you know anything about children, you know that is a lie. Some…
