The newspaper headline was attention-getting: HOW CLOSE TO MIDNIGHT IS HUMANITY? Each January for the past 75 years, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has published the Doomsday Clock. The meaning of that, if not obvious, can be guessed.

Our community was painfully rocked recently by the crash of a plane carrying five leaders (four pastors and one lay person) of one of the churches of our city. The Lead Pastor was the only person who survived.

The Northwest Center for the Performing Arts will open in January with a slate of films and theatrical performances. The 1,200-seat theater, band hall and recording studio is part of the Senatobia campus of Northwest Mississippi Community College.

Nations keep their history alive through monuments that mark significant persons or events. Memory is important, and we need markers for our memories.

In his Letter to the Colossians, Paul referred to Christians as Saints in the light (Colossians 1-12). What does that image conjure in your mind? Stained glass.

All Saints Day is an annual Christian feast celebrated to remember all the saints and martyrs throughout Christian history. The official name is The Feast of All Saints. Those who celebrate the event are required to attend church and are encouraged not to do any strenuous work or activity. The Christian tradition dates back to the 4th century AD and was originally celebrated on May 13.

“Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have I give thee.” (Acts 3:6, KJV) Peter and John were on their way to worship when they were confronted by a beggar. Peter responded to him, “Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have I give thee.”

There is nothing prosaic about the Lord’s Prayer. I begin with that claim not only to get your attention but to dogmatical state a fact. I repeat it, there is nothing prosaic about the Lord’s Prayer.

Faith plays a huge part in the culture of Tunica County residents. But it is not always easy for people to find church addresses and phone numbers.

Bobby Papasan was awarded a 50-year pin from the Robert Andrews Masonic Lodge in Tunica in July. He joined the Masonic Order at the age of 32.