Terri Noack playing a game

Terri Noack playing a game of chance on the right. Noack ended up taking home the $1,500 first prize.

We drift sometimes

I have rules that I have to follow. For example if I start reading a book I have to finish it no matter how bad it is. I know others that have to have light switches all going the same direction. I get it, I have a little bit of Monk in me.

Why is this book in the bible?

“What is this book doing in the Bible?” Puzzled, a man had come to his pastor to ask him this question. “Which book?” asked the pastor. “The Song of Songs, why is it in the Bible?” Why was the man upset? What had he found in the Song of Songs that so frustrated him?

CHURCH NEWS

Rising Star to hold pastoral appreciation Rising Star Baptist Church will hold its 14th annual Pastoral Appreciation on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. honoring Dr. R.L. and First Lady Margaret Johnson. Seating is limited due to COVID so a Facebook livestream will be also be available.

Milam County records 94th death

This evening we report another COVID-19 related death of a Milam County resident.  This brings the death toll to 94.  Please be careful.  We have 9 new cases to report and 6 cases to discharge, leaving us with 75 confirmed, active case of the virus in the County.

COUNTY COVID NUMBERS DOWN AGAIN

Ladies & Gentlemen:  Our numbers are down again.  We have 13 new cases to report and 22 cases to discharge, leaving 139 confirmed, active cases in Milam County.  We are cancelling vaccinations and testing for the rest of the week due to the weather.  We will start again next Monday.

QUICK LOOK

Rockdale officer Dillan Ford now deputy at MCSO Former Rockdale Police Officer, Dillan Ford, is now with the Milam County Sheriff’s Department after serving the City of Rockdale for the past two years.

Great health news for Milam County

The Milam County Coalition consisting of Milam County government, the City of Rockdale and the City of Cameron, will now own a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) thanks to donations from the six solar farms coming to Milam County.

Four generations of medicine in this family

The 2022 theme for Black History Month focuses on the importance of Black Health and Wellness.

The 1895

Vision Historic Preservation Foundation collaborated with their architectural team, Architexas, TxDOT and Big Creek Construction to clarify design plans in front of The 1895. Work is set to begin and will correct both the accessibility of the sidewalk as well as the downstairs entrances.