Lawrence County Press

Solar Eclipse Happening Monday

August 17, 2017

A total solar eclipse will take place in the US from coast to coast on August 21, peaking between 1-1:30 p.m. here in Mississippi. While Lawrence County is not in the path of totality, meaning that the moon will not completely obscure the sun, over an 80% obscurity will be visible. Those wishing to watch…

LC 6U Earns World Series Run

August 17, 2017

A historical run for the LC 6U Softball All Stars has come to an end. The journey started in Lawrence County and ended at the Dixie Softball World Series in Alexandria, Louisiana. The team not only made local history for advancing to the Dixie World Series, but will forever be noted as representing the state…

Community Events

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August

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Greater Mt. Olive Church Revival
https://www.lawrencecountypress.com/event/greater-mt-olive-church-revival/
12:00 pm-9:00 pm
Aug-13-17-Aug-17-17
Greater Mt. Olive Church will hold their annual fall revival beginning Sunday, August 13, through Thursday, August 17. Service begins at noon on Sunday with Rev. Eugene Bryant of Hopewell M.B. Church in Brookhaven. Monday-Thursday night, services will begin at 7:15 p.m. with Rev. Antoine Eakins of Houston, Texas.
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Brookhaven Regional Arts Guild Reception
https://www.lawrencecountypress.com/event/brookhaven-regional-arts-guild-reception/
4:30 pm-6:30 pm
Aug-17-17
BRAG, Brookhaven Regional Arts Guild, will be hosting a reception for local artist Rosemary Leggett in the Vernon Room of the Brookhaven Public Library Thursday, August 17, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. Leggett’s works will hang in the library through the month of August. She works in various media and paints animals, people, scenes and abstracts. There is a large body of her work which has not been exhibited before.
20
Pearl River Valley Baptist Church Revival
https://www.lawrencecountypress.com/event/pearl-river-valley-baptist-church-revival/
All day
Aug-20-17-Aug-23-17
Pearl River Valley Baptist Church of Monticello will have revival beginning Sunday, August 20. The speaker for Sunday will be Rev. Chester Hopkins Jr. of Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Hattiesburg. Services will continue Monday-Wednesday, August 21-23. The speaker for these services will be Rev. Gerard A Robinson, Sr. of McKowen Missionary Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
20
ABATE Monthly Meeting
https://www.lawrencecountypress.com/event/abate-monthly-meeting/
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Aug-20-17
The Southwest Chapter of ABATE will have its monthly meeting at Jeffrey’s Cycle Supply August 20 at 2 p.m. Jeffrey’s is located eight miles south of Hwy. 84 on East Lincoln Road. State Field Meet advance tickets are in! There are also tickets for the Budweiser grill and many events are coming up that need input! Come and bring a friend. For more information, contact Carmen Hill at 601-833-8560.
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Monticello Pentecostal "Upper Room Experience"
https://www.lawrencecountypress.com/event/monticello-pentecostal-upper-room-experience/
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Aug-20-17
Monticello Pentecostal Church will hold their “Upper Room Experience” service at Uncle Jim Douglas Community Center on Sunday, August 20, at 2 p.m. Singers from Powell’s Grove Pentecostal Church will do the music, and Rev. Glynn Hilton will bring the message.
20
Unity Worship Ministry Church Anniversary
https://www.lawrencecountypress.com/event/unity-worship-ministry-church-anniversary/
2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Aug-20-17
Unity Worship Ministry will host its first church anniversary Sunday, August 20, beginning at 2 p.m. The church is located at 262 Cephus Williams Road in Silver Creek. Pastor is Wesley Bridges and guest speaker will be Pastor Derrick McGowan of Foxworth.
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St. Paul M.B. Church Annual Fall Revival
https://www.lawrencecountypress.com/event/st-paul-m-b-church-annual-fall-revival/
7:15 pm-9:15 pm
Aug-21-17-Aug-23-17
St. Paul M.B. Church of Silver Creek will hold their Annual Fall Revival Monday, August 21- Wednesday, August 23 at 7:15 p.m. each evening. The evangelist will be Pastor Chester Hopkins of Greater Antioch Baptist Church in Hattiesburg.