October 2023

'Thank you' from Abundant Love Ministries

'Thank you' from Abundant Love Ministries

'Thank you' from Abundant Love Ministries

To our family, church family, friends and community, On behalf of the Ministerial Leadership of Abundant Love Ministries, First Lady Felicia and I would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who participated and showed your appreciation to us during Clergy Appreciation Month.
JVFD October 15 - 21 Report

JVFD October 15 - 21 Report

JVFD October 15 - 21 Report

Over the week of October 15 - 21 the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had five calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events. Sunday at 2:19 p.m. a call came in for a person having a panic attack in their car on Highway 84 East.
TRI-C Head Start Annual Fall Festival

TRI-C Head Start Annual Fall Festival

TRI-C Head Start Annual Fall Festival

The Tri-C Head Start Annual Fall Festival will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at 214 Nacogdoches Street in Center. There will be music, food, games and raffle prizes! Free entry! For more information, please call 936-598-6315 ext. 909, email adotson@tccainc.
Roughriders v Carthage: TONIGHT!

Roughriders v Carthage: TONIGHT!

Roughriders v Carthage: TONIGHT!

The Roughriders host the unbeaten Carthage Bulldogs tonight at Roughrider Stadium.  Center needs the win to remain in contention for a top playoff spot, but to do that, they would be the first team to beat Carthage in the regular season since October 7, 2016!  What an historic win it would be!
Ke'Maria Wilson Crowned 2023 Joaquin High School Homecoming Queen

Ke'Maria Wilson Crowned 2023 Joaquin High School Homecoming Queen

Ke'Maria Wilson Crowned 2023 Joaquin High School Homecoming Queen

Joaquin High School is pleased to announce that Ke'Maria Wilson was crowned the 2023 Joaquin Homecoming Queen. The crowning ceremony took place during pre-game at the Joaquin High School homecoming game on Friday October 13.
2023 Health Fair Cancelled: Mammogram Units and Gulf Coast Blood still available

2023 Health Fair Cancelled: Mammogram Units and Gulf Coast Blood still available

2023 Health Fair Canceled: Mammogram Units and Gulf Coast Blood still available

The 2023 Health and Fitness Fair which was scheduled for October 20 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. The Mammogram Units and Gulf Coast Blood Mobile will still set up at the Windham Civic Center for those who have made appointments. "We apologize for the cancellation."    
JVFD October 8 -14 Report

JVFD October 8 -14 Report

JVFD October 8 -14 Report

Over the week of October 8 - 14 the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to 7 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.  Monday at 4:42 p.m. a call came in for a fire starting in the woods near County Road 3822. The JVFD responded to put out the fire before it became a bigger issue.
Carriston Hendricks to speak at the October Lunch and Learn

Carriston Hendricks to speak at the October Lunch and Learn

Carriston Hendricks to speak at the October Lunch and Learn

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer and fund research, treatments and a cure. Carriston Hendricks, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and owner of Priority Family Healthcare, will be the speaker for the October Lunch and Learn.
 

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