Good day to you all! Lots of activities to look forward to in Mt. Hermon are happening soon!
Silver Creek Campground is hosting a Gumbo Cook-Off this Saturday, January 21st, 10 AM-1 PM. Cash prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd place and People's Choice Award.
Schilling's Farm and Market has started selling crawfish, and at a great price of $7.99 per pound. Located at 27371 Norman Painter Rd., or call for more info at 985-877-4972.
The District 9 (Mt. Hermon) Fire Department is still selling BBQ Chicken dinners for $11. This includes half a chicken, baked beans, potato salad, bread and cake. Pick up will be February 25th, from 11 AM til 1 PM at the Ruritan Club. Contact any volunteer firefighter to order, or call or text 985-335-0685.
Condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Kristy Riley and Mrs. Evelyn Pritchard.
Mt. Hermon School
Congratulations to the Jr. High Boys Basketball Team for placing 2nd in the Parish Championship! MHS is proud of you all!
Friday night at 6 PM, the high school girls will play Varnado, then at 7 PM, the boys will play Cristo Rey. It will be a great night for basketball in the MHS gym!
This Saturday is the Parish Livestock Show in Franklinton at the fairgrounds.
MHS would like to thank the Mt. Hermon Ruritan Club for their monetary donation to the MHS Lady Jackets Softball Team.
Next week is Homecoming Week with, "Our Pride Can't Be Tamed", as the theme. Each day, students will have the opportunity to dress accordingly.
•Mardi Gras Monday-dress in Mardi Gras attire
•Tuesday-Juggle Through Time-dress in your favorite decade outfit
•Wednesday-Out of This World-dress like a space creature
•Thursday-Let's go to the Circus!-dress as your favorite circus animal/circus act
•Friday-Greatest Show on Earth-wear black and gold
The 2023 MHS Homecoming Parade is Wednesday, January 25th at 2 PM. The parade will roll through downtown Mt. Hermon with this year's Grand Marshals, Mrs. Romenia Scott and Mrs. Nell Smith. They will also be honored at the Homecoming game.
Friday, the 27th at 5:30 PM, is the presentation of the Homecoming Court and crowning of the Queen. The high school basketball teams will play Slaughter Community Charter.
Bogue Chitto Baptist Church
The Youth and Children will be hosting a Valentine fundraiser supper on Wednesday, February 15th in the Family Center. They will be accepting donations for the meal.
Regular services have resumed for the new year. Everyone is welcome!
Mt. Hermon Baptist Church
A Bible Study on the Tabernacle in the Old Testament begins this coming Sunday, January 22nd at 5 PM.
Mt. Hermon United Pentecostal Church
Happy Birthday to Bro. Melvin Sumrall! He turned 96 on January 11th. After Wednesday night church service, everyone celebrated with cake and ice cream.
Bro. Paul and Sis. Anna Badeaux celebrated 51 years of marriage on January 15th! Happy Anniversary to you both!
We are all looking forward to Hope Alive's first meeting, January 30th at 7 PM. At Hope Alive, a safe and encouraging environment will be provided for those looking to recover from addiction, hurts and any other life challenges. A dedicated team of sponsors will give you support and guidance as you work to achieve your goals through a 12 step program. For more info, please contact Mandi Boyd at 985-335-0713. As long as you're still breathing, there is hope!
