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Josie Fendlason Waskom, 94

Thu,02/19/26-2:47PM, 860 Reads
Josie Fendlason Waskom, age 94, passed peacefully from her earthly home on Monday evening, February 2, 2026. Born during the Great Depression on November 6, 1931, Josie lived a long, faithful, and fruitful life centered around family, service, and community.
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Jim Brown

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I was the first one to call Gerald Ford "Mr. President"

By JIM BROWN JIM BROWN
Thu,01/29/26-11:29AM, 839 Reads
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President Ronald Reagan

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The Challenger explosion: 40 years ago today

Wed,01/28/26-3:27PM, 811 Reads
40 years ago today, President Ronald Reagan spoke to the nation following the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Shown below is his speech.
Ronald Reagan, January 28,1986, broadcast from the White House:
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Cancer patients will benefit from First Baptist Church blood drive this Saturday

Wed,02/11/26-3:08PM, 724 Reads