Lifestyle

Last week we began to scratch the surface of a story that goes back to the very basement of time: the story of the Jewish people.

The Annual Pre-Valentine Scholarship Tea, sponsored by The Unity District Woman & Youth Department, will be held at The Enon 1st Baptist Church in Atlanta, Texas on February 8th, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. $10.00 donation. Rev. A.C. Williams host pastor.

Born in 1871 in Bivins, Texas, Dr. James R. Sheppard was raised by his mother and stepfather who opposed the young man’s educational pursuits. Sheppard attended school only two months during the year at St. Helena school in Cass County and after turning 17, he moved to Texarkana to receive a more extensive education.