GIVING THEM CHRIST Conflict is an all too real by-product of the selfish side of human nature. All too often we find individuals, communities, nations, and at times the world consumed by turmoil over the inability to find common ground.

In the 18th chapter of the Book of Jeremiah, we find these words: “The Lord spoke to Jeremiah and He said, Go to the potter ’s house. There I will give you my message.” So Jeremiah went to the potter’s house, and there the potter was working at his wheel, molding a piece of clay into the kind of clay pot he wanted to make.

Fairfield Mayor Kenneth Hughes signs a proclamation on Saturday, March 30, at the Easter Eggstravaganza declaring Saturday, May 4, as Lemonade Day in Fairfield. Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. The foremost objective of Lemonade Day is to empower youth to take ownership of their lives and become productive members of society – the business leaders, social advocates, volunteers, and forward thinking citizens of tomorrowe.

Saturday, April 8 Post Oak Cemetery in Donie is having its annual memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the cemetery.

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Monday, April 22 8:50 AM-Officer Tinsley and Markham on report of alarm going off. 11:30 AM-Officer Mills on report of some yelling for help, ended up man yelling for dog.

Fairfield ISD Athletic Trainer John Bear receives the 2024 Chris Parks’ Secondary School Athletic Training Memorial Award..

The family of a Fairfield woman who’s body was found on March 28 confirmed her identity. Denise Lissette Ramos, 22, was found dead at a residence located on 800 Clark Street.

A pair of EF-0 tornadoes made their way through Freestone County Sunday afternoon. Luckily, minimal damage was done and no fatalities were reported.